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Title IX Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Actual knowledge (secondary students) | notice of sexual harassment or allegations of sexual harassment to CVTC’s Title IX Coordinator or any official or employee |
| Actual knowledge (adult students) | notice to the Title IX Coordinator or any CVTC official who has authority to institute corrective measures on behalf of CVTC |
| Complainant | person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment |
| Emergency removal | may be used when necessary to protect a student or other individual |
| Formal complaint | a document filed by a complainant or signed by the Title IX Coordinator alleging sexual harassment against a respondent(s) and requesting that CVTC investigate the allegation of harassment |
| Grievance process | the formal process by which claims of sexual harassment are examined and decisions regarding responsibility, sanctions, or other actions reached |
| Informal resolution | consensual resolution, following filing of a formal complaint, regarding solution to sexual harassment claim. Not an option if the allegation involves an employee |
| Live hearing | formal complaints involving adult students may include a hearing where parties are present and an in-person hearing is conducted |
| Non-live hearing | used in complaints involving secondary students and the issues are decided through an alternate hearing process that does not involve a live hearing |
| Report | the initial report from a person (may or may not be a complainant) of sexual harassment or possible sexual harassment |
| Respondent | a person who has been reported to be the perpetrator of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment |
| Sexual Harassment | unwelcome sexual conduct that is based on sex (for instance—gender, gender identity, sexual orientation); may be referred to as a hostile work or hostile education environment |
| Supportive measures | nonpunitive individualized services to restore or preserve equal access to programs or services |