Protecting Your Future: A Guide to Understanding Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Title IX Process

Sexual misconduct allegations can be devastating and stressful. That’s why it’s crucial to understand your school’s processes when faced with such accusations. In this article, we will provide an in-depth overview of the Title IX procedures followed by Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Overview of Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Title IX Process

Notre Dame of Maryland University is committed to investigating and resolving sexual misconduct allegations within 60 days from the time a complaint is filed. However, this timeline may be extended if deemed necessary.

Filing a Complaint

As a victim/survivor, you will be referred to as a “complainant.” The accused party will be known as the “respondent.” The university encourages its members to report any actions that could constitute sexual misconduct promptly. Responsible employees are required to report incidents if they hear anything about them. Once the school receives notice of these allegations, it initiates the Title IX process immediately.

Interim Protective Measures

The safety of a complainant becomes the primary concern for the Title IX coordinator when allegations surface. To prevent retaliation, interim protective measures are imposed upon respondents immediately until investigations are complete. These measures include a no-contact order, changes in work schedules or assignments, and housing arrangements.

Investigations

If there are reasons to proceed with your sexual misconduct case against an accused party after several meetings with you, investigators will conduct a full-on investigation. Third-party investigators interview all parties involved before drafting investigative findings to send over to the Title IX coordinator. Based on that narrative submitted by both parties, both the respondent and complainant shall receive fair judgment.

Hearings

During hearings for such cases, panels listen keenly which gives each party ample time to give their version/story before any deliberations and judgments assigned.

Appeals

If youre not satisfied with hearing results or sanctions ordered against you, you have five days from receipt of notification to file an appeal seeking a second hearing. Appeals are granted under either new facts or information that was not previously available but obtained later on or sanctions that seem disproportionate concerning the violations severity during previous procedures.

Title IX Advisor

Hiring a competent attorney is the only way to guarantee your rights’ protection and impartial proceeding, free from biasness during Title IX processes. Todd Spodek is a skilled legal professional dedicated to helping accused parties defend themselves proficiently through such matters effectively. For nearly ten years he’s been passionately defending his clients in universities and colleges throughout the nation while prioritizing their needs and well-being over everything else before discussing settlements. He’s licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey yet can represent clients nationwide with pro hac vice admission – as a Title IX advisor also serving students facing disciplinary cases at Maryland University.

Todd Spodek has been fighting for nearly ten years for his clients’ future, and he understands what it takes to win such proceedings; let him help protect your interests today!