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A report to Saint Vincent does not automatically initiate an investigation. In most cases, the affected party decides if they would want to go through one of the College’s resolution processes. The affected party can choose to have a formal investigation and hearing, use an informal resolution, or request that nothing be done at that time. These options are explained in detail by the Title IX Coordinator during the meeting with the affected party.
Making a report is not the same as filing a complaint. With the latter, the affected party officially requests that Saint Vincent investigate the prohibited conduct and go through a resolution process. There are two processes available to the affected party – an investigation and hearing grievance procedure or an informal resolution process.
Resolution Processes
The Title IX Coordinator will provide the affected party, also referred to as the complainant, in-depth information about all of the options available so that an informed decision can be made. Except in exceptional cases where the safety of the college community is at risk, Saint Vincent will not file a complaint against the wishes of the affected party.
The College does not limit the timeframe for filing a complaint. Nevertheless, the College encourages complaints to be filed as soon as reasonably possible following a violation, because the College’s ability to gather adequate information may be limited where a significant length of time has elapsed between an incident and the filing of a complaint.
To learn more about the resolution processes, see below.