Bowdoin College Title IX Policy
Preamble
I. Introduction
- Overview of College Procedure
- Definitions
- Jurisdiction
- Filing a Formal Complaint
- Procedural Options
- Advisors to the Parties
- Timing of Complaints and Availability of Procedures
- Privacy and Non-Retaliation
- False Reports and Statements
- Protection for Possible Incidental Conduct Violations Connected to Report of Sexual Harassment
- Reporting to Law Enforcement and Criminal Proceedings
- Timeframes under this Policy
II. The Process: Initial Steps
- Intake Meeting with Complainant
- Notice to the Parties
- Intake Meeting with Respondent
- Complainant Does Not Wish to Pursue Resolution or Requests Confidentiality
- Formal Complaints Signed by the Title IX Coordinator
- Consolidation of Formal Complaints
- Supportive Measures
- Emergency Leave
- Administrative Leave
- Withholding of a Degree
III. Dismissal of Formal Complaint
- Mandatory Dismissal
- Discretionary Dismissal
- Separate Disciplinary Proceedings
- Notice of Dismissal
- Appeal of Dismissal
IV. Formal Resolution
- General Obligations to the Parties
- Investigation
- Hearing
- Parties Agree to Pursue Alternative Resolution
- Potential Remedies and Sanctions
V. Appeals
VI. Alternative Resolution
- Purpose of Alternative Resolution
- Process of Alternative Resolution
- Conclusion of Alternative Resolution
- Respondent Accepts Responsibility
- Confidentiality of Alternative Resolution
- Election to End Alternative Resolution
VII. Records and Training Materials
VIII. Policy Interpretation and Amendments
Date of last revision: September 2026