18 LEHIGH UNIVERSITY cause substantial emotional distress; or (2) repeatedly communicates under circumstances demonstrating an intent to place such person in reasonable fear of bodily injury or cause substantial emotional distress. • Clery Act: Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or the safety of others, or suffer substantial emotional distress. Non-Discrimination & Title IX Notice Lehigh University upholds the Principles of Our Equitable Community and adheres to all federal, state, and local civil rights laws. The university does not discriminate in admissions, employment, or educational programs on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran/ military status. Retaliation against any individual opposing discrimination or participating in an investigation or complaint process is strictly prohibited. Lehigh promptly investigates all complaints of discrimination or harassment and takes corrective measures—including disciplinary sanctions and hostile environment remedies—where violations occur. Grievance Procedures for Sex-Based Misconduct Lehigh University provides fair, prompt, and impartial processes to investigate and resolve reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Regulatory Compliance Note: Due to a federal court injunction regarding 2024 Title IX regulations, Lehigh University currently operates its Title IX grievance procedures under the 2020 federal Title IX regulations (34 C.F.R. § 106). To the extent any statement in this summary conflicts with official university policy, the Policy on Harassment and Non-Discrimination controls. Resolution Frameworks Depending on the specific allegations, incidents are processed through one of two institutional pathways: 1. Title IX Sexual Harassment Model: Applies to conduct meeting the federal 2020 Title IX definition. Consists of a formal investigation by two trained co-investigators followed by a live hearing before a three-member panel of trained faculty, staff, or external consultants. Parties undergo cross-examination conducted exclusively by their designated advisors. 2. University-Defined Sexual Misconduct Model (Civil Rights Model): Applies to sexual misconduct falling outside the narrow federal Title IX definition. Utilizes the same two-investigator model, followed by a decision-maker panel review. Questioning of parties and witnesses occurs via written questions submitted through the panel chair/investigators rather than live cross-examination.
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