Jurisdiction and Scope of the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy
The Policy is applicable to Prohibited Conduct involving students, employees, or third parties.
These policies apply to Prohibited Conduct that occurs:
- On campus
- Off campus, with a reasonable connection to the University
- In the context of a University-related or sponsored educational program or activity, regardless of the location, including study abroad, internships, or athletic activities
- Through the use of University-owned or provided technology resources, or
- When the conduct has continuing adverse effects and creates or continues a hostile environment on campus
As part of the University’s evaluation of whether alleged Sexual Harassment is covered by Title IX and subject to the Title IX Grievance Process, the University will determine if the alleged conduct occurred within its “education program or activity” as defined under Title IX’s scope to mean: (1) any on-campus premises; (2) any off-campus premises that the University has substantial control over, which includes buildings or property owned or controlled by a recognized student organization; and (3) activity occurring within computer or internet network, digital platforms, and computer hardware or software owned or operated by, or used in the operations of the University’s programs or activities over which the University has substantial control. Also, Title IX covers only sexual harassment that occurred within the United States.
In the event that the University dismisses a Complaint from the Policy, it still retains the right to take all appropriate actions and process under any other code of conduct or policy, including the Employee Handbook.
The University’s Title IX Coordinator will determine whether the University has jurisdiction or disciplinary authority over the Respondent or the conduct, and whether the reported alleged conduct is specifically subject to the requirements of Title IX. In cases where the University does not have jurisdiction over the alleged conduct, the University will take reasonably available steps to support a Complainant or other community members and provide assistance in identifying external reporting mechanisms.