62 intervening breaks in the university calendar; adjustments for university finals periods; and complex investigations that may involve a large volume of information or number of witnesses or severe and/or widespread allegations of misconduct. While requests for delays or extension of time by the parties may be considered, the university cannot unduly or unreasonably delay the prompt resolution of a Formal Complaint under this Policy. The university will notify the parties in writing of any extension of the timeframes for good cause, the reason for the extension, and the length of the extension. Although cooperation with law enforcement may require the university to suspend the fact-finding portion of a Title IX investigation temporarily, the university will promptly resume its Title IX investigation as soon as it is notified by the law enforcement agency that the agency has completed the evidence gathering process. The university will not, however, wait for the conclusion of a criminal proceeding to begin or conclude its own investigation. Timeframes apply equally to the Complainant and the Respondent. ANONYMOUS REPORTS can also be made via the TAMIU Laredo Campus electronic reporting website located at www.tamiu.edu/reportit. TAMUS-RELLIS anonymous reports may be submitted through the ?File a grievance link? located on this webpage: https://rellis.tamus.edu/ academicalliance/campus-life/ Reports can also be made with the Office of Civil Rights (Dallas Office), US Department of Education, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620, Dallas, TX 75201-6810, 214.661.9600. INTAKE AND INITIAL ASSESSMENT Any member of the University community may request an intake meeting regarding an incident by contacting the Laredo Campus Title IX Office at 956.326.2857 or at titleIX@tamiu.edu or the RELLIS campus at civilrights@rellis.tamus.edu or 979.317.3402. Upon notification, the intake meeting will be scheduled promptly, and during the meeting the circumstances underlying the report will be assessed and the immediate safety and emotional well being of the individual will be addressed. The individual will have the opportunity to ask questions, and will be provided written information with on- and off-campus resources concerning counseling, health, survivor advocacy, legal assistance, and visa and immigration assistance. In addition, an individual?s right to file a report with law enforcement, seek a civil protection order, and seek medical treatment, as well as the importance of preserving evidence will be discussed. The intake meeting will also detail the disciplinary and alternative resolution procedures and the individual?s expressed preference for a manner of resolution. If the individual raises concerns/potential barriers to proceeding, the Title IX Office will attempt to address these concerns. Regardless of the individual?s decision to pursue a disciplinary resolution, the individual will be provided the option of seeking interim supportive measures. INTERIM SUPPORTIVE AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES Regardless, University may take reasonable interim supportive measures whether or not a disciplinary resolution is pursued. These supportive measures may include, but are not IF ALLEGED OFFENDER IS A REPORT THE INCIDENT TO Student, Student Athlete, Non-Faculty Employee (staff, administrator, student worker) or Third Party Lorissa M. Cortez | Director, Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, 5201 University Boulevard, Killam Library, Room 159, Laredo, TX,78041-1900, 956.326.2857 titleix@tamiu.edu Faculty Member Lorissa M. Cortez | Director, Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, 5201 University Boulevard, Killam Library, Room 159, Laredo, TX,78041-1900, 956.326.2857 titleix@tamiu.edu
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