Supportive Measures Available

 

The following information is the same for both the Title IX Sexual Misconduct process and the Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct process. Any areas that may be different will be specifically noted.

The University may take immediate action to eliminate hostile environments and address any effects on the Complainant and community prior to the initiation of any Investigation and/or formal Grievance Process. These measures will be taken to minimize the burden on the Complainant while respecting the due process rights of the Respondent. Supportive Measures for involved students may include, but are not limited to, counseling services, medical assistance, modifications to on-campus housing, modifications to parking permissions, academic support referrals, modifications to academic or work situations, instituting a No Contact Order between the parties in a complaint, and reporting criminal behavior to the Texas Tech Police Department, Lubbock Police Department, or other local law enforcement agency. Additionally, the University may pursue Emergency Removal, altering the University status of the Respondent. Other Supportive Measures may be implemented and will be evaluated on a case- by-case basis. Supportive Measures may be kept in place through the conclusion of any review, Investigation, resolution, or Appeal process. Supportive Measures can be implemented regardless of whether or not the Complainant pursues a Formal Complaint or criminal action. SCRSM is available to help students understand the Grievance Process and identify resources.

Supportive Measures may be implemented after a determination of responsibility in Grievance Proceedings to restore and preserve equal educational opportunities to the Complainant.

Complainants and Respondents who are the subjects of a reported incident of Sexual Misconduct (sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking) will be allowed to drop a course in which they are both enrolled without any academic penalty.

Victims of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking are entitled to remedies to restore access to education. The university will work with the student and help them through the processes below:

Interim Suspension or Emergency Removal

The university may remove one or more students who are suspected of violating policy from the university prior to a hearing on the issues if there is a potential for risk to one or more members of the university community.

Temporary No Contact Order

The university may impose a temporary "no contact" order restricting contact between individuals during the course of an investigation.

Standing No Contact Order and Geographic Restrictions

The university may impose a permanent "no contact" order, or an order restricting students who are found to have violated university policy from specific buildings or areas of campus.

Security Escorts

The university may discuss options for ensuring travel safety to and from specific locations on- and off-campus.

Temporary Modifications of Living Arrangements

The university can provide a temporary modification of living arrangements, to the extent possible, at any time. The university also reserves the right to adjust the housing assignment of students who are alleged to have violated university policy. The university can also provide emergency on-campus housing to students living off-campus if the situation warrants it and if space is available.

Permanent Alteration of Living Arrangements

If it is determined that an on-campus housing assignment is affecting academic success, the university will assist in adjusting that situation, to the extent possible. The university also reserves the right to adjust or cancel the housing contract of any student who is found to have violated university policy.

If an off-campus living situation is no longer conducive to academic success as a result of the experience, the university will assist in finding on-campus accommodations, if available.

Temporary Modification of On-Campus Employment

The university can provide temporary reassignment of on-campus employment duties within the university during the course of an investigation. The university may also review the assigned duties of students who are alleged to have violated university policy.

Permanent Adjustment of Student Employment

If an employment assignment is no longer comfortable due to the experience, the university will assist in exploring other potential options within the university and may review the assigned duties of students who are found to have violated university policy.

Permanent Class Schedule Adjustments

If it is determined that the most effective way to help ensure academic success is to adjust one or more classes the student is enrolled in, the university will assist in minimizing the impact to their academic plans and goals.

No-Cost Medical and Psychological Support

The university will provide no-cost medical and psychological services through Student Health Services and/or Student Counseling Center to assist any student who requests them as a result of any experience under investigation by the university.

No-Cost Academic Support

If it is determined that the experience placed the survivor's academic success in jeopardy, the university will make academic support services available at no cost.

Assistance in Adding, Dropping, or Retaking Courses

If the experience has made it difficult or impossible to continue with one or more classes for a period of time, the university will assist in the process of adding, dropping or retaking one or more courses at a different time, day, location or semester. The university will assist in determining the best course of action, taking financial aid, living and academic situations into account.

Judicial Orders

Victims of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking are entitled to judicial orders from the court upon request. The university will assist the survivor by working with him or her and a crime victim advocate to ensure that proper procedures are followed to obtain such an order.