IX Resolution Process Pool
The University relies on a pool of individuals (“the Pool”) to carry out the resolution options.
A. Pool Member Roles
Resolution Process Pool members are trained annually, and can serve in any of the following roles at the Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator’s discretion:
- Appropriate intake of and initial guidance pertaining to Formal Complaints
- Perform or assist with initial assessment
- Advisor to Parties
- Informal Resolution Facilitator
- Investigator
- Hearing Facilitator
- Decision-maker
- Appeal of Dismissal Decision-maker
- Appeal Decision-maker
B. Pool Member Appointment
The Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator, in consultation with senior administrators as necessary, appoints the Resolution Process Pool, which acts with independence and impartiality. Although members of the Resolution Process Pool are typically trained in a variety of skill sets and can rotate amongst the different roles listed above in different Formal Complaints, the University can also designate permanent roles for individuals in the Resolution Process Pool.
C. Pool Member Training (See training materials posted online)