. Education Program or Activity: Includes locations, events, or circumstances over which the Bible Institute exercised substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the sexual harassment occurs, and also includes any building owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the Bible Institute. . Complainant: An individual(s) who is alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment or sex discrimination. . Respondent: Any individual(s) who has been reported to be the perpetrator of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment. B. Confidentiality Individuals who wish to submit a confidential report of sex-based discrimination or sexual harassment, which does not include the complainant’s name, should know that this may limit the Bible Institute’s ability to fully resolve the complaint. Except as necessary to investigate and resolve complaints of sex discrimination or formal complaints of sexual harassment, the Bible Institute will keep confidential the identity of any individual who has made a report or complaint of sex discrimination, any individual who has made a report or filed a formal complaint of sexual harassment, any complainant, any individual who has been reported to be the perpetrator of sex discrimination, any respondent, and any witness. Reports of sexual violence will be included in the Bible Institute’s crime statistics but will not include the names of the parties involved. See Section X.F of the Annual Security Report for further information. The outcome of an investigation involving students is part of the education record of the student parties involved and is protected from release to the public under the federal law, FERPA, with some exceptions. The Bible Institute may release publicly the name, the violation committed and the sanction imposed for any respondent who is found to have violated a Bible Institute policy by committing sexual assault or a “crime of violence,” including: arson, burglary, robbery, criminal homicide, assault, destruction/damage/vandalism of property and kidnapping/abduction. Complainants should know that the Bible Institute will take necessary measures to protect the complainant from retaliation on the basis of making a complaint and will put measures in place to allow the complainant to continue to work or study in a safe and supportive environment without the threat of retaliation or further discrimination or harassment. A formal complaint will be handled with the utmost of care and will allow the Bible Institute to completely investigate the complaint and issue sanctions against the respondent if a violation of this policy is found. C. Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure Reporting sex discrimination or sexual harassment: If an individual believes that they have been denied admission, employment, or participation in a school program, activity or sport based on his/her sex or has experienced sexual harassment as defined above, he/she should contact the Title IX Coordinator immediately. Any victims of sexual violence should get to a safe place and seek medical attention immediately to ensure their personal safety and to help aid any future investigations. Preserving evidence when a crime of sexual violence occurs may assist in proving that the alleged criminal offense occurred or may be helpful in obtaining a protection order. Complainants should not hesitate to contact a member of the school’s Student Life Department or the Title IX Coordinator to report the incident, regardless of the circumstances. Any person (employees or students) may report sex discrimination or sexual harassment (even if the reporting person is not the alleged victim) to the Title IX Coordinator in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail using the contact information provided above.
. Initial Contact with Complainant: The Title IX Coordinator will promptly contact the complainant to discuss
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