Title IX - SAU Tech

Title IX protects students and employees from:

Sexual harassment

Sexual assault and misconduct

Gender-based discrimination

Respond promptly to complaints of sexual misconduct

Eliminate the issue, prevent recurrence, and remedy any effects

Investigate even if a complaint is not formally filed

Maintain separate investigation standards from any criminal investigations

Clear anti-discrimination policies distributed to all students and staff

A designated Title IX Coordinator

Formal procedures for students and employees to report complaints

Policy & Procedures for Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Misconduct →

Investigation Protocol Checklist →

Diversity and Equity Policy →

Title IX Grievance Process and Hearing Rights

SAU Tech is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and transparent grievance process in compliance with federal regulations and guidance from the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Live Hearings and Cross-Examination

• In cases involving formal Title IX complaints of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking:
• A live hearing will be conducted as part of the formal grievance process.
• Both the complainant and respondent have the right to be accompanied by an advisor of their choice.
• Each party’s advisor will be permitted to conduct cross-examination of the other party and any witnesses.
• Cross-examination will occur directly, orally, and in real time.

Advisor Requirement

• Parties are not permitted to conduct cross-examination themselves.
• All questioning must be conducted through an advisor.
• If a party does not have an advisor present, SAU Tech will provide one at no cost for the purpose of conducting cross-examination.

Relevance and Conduct

• The decision-maker (hearing officer) will determine whether questions are relevant.
• Questions that are irrelevant, duplicative, or abusive will be excluded.
• A rationale will be provided for excluding any question.

SAU Tech ensures that all Title IX policies, procedures, and grievance processes are current, accessible, and consistently communicated.

Updates to Publications

The College will:

• Maintain and update Title IX policies and grievance procedures on the official SAU Tech website.
• Revise all applicable institutional publications, including:
• Student Handbook
• Employee Handbook
• Policy manuals

Communication of Updates

Provide notice of updates to students, employees, and applicants through:

• Institutional email communications
• Official campus announcements

Oversight and Compliance

• Review all electronic and printed materials to ensure consistency with current policies.
• The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for monitoring compliance and ensuring timely updates aligned with federal requirements.

In compliance with 34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10) of the 2020 Title IX Regulations that mandates the public

sharing of materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, Deputy Coordinators, Investigators, Decision-

Makers, Advisors, and Appeals Officials. The college does not have express permission to post materials

for the following trainings. However, members of the Title IX Team have taken the following additional

trainings. If these materials become available, they will be posted below.

• Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level One Certification (ATIXA)
• Civil Rights Investigator Level One Certification (ATIXA)
• Time with IX Beyond Compliance: Soft Skills and Political Maneuvering (ATIXA Webinar)
• Addressing Inappropriate Employee Behaviors (ATIXA Webinar)
• Role of the Investigator (ATIXA Webinar)
• Understanding Sexual Violence (ATIXA Webinar)
• Mandated Reporter Training (ATIXA Webinar)

Above Training opportunities provided by:

• ATIXA - Association of Title IX Administrators: Advocacy & Support
• Southern Arkansas University Tech also utilizes materials from Vector Solutions for annual training
• requirements for employees and Title IX team. For additional information Training & Workforce
• Management Solutions | Vector Solutions

Download a copy of the Training Materials Policy here→