SGBM FAQs
Accessing Support Resources & Accommodations
A: Yes, an individual can come forward to seek supportive measures without filing a formal complaint. However, if information reported requires the 快猫短视频to investigate the matter for the safety and protection of our community in accordance with federal and state laws, then the 快猫短视频will do so. Once again, no one will be forced to participate in the process.
A: No. Employees and students who have an anonymous reporting obligation, such as Victim Advocates and Peer Health Educators (PHEs), will continue their work as anonymous resources. Anonymous resources are required to relay only non-identifying information to the Title IX coordinator (e.g., date, time, location) when they receive a report of SGBM.
Reporting SGBM
A: If the incident reported represents an emergency or an immediate risk to health/safety, Campus Safety or local police will take immediate steps to protect the community and any relevant party.
If the incident reported does not constitute an immediate threat or after any such steps to address the emergency are taken, the Title IX coordinator or designee will reach out to the complainant to schedule a time to review their options, rights, and resources.
A: When meeting with the Title IX coordinator to review your options, rights, and resources, you will be informed that you do have the right to request for the College not to investigate.
If you make such a request, the 快猫短视频will determine whether it can grant such a request or if the 快猫短视频is required to investigate based on the information provided in accordance with 快猫短视频policy and federal and state laws. For more information, please reference either the 2024-2025 Title IX Policy for Students.鈥
Formal Complaint Process
A: No. If you file a formal complaint, the allegations reported will determine whether the Title IX process has jurisdiction and must be utilized.
A: Parties are able to work with an advisor of their choice (AoC) throughout the reporting, investigation, and adjudication process. Each party is required to have an AoC to conduct cross-examination on the party鈥檚 behalf during the live hearing. While Skidmore cannot control who a party selects as their AoC, Skidmore will provide an AoC to parties that do not have one. AoCs provided by the 快猫短视频will have received training and demonstrated competence in trauma-informed practices, effective and appropriate questioning, and institutional policies and processes.
A: The new regulations require that questions and evidence regarding a complainant鈥檚 sexual predisposition and sexual behavior are