ROLE OF TITLE IX COORDINATOR

1. Ensure the University is compliant with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;
2. Determine whether the allegations fall within the purview of the KSU's Policy and Procedures on Sexual Harassment as Defined Under Title IX and Other Sexual Misconduct;
3. Appoint an Investigator to conduct a formal investigation;
4. Ensure reports and complaints are handled properly in a prompt and timely manner;
5. Inform students, employees, and witnesses of their rights during a formal investigation and what campus and community support resources are available to them;
6. Confirm that all parties have been notified of the outcome of the investigation, the right to, and procedures for an appeal if applicable;
7. Maintain information and documentation related to the investigation in a secure manner, consistent with the University's obligations to disclose information as required by law; and
8. The Title IX Office is not a first responder to emergencies, rather it serves the Campus Community as a resource and to ensure compliance with the federal regulations.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY®

KYSU.EDU

ONWARD. UPWARD. #KSUFORWARD