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V. OLIN’S RESPONSE TO A REPORT OF SEXUAL OR INTERPERSONAL MISCONDUCT

When a report of sexual or interpersonal misconduct is made to the College, the College will treat both complainants and respondents equitably by offering supportive measures to the complainant (if known) and respondent as appropriate, and by following the formal or informal processes outlined below before the imposition of any disciplinary sanctions or other actions that are not supportive measures against a respondent.

Upon receiving a report of conduct that could fall under Olin’s Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Policy, the Title IX Coordinator will assess the need to take any immediate action to address the safety and health needs of the Complainant3and the Olin community. The initial assessment is a preliminary action to determine the need for any supportive measures; it is not part of an investigation conducted after receipt of a formal complaint.

This initial process includes, but is not limited to, the following:

A. Meeting with the Parties

The Title IX Coordinator will promptly meet with the complainant. If appropriate in the circumstances, i.e., if the complainant wishes to file a complaint through procedures outlined below, the Title IX Coordinator will also meet with the respondent to share information regarding the following, as relevant and appropriate:

  1. Encourage the complainant to discuss the nature and circumstances of the reported conduct, and review relevant documentation that is available;
  2. Inform the complainant of the right to report or the right to decline to report the matter to Public Safety and/or local law enforcement. A report to Public Safety or local law enforcement will not change Olin’s obligation to potentially investigate the matter if a complaint is eventually filed with the College, but it may briefly delay the timing of an investigation if a law enforcement agency requests that the College delay its process for a reasonable amount of time to allow it to gather evidence of criminal conduct;
  3. Explain the process for filing a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator;
  4. Discuss the availability of supportive measures to either party, regardless of whether a complaint is filed; if supportive measures are requested but not provided to a complainant, the Title IX Coordinator will document why they were not provided;
  5. Discuss protection from, and reporting of, incidents of retaliation;
  6. Provide written notification of the counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance, student financial aid and other services available both within the College and in the community; and
  7. Discuss the importance of preserving relevant evidence or documentation (e.g., texts, emails, notes, photographs, etc.) as appropriate to either party.