Supportive Measures and Resources

Supportive Measures

“Supportive Measures” means non-disciplinary, non-punitive individual services offered to the Complainant or Respondent as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge. Supportive Measures provided to a Complainant or Respondent will be kept confidential unless disclosure is necessary to provide the service.
Both Complainants and Respondents are entitled to Supportive Measures, such as:

  • Implementation of a “no-contact” order whereby neither the Complainant nor the Respondent may contact each other further
  • Access to counseling services and assistance in setting up initial appointment, both on or off campus
  • Rescheduling of exams and assignments (in conjunction with appropriate faculty)
  • Providing alternative course completion options (with the agreement of the appropriate faculty)
  • Change in class schedule, including the ability to take an “incomplete,” drop a course without penalty, or transfer sections (with the agreement of the appropriate faculty)
  • Change in campus work schedule or job assignment
  • Change in on-campus housing
  • Arrange to dissolve an on-campus housing contract and pro-rating a refund in accordance with campus housing policies
  • Assistance from University support staff in completing on-campus housing relocation
  • Limit an individual or organization’s access to certain University facilities or activities pending resolution of the matter
  • Voluntary leave of absence
  • Providing an on-campus escort to ensure safe movement between classes and activities
  • Providing medical services
  • Providing academic support services, such as tutoring
  • Interim suspension or University-imposed leave
  • Any other remedy that can be tailored to the involved individuals to achieve the goals of the University’s Title IX Sexual Misconduct policy