Receipt Date: Sun, February 22, 2015 5:32 PM Docket Number: 10152129 Discrimination Complaint Form Details 1. Enter information about yourself. First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Best Time to Call You: DAY Primary Phone Number: Alternative Phone Number: Your Email Address: 2. Who else can we call if we cannot reach you? Contact's Name: Daytime Phone Number: Relationship to you: 3. Who was discriminated against? Myself If someone other than yourself please include: Injured Person's Name: Daytime Phone Number: Evening Phone Number: Relationship to You (eg. son or daughter) Injured Person's Address: City: Discrimination Complaint Form Details Page 1 4. What institution discriminated? Institution Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: School or department involved: State: Zip Code: Western Washington University 516 High Street Bellingham WA 98225 Office of Student Life/Sledge 5. Have you tried to resolve the complaint through the institution's grievance process, due process hearing, or with another agency? No Agency Name: Date Filed: Current status of the complaint: 6. Describe the discrimination On what basis were you discriminated against? sex; Description of each discriminatory action: b6; b7A; b7C Discrimination Complaint Form Details Page 2 b6: b7A; b7C Discrimination Complaint Form Details Page 3 b6: b7A; b7C Discrimination Complaint Form Details Page 4 b6; b7A; b7C Discrimination Complaint Form Details Page 5 b6; b7A; b7C Discrimination Complaint Form Details Page 6 b6; b7A; b7C Discrimination Complaint Form Details Page 7 b6; b7A: b7C Discrimination Complaint Form Details Page 8 b6; b7A; b7C Discrimination Complaint Form Details Page 9 b6; b7A; b7C Do you have written information that you think will help us understand your complaint? No 7. When did the last act of discrimination occur? Enter the date: 02/20/2015 Are you requesting a waiver of the l80-day filing time limit for discrimination that occurred more than 180 days before the filing of this complaint? No Reason for not filing complaint before 180 days. Reason: 8. What would you like the institution to do as a result of your complaint? b6; b7A; b7C Discrimination Complaint Form Details Page 10 Discrimination Complaint Form Details - Page 11 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGION OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS ALASKA AMERICAN SAMOA 915 2ND AVE, SUITE 3310 GUAM SEATTLE, WA 98174-1099 HAWAII April 17 2015 IDAHO MONTANA Dr. Bruce Shepard NEVADA NORTHERN MARIANA Premdent . . ISLANDS Western Washington UniverSIty OREGON 516 High Street WASHINGTON Bellingham, Washington 98225-5995 Re: Western Washington University OCR Reference No. 10152129 Dear Dr. Shepard: This letter is to notify you that the U.S. Department of Education, Of?ce for Civil Rights (OCR) has received a complaint against Western Washin on University (university). The complaint alleges that the university discriminated against Itthe student), on the basis of sex, when (1) it failed to provide the student with a prompt and \equitable grievance process after the student reported an incident of sexual violence; and (2) the university?s failure to provide a prompt and equitable response to the student?s report subjected the student to a hostile environment. OCR enforces title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations. Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal ?nancial assistance from the US. Department of Education. The university is a recipient of federal ?nancial assistance from this Department and is, therefore, required to comply with Title IX. OCR has accepted this complaint because the allegations raise a possible violation of Title IX. acceptance of the allegations does not re?ect an opinion by OCR regarding the merits of the allegations or the university?s compliance status with respect to federal civil rights laws. Complaint allegations may be resolved in a variety of ways, including: 0 an OCR?facilitated resolution between the university and the complainant (?Early Complaint Resolution?); 0 a voluntary written agreement in which the university agrees to take remedial actions that OCR determines fully resolve the allegation consistent with applicable legal standards; or 0 an investigation by OCR, resulting in ?ndings and a determination as to whether the university is in compliance with the applicable legal standards and, in the event non-compliance is found, a written agreement between OCR and the university in which the university commits to take speci?c steps to comply with applicable laws and regulations. It is responsibility to address the allegations in a fair and impartial manner consistent with the regulatory requirements and Case Processing Manual. Enclosed with this letter is additional information about OCR's case processing procedures. The Department of Education ?5 mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Page 2 - OCR Reference No. 10152129 As part of its investigation, OCR is requesting information from the university. OCR is authorized to obtain information pursuant to 34 CFR OCR is entitled to access information that may otherwise be protected as private or con?dential as provided by 34 CF and Please submit the following information by May 4, 2015: Page 3 - OCR Reference No. 10152129 Page 4 - OCR Reference No. 10152129 Page 5 - OCR Reference No. 10152129 Page 6 - OCR Reference No. 10152129 Page 7 - OCR Reference No. 10152129 Speci?c to This Complaint Page 8 - OCR Reference No. 10152129 OCR is committed to resolving complaints as as possible. I will contact you or your designated representative soon to discuss the allegations and the complaint resolution process. If you have any questions, please contact me at (206) 607-1620, or by e-mail at caitlin.burks@ed. gov; or you may contact Amy Klosterman, Attorney, at (206) 607-1622, or by e-mail at amy.klosterman@ed.gov. Sincerely, Caitlin Burks Attorney Enclosure