The University of Virginia (the “University”) is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory environment for all members of the University community. This Alternative Resolution Procedure applies to the University’s prohibition of Sexual or Sex-Based Harassment, as defined by Title IX; other forms of Sexual or Sex-Based Misconduct; and Retaliation against a person for the good faith reporting of any of these forms of conduct or participation or non-participation in any investigation or proceeding under the Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence (“Sexual Misconduct Policy”). The specific forms of Prohibited Conduct are defined in the Sexual Misconduct Policy. This Appendix identifies the procedure the University follows for resolving reports of Prohibited Conduct through Alternative Resolution. The University uses Alternative Resolution to respond to and resolve any such allegation against Students and Employees who are alleged to have violated the Sexual Misconduct Policy with regard to Prohibited Conduct.[1] Alternative Resolution is not available where an employee is alleged to have engaged in Title IX Prohibited Conduct directed at a student.
The Alternative Resolution Procedures for Resolving Reports of Title IX and/or Sexual and Gender-Based Prohibited Conduct (Appendix B) can be found in its entirety here.
[1] This Alternative Resolution Procedure should be read in conjunction with the Sexual Misconduct Policy. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Alternative Resolution Process are defined in the Sexual Misconduct Policy.