The Importance of an Attorney in CUNY Medgar Evers College’s Title IX Process

Title IX is a federal law that provides protection for all students against sexual misconduct in federally funded colleges and universities. CUNY Medgar Evers College must comply with the regulation and resolve any allegations of any form of sexual misconduct made against its students. If you are accused of sexual harassment, assault, rape, or any other type of sexual misconduct at CUNY Medgar Evers College, it will be a Title IX violation that your school must address. A finding of “responsible” for such conduct could result in serious consequences that may jeopardize your graduation plans.

For this article, we will outline CUNY Medgar Evers College’s disciplinary process and how beneficial it can be to have an attorney-advisor if you find yourself in such a situation.

CUNY Medgar Evers College’s Disciplinary Procedure

According to Title IX, CUNY Medgar Evers College is obligated to investigate any reports of sexual misconduct brought before the institution. The Department of Education encourages compliant higher education institutions to respond promptly and justly to these charges; otherwise, the federal funding they receive is on the line. Complainants (the reporter) and respondents (the person accused) should recognize that their case will be handled with the greatest seriousness by their school; hence each party must do the same.

How to Report Sexual Misconduct

Individuals who fall victim to sexual misconduct are encouraged by CUNY to report such incidents directly to the Title IX Coordinator. Complaints linked to alleged violations should include evidence like text messages, emails, social media posts or messages, relevant details about everyone involved –their names – as well as those who witnessed the incident(s), a complete account describing what occurred and when.

There is no period specified aloud within which reports can be submitted even though complainants are advised to file a claim soon after they experienced the sexual conduct.

Investigating a Sexual Misconduct Complaint

The Title IX Coordinator takes charge of conducting sufficient research, in an expedited, complete, and impartial manner. In some instances, it may assign another trained and competent administrator to do part of the investigation. The investigation will involve questioning (interviewing) the complainant, respondent(s), and any other witnesses with germane accounts. 

Upon completion of the report two copies of it are forwarded by the college President to both parties. If discipline is thought necessary by your school’s president, a hearing (trial) will be scheduled to give a final determination.

Conducting a Trial (Hearing)

At the trial panelists listen to all parties’ statements carefully; interrogate witnesses present and evaluate both evidence presented during the hearing as well as previous testimonials sworn under oath at past investigative hearings—with heightened scrutiny so that they can make a fair judgment on liability.

Following this process when presentation is complete, the jury will deliberate behind closed doors and after consideration render their verdict concerning liability publicly in writing.

Appeals

On grounds of procedural misconduct or disproportionate penalty assignments, either party Complainant or Respondent may contest decisions passed down via faculty-student disciplinary agencies in oral appeal {by phone} form—either within 15 calendar days for students or faculty personnel 30 calendar days publication notification.

Reach out To A New York Title IX Attorney

If you have been accused of sexual misconduct while attending CUNY Medgar Evers College – you reserve every right to identify anybody as an advisor in compliance with regulation set forth by Title IX guidelines! It behooves prospective respondents/defendants at CUNY colleges accused of sexual misconduct to consider retaining an attorney/advisor familiar with such cases like Todd Spodek. An adept litigator who can not only walk you through every step but also help you create a persuasive defense. You can get in touch with Todd Spodek at 212-300-5196 for further assistance.