Title IX

The institution appoints a Title IX coordinator and trains responsible employees. When a report is received, the coordinator offers supportive measures and explains the formal complaint process. Investigations and hearings follow the published procedures. Outcomes can include disciplinary sanctions. Online incidents-such as harassment in a learning-management-system discussion board or video session-are covered when they occur within the education program or activity.

Example: a student reports sexual harassment that occurred during a synchronous online class. The Title IX coordinator contacts the complainant, offers supportive measures (including a schedule change), and initiates the grievance process. The process follows the same procedural requirements that would apply to an on-campus incident.

The Clery Act requires crime statistics and timely warnings but does not itself mandate the equitable grievance process Title IX requires for sex discrimination. FERPA limits disclosure of education records but does not prevent Title IX officials from carrying out their duties. Title IV is the student-aid statute; Title IX is a civil-rights statute that applies to aid recipients.

Assuming online conduct is outside Title IX’s scope. Failing to offer supportive measures while an investigation is pending. Treating Title IX and Clery reporting as interchangeable.