Policies

Babson College uses its Title IX Policy to address reports from Babson students and employees, or individuals seeking to participate in College programs or activities, who claim they were harmed by Babson community members who engaged in Title IX Prohibited Conduct (as defined in the Title IX Policy). In accordance with Federal law, Babson’s Title IX Policy has limited scope and jurisdiction. However, Babson’s Gender-Based Misconduct (GBM) Policies broadly prohibit all Babson students, employees, and affiliated persons from engaging in any form of gender-based misconduct (defined in the GBM Policies), regardless of where an incident occurred.

Some conduct is prohibited under both the Title IX and GBM Policies. If someone reports that they have experienced gender-based misconduct, Babson’s Title IX Coordinator will assess whether the report falls under the scope and jurisdiction of the Title IX Policy, such that Babson’s Title IX Policy’s grievance process would apply if the complainant chooses to file a formal complaint. A notable difference between the grievance process under Babson’s Title IX Policy, and the grievance process under GBM Policies, is that under the GBM Policies, investigators appointed by the Title IX Coordinator reach findings of fact and also determine whether the respondent is responsible for violating policies as charged, and the parties do not participate in any common meetings or hearings; alternatively, the Title IX Policy’s grievance process includes an initial investigative fact gathering process, followed by a subsequent live Hearing where a Hearing Panel decides, after considering the investigative report, relevant documentary evidence collected by the investigator, and evidence presented at the live hearing which includes cross examination of participating parties and witnesses, if a respondent more likely than not violated Title IX.

Any individual, regardless of their status or affiliation with Babson, can disclose concerns about potential gender-based misconduct to Babson’s Title IX Coordinator and receive information about available support and the options to file a formal complaint with the College under applicable policies, and/or to file a report with law enforcement, without having any obligation to participate in a College grievance process, or take any other action. Individuals who have questions about any of the below policies are encouraged to contact Babson’s Title IX Coordinator, Betsy Rauch.