Review Policies in Process

Modify the definition of a “formal Title IX complaint” to include participants and potential participants in programs and activities. This will align the code with EWU Policy 402-01.

Limit the ability of parties to subpoena one another in Title IX cases similar to the restrictions contained in EWU Policy 402-01.

Make minor housekeeping changes.

Update WAC 172-108-040 to reflect that Title IX employment hearings are considered a type of formal adjudicative proceeding. Update contact information for University Policy Administration.

Update the list of what decisions can be challenged in a brief adjudicative proceeding under WAC 172-108-050. Update contact information for University Policy Administration.

Removes paragraph (1)(b) indicating that a transcript may be withheld if a student has outstanding debts owed to the university.

This parallels changes made last spring to WAC 172-144-140 in response to 2SHB 2513.

Adds language requiring owners to identify an emergency contact to care for an assistance/emotional support animal if the owner is not available.

Adds language indicating if an owner is not available to care for an assistance animal for more than 24 hours, Housing & Residential Life will contact the emergency contact. If the emergency contact is not available, Housing & Residential Life may contact local animal control services to remove the animal.

Definitions have been updated to comply with new Title IX regulations.

Sets forth the framework for determining which complaints are formal Title IX complaints that are investigated and adjudicated under EWU Policy 402-05.

Sections pertaining to investigations are modified to incorporate 402-04.

Note- this is currently approved as an interim policy.

EWU is requesting this policy be repealed and replaced by 402-05 due to changes in federal regulations related to Title IX.