Title IX reporting statistics

[Figure 1] Figure 1 breaks down all forms of alleged misconduct across all reports. The EOTIX Office investigates all forms of federally defined discrimination, which include sexual harassment and sexual violence. The 43 open cases include allegations of the following:

• Title IX (e.g., discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities)
• Discrimination (e.g., outside of Title IX scope but still within university policy)
• Retaliation (e.g., includes intimidation, verbal or physical threats, coercion, or discrimination)
• Under Review (Determining what constitutes discrimination as stated in the Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter, 8, Section 14)

[Figure 2] Illustrates what happened to each report of prohibited conduct after the initial assessment.

As Figure 2 illustrates, many reports received by the EOTIX Office do not result in a Formal Investigation. This might be surprising, but it reflects that a Formal Investigation is often not the best course of action. In addition, some cases lacking sufficient evidence (for instance, when an anonymous caller provides limited information), many matters are closed because the Complainant chooses not to proceed with any investigation, the EOTIX Office has no additional facts to press forward, and after conducting an independent assessment of health and safety concerns, the Title IX coordinator decides the matter may be closed. In other occasions, Alternative Resolution is the most appropriate approach because it is preferred by the parties and/or provides the most productive avenue to remedy the situation.

Of the 23 reports received for the month of October, four (4) resulted in Formal Investigations

Summary Statistics

The following overview provides summary statistics on the 23 reports of prohibited conduct the EOTIX office received for the month of October 2023.

• “Complainant.” Refers to the person who alleges that prohibited conduct has occurred or who has experienced prohibited conduct.
• "Respondent.” Refers to the person who is alleged to have engaged in prohibited conduct.

• “Complainant.” Refers to the person who alleges that prohibited conduct has occurred or who has experienced prohibited conduct.
• "Respondent.” Refers to the person who is alleged to have engaged in prohibited conduct.

• “Complainant.” Refers to the person who alleges that prohibited conduct has occurred or who has experienced prohibited conduct.
• "Respondent.” Refers to the person who is alleged to have engaged in prohibited conduct.

• “Complainant.” Refers to the person who alleges that prohibited conduct has occurred or who has experienced prohibited conduct.
• "Respondent.” Refers to the person who is alleged to have engaged in prohibited conduct.

[Figure 5] The following chart illustrates whether the EOTIX Office determined that University policy was violated in 43 Formal Investigations. The EOTIX Office utilizes a preponderance of the evidence standard, which means that to determine that a violation occurred, it must be more likely than not that the University policy was violated.