Bastyr University Civil Rights Equity Resolution Process (ERP)
This process covers all matters of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, retaliation and other issues covered under Title IX, VAWA, ADA/504, The Bastyr University Policy on Nondiscrimination and the Bastyr University Civil Rights Policies. All academically en-rolled students at Bastyr University are covered by this policy and its procedures.
Overview of the Process
Report the suspected violation in one of the following ways;
Use the online form
Send an email to title9@bastyr.edu or title9BUC@bastyr.edu
Contact the Title IX Coordinator
Steps following a report
- The Title IX Coordinator will conduct a brief preliminary investigation to determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe a Policy has been violated. Under extreme circumstances, the Title IX Coordinator can institute an emergency suspension prior to the full investigation.
- If reasonable cause exists, an investigator will be appointed. The investigator will interview all relevant parties, including any witnesses.
- The investigator will submit a report to the Title IX Coordinator.
- Under certain circumstances, a Conflict Resolution process or Informal Resolution process may be conducted to resolve the issue.
- If the investigator finds that a violation has occurred, and neither Conflict Resolution nor an Informal Resolution are appropriate, the Title IX Coordinator will convene a Hearing Panel.
- The Hearing Panel will schedule a hearing to receive information from the investigator and relevant parties, and will then reach a determination on outcome and sanction recommendations, if appropriate.
- The Hearing Panel will present its findings to the Title IX Coordinator who then approves or modifies recommended sanctions, informs the relevant parties and enforces the sanctions.
- An appeal of the decision is permitted under limited circumstances.