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Heartly House - Crisis Hotline
301-662-8800
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)
410-974-4507
National Sexual Assault Hotline
A free and confidential 24/7 hotline for incidents
occurring outside of Maryland
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
24/7 support
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Sexual Assault Legal Institute (SALI)
1-877-496-SALI (7254)
For Guidance in Filing a Complaint
FCC Title IX Coordinator
Maryrose Wilson, 301-846-2436
AVP/Dean of Students
Jerry Haynes, 301-846-2459
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shezwae Fleming, Director 301-624-2711
For Information on Programs and Training
Director, Center for Student Engagement
Jeanni Winston-Muir, 301-846-2489
IX. Procedures for Filing a Title IX Sexual
Misconduct Complaint
Filing a Complaint
Any person who believes they have been a
victim of sexual misconduct or any person who
has observed or learned about an incident of
sexual misconduct should report the incident
immediately to the Title IX Coordinator, Maryrose
Wilson, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD
21702, Suite 223 of Gambrill Hall, mwilson@
301-846-2436, or any responsible
employee.
Prompt reporting is encouraged to maximize the
ability of the College to obtain evidence, identify
potential witnesses, and conduct a thorough,
prompt, and impartial investigation. The College
recognizes the importance of confidentiality. All
reasonable efforts will be made to insure the
confidentiality of information received to protect
the complainant, respondent, and the College
community.
If a person requests that their name not be
disclosed or that the College not investigate
or take action related to a report of sexual
misconduct, the Title IX Coordinator will
determine and document whether or not
he or she can honor such a request while
still providing a safe and nondiscriminatory
environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Assessment
The Title IX Coordinator will conduct an immediate
assessment of the reported Title IX sexual
misconduct. The complainant will be asked to
document in writing the nature of the complaint.
Immediate measures will be taken to ensure the
safety and security of any individuals involved.
The Title IX Coordinator will conduct an initial
meeting with the complainant and inform him/her
of on and off-campus resources, informal procedural
options, immediate safety and security measures,
and the College policy prohibiting retaliation.
The complainant shall be informed by the Title
IX Coordinator of the importance of preserving
evidence. An assessment will be completed within
three (3) workdays of receiving a report of sexual
misconduct and the complaint will be documented
appropriately. The assessment will determine if an
investigation of the complaint as a Title IX violation is
warranted and, if so, based on what.
Informal Resolution
Upon completion of the assessment, if the Title IX
Coordinator determines that an investigation is not
warranted, and the complainant agrees, the Title IX
Coordinator may be able to resolve the complaint
informally. In such cases, the Title IX Coordinator will
confer with the complainant about this option, and,
if they agree, the Title IX Coordinator will confer with
the respondent, if necessary. Should a satisfactory
resolution be reached, the matter will be considered
closed. All informal resolutions will be appropriately
documented. If no investigation is warranted, the
identity of the respondent will not be recorded.
X. Procedures for Investigations and Appeals
Investigation
The College will conduct an investigation if:
(1) the Title IX Coordinator determines through
the assessment that an investigation is
warranted (a College-initiated investigation
will occur with or without the complainant’s
consent); or
(2) the complainant disagrees with the results of
the assessment and requests an investigation.
In either case, the complainant and respondent
will be notified within five (5) workdays of the
College decision to initiate an investigation and
they will be informed of the process that will be
used.
The College will seek to conclude the
investigation within 30 workdays of the initial
written complaint from the complainant.
Extended time for investigations may be
necessary, in which case both parties will be
informed.
Investigative Process
The College will initiate a prompt, thorough, and
impartial investigation. The Title IX Coordinator
will coordinate the investigative process and,
when necessary, coordinate and cooperate
effectively with law enforcement. A notice of
investigation will be delivered to all parties which
contains a summary of the allegations at issue,
the range of potential disciplinary sanctions, and/
or administrative and other remedies. Along with
the notice of investigation, the complainant and
respondent will receive a notice of rights and
responsibilities. Upon receipt of the notice of
investigation, or at any stage in the process, the
respondent may choose to accept responsibility
for the Policy violation.
During the investigation, the complainant and
respondent will have an equal opportunity to
be heard, to submit information, and to identify
witnesses who may have relevant information.
The Title IX Coordinator will speak separately with
the complainant, the respondent, and any other
individuals who are willing to participate and have
information relevant to the investigation. The Title
IX Coordinator may gather or receive information
that is relevant, including information about the
impact of the alleged incident on the parties. The
Title IX Coordinator will also gather any available
physical or documentary evidence, including
prior statements by the parties or witnesses, any
communications between the parties, email
messages, social media materials, text messages,
and other records as appropriate and available.
Members of the College community are expected
to cooperate with the investigation.
At the conclusion of the investigation, the Title
IX Coordinator will prepare a draft written report
that summarizes the information gathered
and synthesizes the areas of agreement and
disagreement between the parties with any
supporting information or accounts. Prior to
finalizing the investigation report, the Title IX
Coordinator will provide the complainant and
respondent an opportunity to review the draft
investigation report.