Office of Civil Rights and Title IX

Respondent

Respondent(s): Refers to any individual, group or organization who has been reported to be violating PPM 3010.

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How does Kansas State University respond of discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment?

PPM 3010

 

Respondent Options:

  • As a respondent in a case involving sexual violence or another VAWA-related crime (Title IX), the individual has the right to choose or ask for a support person during the intake process. This support person may accompany the respondent to an intake meeting or for process questions. A support person (for students) is likely to be a staff member from the CARE Office or Student Support and Accountability.

    In the event a Title IX case moves to an investigation, the respondent will be provided with an advisor. Respondents can choose to select their own advisor as well. If a respondent chose their own advisor, this will be at their own expense. Advisors provided by the University are from an external agency contracted by OCR & TIX.

  • If you are named a respondent, you will be given due process to respond to allegations either written or verbally. If you participate in the Title IX proceedings and are found responsible for allegations, you have the right to appeal the outcome on specified grounds. For more specific details, please see PPM 3010.

 

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Important to know about OCR & TIX:

  • We are neutral. We are committed to providing a prompt, thorough, and fair review.

  • We are NOT confidential. The information obtained through the policy process is not disclosed to anyone who does not have a "need to know" in connection with the policy process. The University cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality, but the University will endeavor to keep the matter confidential to the extent possible, consistent with preventing future acts of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, providing a remedy to persons injured, allowing respondents to reply to a complaint if it warrants an administrative review, and complying with applicable law.

  • Anyone may contact our office for resources available to the campus community, regardless if a report has been made.

 

Questions

If you have any other questions about the investigation or investigation process, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX at 785-532-6220 | TRS 711 or civilrights@k-state.edu.

For more information, see Title IX.