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Policies and Resources

Posted below are a number of informational resources related to UMKC’s policies and protocols as they apply to how we address discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.

Title IX and Equity Processes

Learn more about the investigation and resolution process for complaints of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.

Process flowcharts

Determining finding and sanctions

Possible sanctions

Appealing a decision

Providing Evidence and Determining Witnesses

As part of an investigation and resolution of a complaint, you will need to provide evidence and a list of potential witnesses to our team.  Providing Evidence and Determining Witnesses outlines the information you should expect to make available to investigators team.

Providing Evidence and Determining Witnesses

Policies and Rules

Links to applicable policies related to discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, and free expression.

Review policies

Rules of decorum

Guidance for Complainants

Guidance specific to the individual alleging a violation of University policy regarding the investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.

Guidance for complainants

Guidance for Respondents

Guidance specific to the individual alleged to have violated University policy regarding the investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.

Guidance for respondents

What Are My Rights

Rights of those involved in the investigation of a complaint or its resolution, including complainants, respondents, and witnesses.

What are my rights

Role of an Investigator

Information on the role of an investigator in the investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.

Role of an investigator

Title IX Advisors 

An explanation of the role and limitations of an Advisor in the investigation and resolution of complaints under Title IX.

Advisors (Title IX)

Frequently Asked Questions

Review frequently asked questions and answers for complainants and respondents, families and allies, and witnesses in the resolution process for Title IX or the equity resolution process.

FAQ for Complainants and Respondents

FAQ for familes and allies

FAQ for witnesses

Informal Resolution

Informal Resolution (Title IX) and Conflict Resolution (Equity) are voluntary resolution processes using alternative resolution mechanisms, including mediation, facilitated dialogue, shuttle diplomacy, administrative resolution (Title IX only), or restorative justice. Learn more about these options.

Informal resolution

Support Persons

An explanation of the role and limitations of a support person in the investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, under Title IX and the Equity Resolution Process.

Support persons