Policies & Procedures

University Policies 

• University Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Procedures for Students
• System Regulation 07.06: Sexual Misconduct
• OP 40.01: Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Program
• OP 40.02: Anti-Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedure for Violations of Employment and Other Laws for Employees
• OP 40.03: Sexual Misconduct Policy 
• Sexual Misconduct Policy Applicability Flowchart

University Procedures

Students have several options for handling a Title IX or Sexual Misconduct incident. Students may:

• Make a confidential report to medical and/or counseling services for medical treatment and support
• Make a report (including anonymous reports) for support services only, such as to request a change in housing, absence notification to professors, etc.
• File a Formal Complaint to participate in the Formal Grievance Process. Students may choose to facilitate an Informal Resolution pursue an investigation for a potential disciplinary outcome. (Please See University Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Procedures for Students Above). Please note: if the Respondent (the alleged) is a Faculty or Staff member, the investigation will follow the policies and procedures of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
• Make a report to the campus or city Police Department for a criminal investigation

Students may select more than one option. Students may report a Title IX/Sexual Misconduct violation or seek Supportive Measures at any point in time. However, the university can only pursue an investigation during the Respondent's time as a member of the Texas Tech community. Other benefits of reporting early include:

• Evidence preservation such text messages, photographs, social media records. SANE exams are also possible/available up to 96 hours after an assault. Memories are fresh, which is helpful for recall when giving a statement. 
• Students can get assistance in dealing with academic concerns, such as class absences, missed assignments, or seeking an alternative section when necessary. Please note: in the event of a sexual assault, Texas State Law allows both the Complainant/Respondent to drop a course that they share with the other party with no academic penalty. 
• A staff member can go over other available remedies and resources to create an individualized plan to assist in the aftermath of an incident
• University Procedures  Documents
  • Rights and Responsibilities Form
  • Sexual Misconduct & Title IX Frequently Asked Questions
  • Sexual Misconduct Sanctioning Matrix
  • Title IX Panel Hearing Script
  • Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Panel Hearing Script