

Eastern Michigan University (University) submitted an agreement
to resolve a Title IX compliance review that OCR initiated. Prior to the conclusion
of OCR’s investigation and any findings, the University asked to enter into
a Voluntary Resolution Agreement which, when fully implemented, will ensure
that the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational
programs and activities that it operates. The agreement requires the University
to: revise its Title IX grievance procedures that address complaints of sex
discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, and its nondiscrimination
notice and to effectively publish these materials; designate one or more Title
IX coordinators and ensure that they, and other appropriate administrators,
receive appropriate training on Title IX and how to investigate complaints
of sexual harassment; develop, with OCR’s assistance, an online Title IX training
program that will be completed by its employees, including coaches and residential
assistants; create a committee, including representation from student groups,
the Title IX Coordinator, and others to identify strategies for ensuring that
students understand their rights under Title IX and strategies for the prevention
of sexual harassment/sexual assault incidents, including outreach and educational
activities; revise its existing freshman orientation program and returning
student orientation program to include topics that will cover: how to recognize
sexual harassment, the connection between alcohol abuse and sexual harassment
and sexual assault, students’ ability to speak with a University counselor
if they are concerned about issues of sexual harassment, the University’s updated
grievance procedures for Title IX complaints, and other information and resources
regarding Title IX; develop procedures for an “on call” contact for victims
of sexual assault; develop and distribute informational publications for students
on sexual harassment and sexual assault; host events to raise awareness of
Title IX on campus; conduct climate checks with students on campus to assess
the effectiveness of steps the University has taken pursuant to the agreement;
review its campus police records from 2009-2010 to identify any sexual assault
that was treated solely as a criminal matter to determine if sexual harassment
occurred in violation of Title IX and whether the remedies provided were effective;
and share information with OCR regarding its response to sexual harassment
complaints for the next few school years. Read
the Resolution Letter PDF (1.88M)
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the Resolution Agreement PDF (77K)
Last Modified: 01/15/2020
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