Filing a Formal Complaint/Investigative Process

A Complaint goes beyond a report. It is an oral or written allegation of Prohibited Conduct by a Respondent and request for Moody to initiate an investigation and make a determination regarding responsibility pursuant to the Title IX Policy and its Complaint Resolution Procedures.

A complaint can be filed in person, online, or by email.

Disclaimer: Moody’s Title IX Coordinator can still file a Complaint even if the Complainant does not agree to one, if the alleged conduct is severe or presents immediate harm to anyone.

Moody has an anti-retaliation policy. The Title IX Coordinator will meet with the Respondent prior to sending out a Notice of Allegations, and in that meeting clear expectations will be set.

The case will be investigated by Moody and the Respondent will have an opportunity to view, submit, and respond to the evidence. A neutral, impartial decision-maker will determine if the Respondent violated Moody’s Title IX Policy.

• All of Moody’s Title IX process is voluntary.
• The case will be evaluated for dismissal.

Supportive measures can still be offered, and a Complaint can still be filled. BUT if that person is not a part of Moody’s community, there may not be disciplinary sanctions Moody can apply to the Respondent.

• Advisors provide support during any time of the investigation.
• If someone does not have an Advisor of their choosing, Moody can provide someone.
• Advisors can be any person (friend, professor, staff, or non-Moody member).

• Informal Resolutions: 30­­­–60 calendar days
• Formal Resolutions: 90–120 calendar days

• The Title IX Office will try to maintain the privacy of individuals involved.
• If a person is a Complainant and is NOT involved in a Formal Investigation, follow-up may not be necessary, follow up with that person regarding the disciplinary actions taken against the other party.
• The Title IX Office will not disclose case outcomes with witnesses of a Title IX investigation (only parties involved).
• If parties (Complainants/Respondents) are involved in an investigation and they have not had follow-up from the Title IX Office, they are welcome to request an update.