Section 516-21-292 - Jurisdiction under Title IX(1) This supplemental procedure applies only if the alleged misconduct: (a) Occurred in the United States;(b) Occurred during a Western Washington University educational program or activity; and(c) Meets the definition of sexual harassment as that term is defined in this supplemental procedure.(2) For purposes of this supplemental procedure, an "educational program or activity" is defined as locations, events, or circumstances over which the Western Washington University exercised substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the alleged sexual harassment occurred. This definition includes any building owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by Western Washington University.(3) Proceedings under this supplemental procedure must be dismissed if the decision maker determines that one or all of the requirements of subsection (1)(a), (b), and (c) of this section have not been met. Dismissal under this supplemental procedure does not prohibit Western Washington University from pursuing other disciplinary action based on allegations that the respondent violated other provisions of Western Washington University's student conduct code, chapter 516-21 WAC.(4) If the Title IX coordinator determines the facts in the investigation report are not sufficient to support Title IX jurisdiction and/or pursuit of a Title IX violation, the Title IX coordinator will issue a notice of dismissal in whole or part to both parties explaining why some or all of the Title IX claims have been dismissed.Wash. Admin. Code § 516-21-292
Adopted by WSR 22-01-075, Filed 12/10/2021, effective 12/11/2021