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RedAlertCdconcorde.edu with a summary of events in addition to emailing the TitlelXC@concorde.edu inbox, B. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Concorde's Title IX Policy at any time to include non -business hours via direct mail, email or phone: Koula Foum, M.Ed Student Affairs Director Lead Title IX Coordinator Lead ADA Coordinator Concorde Career Colleges 5800 Foxridge Drive, Suite 500 Mission, KS 66202 Office: 913.745.2219 Fax: 913.831.6556 Email: TITLEIX@concorde.edu C. An anonymous report may be filed with Lighthouse, a third -party service, by calling, emailing or filing an online report as provided below. a. 1-855-400-6004 b, reports@lighthouse-sewices.com C. Website: www,lighthouse-services.com/concorcle D. Initial Response to Report: Following receipt of a report of potential Prohibited Conduct, the Lead Title IX Coordinator shall: 1. Acknowledge receipt of the report to the reporter if possible (i.e., if not anonymous); 2. Document the acknowledgement of report by using "title IX Complaint" Activity code 3. Any subsequent conversations should be documented using the "Title IX Correspondence" activity code with a general summary of conversation, not to include specifics. 4. Promptly contact the Complainant to: L Discuss availability of supportive measures (which must be made available with or without filing a Formal Complaint); ii. Explain the process for filing a Formal Complaint; and iii. Discuss the Complainant's wishes regarding how Concorde should respond to the allegations; iv. Discuss options for notifying law enforcement including the right to decline to notify law enforcement and the right to be assisted in making a report to law enforcement if he/she chooses; V. Provide written information about the importance of seeking medical treatment and preserving evidence as soon as practicable after an incident; vi. Provide Information on availability and contact information for resources (both on and off campus) available to an alleged victim of Prohibited Conduct; and vii. Explain how Concorde will protect the privacy and confidentiality of the alleged Complainant, Respondent and witnesses to the extent practicable pursuant to Concorde's Privacy Policy outlined in section I.K. below. S. Con side the facts reported and, assumingtheir truth for purposes of determining whether interim measures are appropriate, consider whether: L an emergency removal of a student, employee or visitor from campus is appropriate; ii. an administrative leave of an employee is appropriate; and It. whether other interim measures may be appropriate, including but not limited to the adjustment of class schedules. iv. To conduct further inquiry to discover additional facts including: a. Identifying and interviewing witnesses; b. Contacting and interviewing the Respondent; and C. Contacting and cooperating with law enforcement. E. Supportive Measures: Supportive Measures may be requested by any party (Complainant(s) or Respondent(s)), whether or not a Formal Complaint is filed; a report is filed with law enforcement; or the Complainant decides to pursue any other process offered by the College. Requests for Supportive Measures should be submitted to the Lead Title IX Coordinator. Concorde shall offer Supportive Measures on an equitable basis to Complainant(s) and Respondent(s) alike. F. Identifying and Locating Witnesses: it is Concorde's responsibility to identify and locate witnesses to an alleged incident of Prohibited Conduct, The Complainant is encouraged to identify any known witnesses at the time they report Prohibited Conduct, including but not limited to when filing a Formal Complaint. G. Contacting and Interviewing Respondent: Concorde will make every effort not to contact the Respondent until such time as a Formal Complaint is filed. The Complainant will be notified of the College's intent to contact and interview the Respondent prior to said contact, H. Contacting and Cooperating with Law Enforcement: A Complainant has the right to notify law enforcement or to decline to notify law enforcement. 1. Importance of Preserving Evidence: Survivors/Victims of sexual violence should take steps to preserve all physical evidence to assist in proving that a crime occurred or in obtaining an order of protection, restraining order or others uch court order, J. Privacy: The College will protect the identity of parties and witnesses involved in the resolution of a report of Prohibited Conduct to the extent doing so does not unreasonably interfere with legally protected rights of others, the investigation into and resolution of the reported conduct, or the implementation of Supportive Measures, sanctions or remedies. II. Formal Complaint Process A. General: The filing of a Formal Complaint will trigger the formal investigation and hearing procedures (collectively referred to as "Grievance Procedures") set forth herein. Even in the absence of a Formal Complaint, a Respondent may be subject to discipline through other applicable College procedures and the College may still take other remedial action to address the alleged conduct if said conduct does not rise to the level of a Title IX violation or Prohibited Conduct. There is no deadline for the filing of a Formal Complaint, although Concorde encourages individuals to do so as early as possible following an incident. 8. Filing a Formal Complaint: A Formal Complaint may not be anonymous. It must be submitted in writing and signed by either: 1. The Complainant; or 2. The Lead Title IX Coordinator. C. Notice of Formal Complaint: Within five (5) business days following the filing of a Formal Complaint, the Lead Title IX Coordinator shall send written notice simultaneously to all parties identified in the Formal Complaint containing the following information: 1. A copy of these Procedures; 2. Notice of the allegations and the type(s) of Prohibited Conduct implicated, including a reference to the Section of the Concorde policy such alleged conduct, if proven, would violate; 2020-2021 Garden Grove Catalog I Publication Date: November 30, 2C20 I Effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 45