relationships among our students, faculty, and staff. All violations of Prohibited Conduct under this policy will result in discipline, including potential separation from the University and/or referral to separate procedures that could result in termination of employment. Some forms of Prohibited Conduct may also violate state and federal laws, and criminal prosecution may occur independently of any University process. The University will comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the University's programs and activities, and Title IX regulations issued in May 2020; the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), as amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code; Chapter 40, Section 819 of the Texas Administrative Code; pertinent provisions of the Texas Education Code, and other applicable law. This policy sets forth the procedures that will be used to investigate and respond to reports of Prohibited Conduct. The University will respond to reports about Prohibited Conduct with measures designed to eliminate the conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy any adverse effects of the conduct on individuals, members of the campus community, or University-related programs or activities. In addition, the University may implement supportive measures that are designed to restore or preserve equal access to University programs and activities and protect individual and campus safety. Within the bounds of applicable law, the University will make reasonable efforts to investigate and address reports of Prohibited Conduct, regardless of how the information was brought to the University's attention or the extent to which the complainant wishes to participate or be involved. See Balancing Complainant Autonomy with University Responsibility to Investigate. The University will not pursue disciplinary action against a complainant, respondent, or witness for disclosure of personal consumption of alcohol or other drugs (underage or illegal) where the disclosure is made in connection with a good faith report or resolution process and the personal consumption did not place the health or safety of any other person at risk. All McMurry students and employees have access to Confidential Resources that they may use for support and guidance regardless of whether they make a report to the University or participate in a resolution process. Retaliation against anyone who makes a good faith report or complaint under this policy, who opposes in a reasonable manner an act believed to constitute a violation of this policy, or because they have assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner in a resolution process under this policy, is prohibited. Concerns or questions about retaliation should be immediately reported to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.
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The University's Title IX Coordinator
The Title IX Coordinator coordinates the University's compliance with Title IX and related provisions of the Clery Act. The Title IX Coordinator oversees the University's centralized response to all reports of Prohibited Conduct to ensure consistent implementation of this policy and compliance with federal and state law. The Title IX Coordinator and designated staff will, among other steps: • Communicate with all members of the University community regarding applicable law and policy and provide information about how individuals may access reporting and support options. • Review applicable University policies to ensure institutional compliance with applicable federal and state law.
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