Title IX Frequently Asked Questions

Updated August 2026

Who can submit a report to the Office of Title IX?

Any member of the community may submit a report to the Office of Title IX.

How can I submit a report to the Office of Title IX? 

Allegations of discriminatory behavior, unfair treatment or potential bias are sent directly to the Office of Title IX (OTIX) via email, phone, or by submitting a report via the form. See Title IX Procedures and Reporting an Incident.

Who will be contacted when someone submits a report?

The Title IX Coordinator may contact (1) the reporting party; (2) the affected party if different from the reporting party; (3) the Respondent; and (4) other parties as needed.

What is a Respondent?

In a Title IX complaint, a respondent is the person that has been accused of violating a college policy.

What does the Title IX Coordinator do when a report is submitted?

The Title IX Coordinator will acknowledge receipt and follow up to assess if the allegations violate the Policy Against Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct. Please see the Title IX Procedures for additional details.

What are supportive measures?

Supportive measures are non-disciplinary and non-punitive and may not unreasonably burden the Respondent in the absence of a finding of responsibility for conduct prohibited by the policy. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the issuance of supportive measures. Supportive measures include, but are not limited to:

  • counseling
  • academic accommodations
  • 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
Who can receive supportive measures?

Reporters and respondents have the right to receive supportive measures from the College.

What does it mean for a person to violate supportive measures?

If a person knowingly violates a supportive measure that is an order by a college official, e.g., a no-contact order, that individual will be adjudicated under the Student Code of Conduct or disciplined pursuant to employment policies and procedures.

Will others be made aware of my supportive measures?

Any supportive measures put in place are kept confidential, except to the extent that doing so impairs the ability of the College to provide supportive measures. For example, to effectuate a housing change, Residential Life staff will be informed to assist with a housing change as directed by the Office of Title IX. Details of the complaint are not shared.

Who are mandatory reporters?

All faculty and staff members at are mandatory reporters except for Counseling Center Clinicians and Student Health Center staff who are confidential resources. Mandatory reporters are professionals legally required to report to the Title IX Coordinator any information regarding sexual misconduct. They are also required to report disclosure of self-harm and harm to others. See Obligations of Employees to Report Violations of the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Clery Act Crimes.

Who are confidential resources?

Confidential resources are professionals who can offer guidance and support without being legally required to report the details to college officials or the Title IX office. At College, the Counseling Center Clinicians and the Student Health Center staff are confidential resources. See “Concerns & Confidentiality” under Reporting an Incident.

Can I make reports of sexual or related violence if it occurred off campus?

Yes. If you or someone you know has experienced any form of sexual or related violence or prohibited discrimination, you are encouraged to report it. You can report via email at titleixcoordinator@goucher.edu. Upon receipt of a report, a representative of the Office of Title IX will respond and can arrange to meet with you remotely, via video chat or telephone. The College’s policy gives the college jurisdiction over reports of prohibited conduct arising not only from on-campus conduct but also from off-campus conduct that violates the policy, if such behavior may have a substantial adverse effect on any member of the College community. Depending on where the conduct occurred, however, the procedures used to adjudicate it may differ.

What if I have other questions not answered here?

Please feel free to contact us at titleixcoordinator@goucher.edu.