Share a Title IX Concern

Who Can I Talk to about a Title IX Concern?

If you've witnessed or experienced a Title IX-related incident, such as sex or gender-based discrimination or harassment, sexual assault, pregnancy or parenting-related discrimination, dating or domestic violence, or stalking, you're not alone. You're always welcome to reach out to the EOATIX office to ask questions and seek support. We're here to support you and are committed to meeting each individual we're they're at in the process.

Reaching out to us to seek information, support, or resources doesn't require you to take any further steps. We'll give you information about your options and continue to support you regardless of how you choose to move forward.

Phone: 603-646-0922

Email: equal.opportunity.accessibility.and.title.ix@dartmouth.edu

Location: Parkhurst Hall, Suite 05

Filing a Formal Complaint vs. Reporting a Concern

Individuals have two options when it comes to reporting a concern or incident to the Office of Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Title IX (EOATIX): reporting a concern or filing a formal complaint.

Report a Concern: Reporting a concern involves reaching out to the EOATIX office by phone, email, or Zoom or visiting our office in person. This is highly recommended as the first course of action if you haven't yet spoken with anyone in our office. You can reach out with questions, concerns, or requests for information and resources at any time. Reaching out to report a concern through this method does not initiate an investigation into the incident or begin resolution processes.

Report a Concern

File a Formal Complaint: Alternatively, if you've spoken with us or are otherwise sure you'd like to pursue further action, you have the option to file a formal complaint using the Title IX Formal Complaint Form. Submitting this form will initiate an investigation into the incident and you can work with us to decide whether you'd like to pursue a formal or informal resolution process.

File a Formal Complaint

Reach out to the EOATIX office

Complete the Title IX Complaint Form

Report the incident to a Responsible Employee

Contact the Hanover Police Department

Individuals who wish to pursue criminal resolutions can contact the Hanover Police Department at 603-643-2222 or the local police department based on where the incident took place. The criminal process is separate from Dartmouth’s student disciplinary process and individuals are able to pursue one, both, or neither option.

More information about Hanover Police Department’s reporting process can be found on their website or by reaching out to the EOATIX office. WISE is a great resource for those who wish to have the support of a confidential resource while engaging in this process.

What are my Options?

After getting in contact with our office, the Title IX Coordinator will send an email to the complainant to invite them to a voluntary meeting and provide information about supportive measures, rights, resources, and reporting and resolution options. After an initial meeting, the Title IX Coordinator will work with the complainant to discuss the various options available.

In general, complainants have the following options:

Supportive Measures

Supportive measures are non-disciplinary and personalized measures offered to individuals involved in or impacted by sexual misconduct on an as-needed, as-available basis. Supportive measures are free-of-charge and are intended to ensure that the individuals involved can continue to participate in their education or employment.

Examples of supportive measures include:

Facilitating access to counseling or medical services;
Providing guidance in obtaining a Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE);
Coordinating academic support, such as rescheduling exams/assignments and extending deadlines;
Coordinating changes in class schedules, work schedules, or job assignments, including teaching, research, and service responsibilities;
Coordinating changes in campus housing; and
Issuing a 'No-Contact Order' when appropriate.

The list above is not comprehensive. The Title IX Coordinator will work with each individual to determine and implement the appropriate supportive measures.

Informal Resolution Process

An informal resolution process allows Dartmouth to take remedial action through individual or community-based remedies. Informal resolution processes focus on restoring access to educational, extracurricular, and employment activities at Dartmouth and remedying the impacts of conduct on members of the Dartmouth community. The goal is for the respondent to address harm caused by implementing agreed-upon remedies.

Within the informal resolution process, individuals have two options:

Shuttle Agreement: Shuttle agreements are facilitated by the Title IX Coordinator and do not require the parties to have contact with one another.
Restorative Process: Restorative processes involve facilitated conversations between the two parties.

Both the complainant and respondent can choose to end the informal resolution process at any time before its completion. A formal resolution process may be requested if a matter is not resolved through an informal resolution. If an informal resolution process ends before resolution, any information obtained may be used in a subsequent formal resolution process.

A matter is considered closed once a formal complaint has been resolved through an informal resolution process.

Formal Resolution Process

A formal resolution process is an investigation into a Title IX incident and begins when:

An individual submits the Title IX Formal Complaint Form, or
The Title IX Coordinator files a formal complaint after determining that a formal resolution is necessary. When this happens, the complainant will be notified in advance.

The formal resolution process begins with a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation conducted by one or more investigators appointed by the Title IX Coordinator. The investigator, or investigators, gather information through interviews, prepare a report, and provide the report to the complainant, respondent, and Hearing Panel.

Both the complainant and respondent have equal rights during the formal resolution process, including the opportunity to:

Receive a written notice of investigation;
Participate in the investigation;
Review and present information and evidence;
Be accompanied by an advisor of their choice to any meeting;
Access all information gathered that is directly related to the allegations in the formal complaint as well as information contained in the investigation report that will be used in disciplinary proceedings;
Receive timely written notice of meetings at which their presence will be requested or required, including the purpose of the meeting and participants, with sufficient time to prepare;
Receive notice of the hearing;
Question the other party during the hearing, either through the party's advisor or through the Hearing Coordinator/Chair;
Receive simultaneous written notice of the outcome, sanction, and rationale; and
Appeal the outcome.

Hearings for formal resolutions of Title IX prohibited conduct allow for cross-examination. If either party does not have an advisor for a Title IX hearing, one will be assigned before the hearing at no cost so that they may conduct questioning on behalf of their party at the hearing.

Disciplinary Outcomes

Any Dartmouth faculty, staff member, or student found responsible for violating the Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy will face disciplinary action. Potential sanctions include:

Permanent separation from Dartmouth;
Suspension for a specified number of terms;
Probation for a specified period;
Leave of absence for a specified period;
Written reprimand;
Educational requirements appropriate to the circumstances of the case;
Imposed limitations related to campus presence or activities; or
A combination of these options.

Privacy and Immunity

Dartmouth has a non-retaliation policy that we strictly enforce. Dartmouth will not retaliate against any person who, in good faith, has reported a suspected violation of law or made a complaint against Dartmouth or another individual or entity with which Dartmouth has a business relationship.

In general, identifying information will only be shared on a “need to know” basis. In the event of imminent threat of harm to self or others, information will promptly be shared with the Department of Safety and Security or local law enforcement.

Dartmouth will generally grant immunity from disciplinary action to a reporting student, whether as a complainant or a reporting party, for the personal ingestion of alcohol or other drugs in violation of Dartmouth's Standards of Conduct that is part of a report of prohibited conduct. Students should be aware that any such grant of immunity from disciplinary action by Dartmouth does not affect actions by law enforcement agencies. Dartmouth will not initiate conduct charges against a complainant or respondent arising from the same set of facts or circumstances to interfere with any right or privilege secured by Title IX or the Title IX regulations.

Clery Act Reporting

Under the Clery Act, Dartmouth includes statistics about Clery Act crimes in its daily crime log and Annual Security Report. The information is reported in a manner that does not include personally identifying information about persons involved in an incident. Dartmouth may issue a timely warning to the community for reports of Clery-defined conduct if it institutes a serious or ongoing threat.

Who Can I Talk to about a Title IX Concern?

Filing a Formal Complaint vs. Reporting a Concern

How Can I Report a Concern or File a Complaint?

What are my Options?

Privacy and Immunity

Clery Act Reporting