Title IX

File a Title IX Report

Any person may report an incident of sexual discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be harmed by the conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), interpersonal violence (including domestic and dating violence), or stalking. The University offers support through Confidential Resources, Non-Confidential Resources, and through filing a report. Submitting a report will not automatically initiate a Title IX investigation. The primary purpose for submitting a report is to inform the Title IX Coordinator so that support and options can be offered to individuals who may have experienced prohibited conduct. The Title IX Coordinator will work with individuals to identify the best way to address the concern, which may or may not include a formal complaint and investigation. Visit the Resolution Options content below to learn more about formal and informal resolution options.

We encourage reports to be submitted as soon as possible either in person, by telephone, by email, or through use of the online reporting form. The University reserves the right to investigate or otherwise address any report, regardless of when it is made, based on concern for the safety or well-being of the University community.

Why Report?

• The incident has negatively affected your academics or employment.
• You have concerns about your safety or the safety of the community.
• You need someone to confide in or want to seek assistance and support, but you are not seeking action or do not want to name the Respondent.
• You want the university to pursue disciplinary action against the Respondent.
• You want a No Contact Order to be put in place between you and the Respondent.
• Reporting an incident informs the University of the incident, which allows the institution to provide support, resources, and accommodations to all the parties impacted by the incident and does not necessarily result in the initiation of a grievance process.

Ways to report

• Phone: 406-791-5207
• Email:  titleix@uprovidence.edu
• Online Report Submission
• In-person meeting with Title IX Coordinator (scheduled by phone or by email)

Anonymous Report

A report can be made without sharing your name or contact information. You can remain anonymous when calling the Title IX Coordinator or when completing the online reporting form (by simply leaving the name and contact fields blank). Submitting an anonymous report will make the university aware of incidents or general trends but may not allow us to seek any further action. Depending on the information provided, the university’s ability to respond may be limited.​ It’s important to note that members of the University community who are identified as a Mandatory Reporter may not make anonymous reports.

Students, faculty, and staff may choose to report an incident of bias, discrimination, and/or harassment to the University (through the online reporting form), report to a Non-Confidential Resource, or report to the Great Falls Police Department. Regardless of the reporting option chosen, the University is obligated to respond after receiving a report regarding an incident of harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and/or conduct that creates a hostile environment.

Any person subject to an alleged incident, may file a Formal Complaint (this is separate from a title IX report) to initiate the appropriate grievance process. The Title IX Coordinator may also file and sign a Formal Complaint based on any incident report received which will initiate the appropriate grievance process track.

What happens after filing a Title IX Report?

After a report is submitted, the Title IX Coordinator will:

• assess the nature and circumstances of the report;
• assess immediate concerns including physical safety and emotional well-being of the Potential Complainant;
• discuss the Potential Complainant’s right to contact law enforcement and right to seek medical treatment;
• provide the Potential Complainant information about resources (on-campus and off-campus) and the availability of appropriate and supportive measures;
• advise on UP’s policy regarding confidentiality and retaliation; and
• explain the process and requirements for filing a formal complaint under Title

For more information on the processes, please visit the Policies and Procedures document below.

Policies and Procedures

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Title IX Regulations

Civil Rights Division website, Title IX Legal Manual  

Defining Covered Sexual Harassment, as defined under Title IX

Includes any conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following:

• An employee conditioning educational benefits on participation in unwelcome sexual conduct (i.e., quid pro quo);
• Unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would determine is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the educational institution’s education program or activity;
• Sexual assault (as defined in the Clery Act), which includes any sexual act directed against another person, without the consent of the victim including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent;
• Dating violence (as defined in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) amendments to the Clery Act), which includes any violence committed by a person: (A) who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and (B) where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: (i) The length of the relationship; (ii) The type of relationship; (iii) The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.
• Domestic violence (as defined in the VAWA amendments to the Clery Act), which includes any felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under applicable state and local domestic or family violence laws or by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the State or local jurisdiction.
• Stalking (as defined in the VAWA amendments to the Clery Act), meaning engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to– (A) fear for their safety or the safety of others; or (B) suffer substantial emotional distress.

Note that conduct that does not meet one or more of these criteria may still be prohibited under the UP Code of Conduct or other relevant policy.

Complainant Resources

UP has numerous resources to provide safety measures, physical and mental wellness assistance and academic accommodations for students and employees. If you are a complainant, you are entitled to fair treatment as well as support for your concerns, assistance with decision-making and resources, regardless of whether you choose to pursue a formal investigation or not. We strongly encourage you to use these resources to ensure that you find the help that you need. It is important to us that you feel supported and safe.

• Confidential Resources (link to page above)
• Non-Confidential Resources (link to page above)
• Supportive Measures (link to page above)
• Filing a Formal Complaint (link to report submission page)
• Resolution Options

Respondent Resources

UP has numerous resources to provide safety measures, physical and mental wellness assistance and academic accommodations for students and employees. If you are a respondent, you are entitled to fair treatment as well as support for your concerns, assistance with decision-making and resources. We strongly encourage you to use these resources to ensure that you find the help that you need. It is important to us that you feel supported and safe.

• Confidential Resources (link to page above)
• Non-Confidential Resources (link to page above)
• Supportive Measures (link to page above)
• Filing a Formal Complaint (link to report submission page)
• Resolution Options

Notice of Rights and Options

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Supportive Measures

Supportive measures are intended to restore or preserve equal access to UP’s education programs and activities, including work environments, without burdening the other party. These measures may help individuals access UP environments safely or may be designed to deter any sex-or gender-based violence, harassment, or discrimination. Supportive measures may be available regardless of whether a complaint is filed, or an investigation is requested.

Supportive measures may include:

• counseling
• extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments
• modifications of work or class schedules
• campus escort services
• restrictions on contact between the parties (no contact orders)
• changes in work or housing locations
• leaves of absence
• increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the campus
• Emergency Removal

These services are offered when appropriate and reasonable. They are available to any individual who has experienced or is alleged to have engaged in behavior that may be considered sex- or gender-based violence, harassment, or discrimination.

If you have experienced sex- or gender-based violence or harassment, confidential resources or the Office of the Title IX Coordinator can provide information and assist with supportive measures.