Supportive Measures

The Title IX Office will conduct an individualized assessment and will review requests for supportive measures. Supportive measures are designed to restore or preserve equal access to the education program or activity without unreasonably burdening the other party, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the recipient’s educational environment or deter sexual harassment. Supportive measures can be requested with or without engaging in a university grievance process. The Title IX Office may work with campus partners, like Human Resources or faculty members, to implement appropriate and reasonably available supportive measures.

1. Mutual No Contact Orders
2. Referral to campus and community resources for:
   • advocacy
   • counseling
   • disability services
   • counseling
   • safety and transportation services
3. Extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments
   • These should be submitted within two weeks of recognizing the need, when feasible
4. Modification of work or class schedules
5. Change in work or housing locations
6. Consideration of leave requests
7. Removal of a program participant, supplier/contractor, volunteer, or visitor

Requests for supportive measures can be made to the Title IX Office by filling out the appropriate forms below:

Non-Academic Supportive Measure(s) Checklist

Academic Supportive Measure(s) Request Form

Supportive measures can be made available regardless of whether an individual chooses to disclose the specifics of an incident to the university or law enforcement and come with no cost to the individual.

Disability Accommodations

While supportive measures are available to address barriers related to sex-based discrimination or harassment, individuals who require accommodations due to a disability may be eligible for additional support under federal disability laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These accommodations are distinct from supportive measures and are designed to ensure equal access to university programs and services.

• Students seeking disability-related accommodations should contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at 304-696-2288 or visit their website.
• Faculty and staff should contact Human Resources at 304-696-6455 or visit their website.