What does a Title IX decision-maker do?

• A. To interview witnesses and gather evidence.
• B. To inform parties of findings only.
• C. To enforce campus safety protocols without considering evidence.
• D. Review the evidence, apply policy standards, determine findings of fact, decide whether Title IX violations occurred, and determine remedies or sanctions.

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that a Title IX decision-maker translates the case record into a formal determination. They review the evidence collected during the process, apply the campus policy standards (and the required standard of proof), and determine findings of fact based on what the record shows. From those findings, they decide whether a Title IX violation occurred. If a violation is found, they also determine appropriate remedies or sanctions to address the harm, protect the parties, and prevent recurrence. This role centers on weighing the evidence, ensuring fairness, and producing a reasoned decision that explains what happened, whether there was a violation, and what steps will be taken next. It’s not about merely interviewing witnesses or enforcing safety protocols without considering the record, and it isn’t limited to informing parties of findings—the decision-maker provides the full determination with findings and consequences.