A "respondent" or "responding party" is someone designated to respond to a report submitted to the Title IX Team. Generally, the Respondent is someone alleged to be responsible for behavior that is in violation of the university's Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy.
If a member of the Title IX Team contacts you, it is important to keep in mind that they are not taking action at that time, but rather would like to meet with you to follow-up on the report and further discuss the situation. When you meet with Title IX Coordinator or designee initially, you will not be required to provide a response or any information that day, but will instead be given time to prepare and submit your response to the report at a later date.
A respondent is presumed to be not responsible throughout the process until, and if, a preponderance of the evidence supports a finding that the Respondent violated the Policy.
Types of Support Available
The following types of support are available to students. These are general examples and is not an exhaustive list:
- Emotional, mental health, and general counseling support;
- Medical support;
- Information about the University’s investigation and conduct processes;
- Information about restraining orders and no-contact orders;
- Information about the process for obtaining an interim suspension of responding party(s);
- Information about academic accommodations, such as a change in one’s academic schedule or accommodations related to timing of class requirements.
- Information about non-academic accommodations, such as a change in on-campus work schedule and alternative housing options.
- Information about other on-campus or off-campus resources.
Visit or call Manchester University Counseling Service
Director April White
- This service is available to all students on and off campus.
- All Counseling services are free*
- Confidential
Contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator
Jane Webb, Title IX Coordinator
Contact the Title IX Coordinator to make a request for a supportive measure. A student can request a measure even if he or she chooses not to move forward with an investigation.
Measures include:
- No-contact orders
- Access to counseling services
- Employment
- Transportation
- Academic flexibility
- Residence hall reassignment
- Policy/Process Information
Click here for the Title IX Policy
University Safety
For emergencies, please dial 260-982-5999 or 911.
For the Confidential Tip Line, please dial 260-982-5995.
To report a crime, please call the on duty officer at 260-982-5999. The officer will take a statement from you and follow up on your information.
Click here for more information about University Safety.