A college or university under the Title IX Final Rule is required to provide a written determination by the applicable decision-maker who cannot be the Title IX Coordinator or the investigator that addresses the finding of responsibility that provides for findings of fact, that provides for conclusions regarding whether the allegations took place, that provides for a rationale for each allegation, that provides for the disciplinary sanctions that would be imposed, and provides for any remedies that would be provided to a complainant.
In the past, schools did not always take this step. This is one of the areas that the Title IX Final Rule is intended to correct to make sure that both parties, the complainant and the respondent have a complete understanding as to the outcome and the reason for the outcome in a Title IX case. Having an experienced attorney-advisor in one's corner is going to be your best ally in terms of helping to ensure a fair process and a favorable outcome, and they should be involved from as early as possible in the case.
