An Exploration of Responsible Employee Policies on College Campuses as Directed by Title IX

• In Event: Policies Regarding Crime on Campus. How Universities and Colleges Respond

Abstract

Many institutions of higher education have responded to guidelines set forth under Title IX by creating mandatory reporting policies. These policies include the requirement that all responsible employees report any information they have about an instance of sexual misconduct to the Title IX coordinator, regardless of the victim’s wishes. The question remains about how those affected view these polices. This research addresses that question by exploring the views of victims, faculty members who have gone through the reporting process, faculty members who have gone through the training, and administrators who work with victims of sexual misconduct. The research also provides insight into how opinions about the responsible employee policy are influenced by services available to victims. Both overarching themes and themes specific to each group are presented. Policy implications are considered.

Author

• Jessica Melonnie Rosenthal, University of Colorado Denver