The University must comply with the obligations of the Clery Act when completing reporting and disclosure documents. However, the University will protect the confidentiality of victims and other necessary parties when complying with these requirements. If necessary, the University's Office of the General Counsel will redact personally identifiable information, as defined by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, when maintaining publicly available or reported records.
Individuals involved in a Title IX investigation, regardless if they choose to go through the informal or formal resolution processes described below, are encouraged to utilize a Faculty/Staff Advocate. A Faculty/Staff Advocate is a Kentucky State administrator or faculty member who is annually trained to support both complainants (alleged victims) and respondents (alleged perpetrators) in sexual harassment, assault, or misconduct cases. An Advocate can assist a student throughout the University process. Advocates may work with the Title IX Coordinator to assist in arranging accommodations that would benefit either party, including but not limited to housing assignment changes, assignment or exam rescheduling, and alternative course completion options. Students can choose from a diverse list of potential Advocates and may switch Advocates at any point should they choose. Students are not required to accept the offer of advocacy services, but are strongly encouraged to do so.
The University will respond to any alleged violation of this policy received by the Title IX Coordinator. This section outlines the two ways in which reported offenses can be pursued: informal and formal processes. Regardless of the process, the Title IX Coordinator will keep records of any resolution.
Informal resolution is a process overseen by the Title IX Coordinator, the primary goal of which is to end harassment, prevent the reoccurrence, and remedy any known impact on the campus community. The Title IX Coordinator will determine if informal resolution is appropriate, based on the willingness of the parties, the information gathered during the