Title IX

Title ix procedures

Reports may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by contacting MCLA’s Title IX Coordinator. If you make a report during non-business hours, the Title IX Coordinator will follow up with you when the office reopens.

title ix coordinator

Justin MacDowell
Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity
Office Location: Amsler Campus Center 106
Phone: 413-662-5571
Email: Justin.MacDowell@mcla.edu 
Mailing Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

*This information is for incident reporting only. In the case of an emergency, please call 911.

what happens when a report is made?

When the Title IX Coordinator receives notice of an incident, they will contact the individuals involved to provide information about support resources, interim measures, and options for further action. The Title IX Coordinator can also help facilitate contact with law enforcement if the individual involved wishes to pursue a criminal complaint.

It is always the complainant’s choice whether they wish to file a formal complaint or not. Support services are available to the complainant whether or not they decide to file a formal complaint, and whether or not such a complaint results in a finding of responsibility.

what happens when a formal complaint is filed?

When the Title IX Coordinator received a formal complaint under the Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy, there are 3 options for resolution:

  1. Formal Investigation and Resolution Procedure
  2. Informal Resolution (both parties must agree to this option)
  3. Mediation (both parties must agree to this option)

the title ix investigation, hearing, and resolution process

This process is only for complaints that fall under Title IX. For more information about the Complaint Investigation and Resolution process under other EO Plan polices please refer to the Equal Opportunity page.

Complaint Received

Notification to Respondent

Respondent will receive a copy of the complaint and has 10 days to respond

Investigation

Every effort will be made to complete the investigation within 60 days

Parties Review All Evidence

Parties will have 10 days to review and provide

Investigation Report Provided to Parties

Parties have 5 days to provide comments to investigator
Hearing to be scheduled within 10 days

Live Hearing with Cross-Examination

Every effort will be made to conclude the Hearing within 15 days

Determination Issued

Every effort will be made to issue the determination within 10 days of conclusion of hearing

Appellate Review (if applicable)

The parties will have 10 days to file an appeal
Every effort will be made to complete the Appellate Review within 30 days

Questions? Contact Us

Justin MacDowell
Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity
Office Location: Office Location: Amsler Campus Center 106
Phone: 413-662-5571
Email: Justin.MacDowell@mcla.edu 
Mailing Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247