Sexual Misconduct Policies at Reed

In order to comply with both federal law and Oregon state law, Reed has adopted two policies that address sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking:

For confidential support in understanding how the policies might apply to your situation, please contact a SHARE advocate or L. Mattson. To file a grievance, please contact the Title IX coordinator.

This table highlights the major differences and similarities between the DHSM and Title IX policies. The language paraphrases the policies; please see the policy for the actual language.

	DHSM	Title IX
Definition of sexual harassment	Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature Conduct is severe or pervasive Effect: interferes with work or academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment	Conduct on the basis of sex [gender identity and sexual orientation were added by the US Dept of Education on 3/26/21] Quid pro quo harassment by a Reed employee or sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking Conduct is severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive Effect: denies a person equal access to education program or activity
Geography	Unlimited geography: applies whether behavior occurs off campus or on campus	Only applies to behavior that occurs on campus or at Reed-sponsored off-campus activities
Who is covered	Any Reed community member, including students, staff, faculty, or alumni	Only current Reed students, staff, or faculty
Grievance procedures	Students: Judicial Board Code Faculty: Faculty Rules of Procedure, Sections J, K. L Staff: Staff Grievance Procedures	Students: Title IX Grievance Procedures for Students Faculty: Faculty Rules of Procedure, Sections M, N, O Staff: Title IX Grievance Procedures for Staff
Standard of evidence used to determine responsibility	Preponderance of evidence	Preponderance of evidence
Direct cross examination permitted	No	Yes

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Sexual Misconduct Policies at Reed