pt I- in?nite mart in as it; La Dr. Mary Cullinan President OF EDUCATION OFFICE FOR Ct?v?tL R.th ITS 915 2ND AVF., SUITE 33111 SEATTI Ii, WA I fills) December 1, 2016 Eastern Washington University 526 5?h Street Cheney, Washington 99004-2431 Re: Eastern Washington Universitv OCR Reference No. 10162099 Dear Dr. Cullinan: REGION X. SAHL i ll )r'tl It) ilt'lN liiRN MARIANA BLANDS ?Nit ?13: This letter is to notify you that the US. Department of Education (Department)., Of?ce for Civil Rights (OCR) has received a complaint against Eastern Washington University (university). The complaint alleges that the university discriminated agains were student). based on sex. and OCR will investigate the Following allegations: 1 (WHEN 2. 3. whether the university discriminated against the student and other students on the basis ot?sex when it failed to provide an equitable grievance process lollowing reports ol?sexual harassment, including sexual violence, of which it knew or should have known; and b?A 4' The Department of Education ?5 mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for ginbai conipetitivr'ntws by festering and ensuring t'quai access. Wished .gu Page 2 - OCR Reference No. 10162099 (bitiitel Complaint allegations may be resolved in a variety of ways, including: I an OCR?facilitated resolution between the university and the complainant (?Early Complaint Resolution?); - a voluntary written agreement in which the university agrees to take remedial actions that OCR determines t?ully resolve the allegation consistent with applicable legal standards; or I 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 noncompliance is found a written agreement between OCR and the university in which the university commits to take Speci?c steps to compiy 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 . As part ot?its investigation, OCR is requesting information from the university. OCR is authorized to obtain information pursuant to 34 C.F.R. OCR is entitled to access information that may otherwise be protected as private or confidential as provided by 34 CPR. and Please submit the following information by December 21g 2016: Page 3 - OCR Reference No. 10162099 Page 4 OCR Reference No. 10162099 Page 5 OCR Reference No. 10162099 Page 6 - OCR Referencc No. 10162099 Page 7 OCR Reference No. 10162099 To the extent that any responsive documents or information are published on the universit}r publiciy accessible website, the response may consist of the exact web address where the relevant information is located. To the extent that other documents or information are available in electronic format, please provide them electronically. In addition: to the extent possible: please refrain from using stapies when submitting paper copies or documents to OCR. 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. Ifyon have any questions, please contact me at (206) or by e?rnaii at Jennithr.knenzli@ed.gov. Sincerely, Jennifer Knenzli Equal Opportunity Specialist Enclosure UNITED STATES 0F HDUCATTON OFFICE FOR CIVIL "Ilv?i?l?r?u Mil-ism me Hanna m5 2M 1 At-?t-?ur SLII 331th .E, vva 98114?1099 I Hts-Is? to December 1 2 01 6 Niivmaa new-tr! ??lth. MARIANA (DWIC) 1.91.an )5 limit :t wast 3N 2?!!ng *5 Re: Eastern Washington Universitv OCR Reference No. 10162099 Dem. (blt?l; (more) This is to notify you that the .S. Department ol? Education (Department) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has completed its evaluation ofthe complaint you filed against Eastern Washington University (university). In the complaint, you allege that the university discriminated student) based or sore and OCR will investigate the Following issues: 3. whether the university discriminated against the student and other students on the basis ol?sex when it failed to provide an equitable grievance process following reports ot?scxual harassment. including sexual violence, of which it knew or should have known: and (DETHA) The Department of Education?s mr'Ss'ron 13: to promote student .?r'i'hievvmr?ni? and preparation for global! Irv fostering educational t?xr'cfit?ntt- and ensuring Galina! acct-?SS. .gov Page 2 - OCR No. 10162099 (bimt?i Complaint allegations may be resolved in a variety of ways, including: I an OCR-facilitated resolution between you and the university (?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 appiicablc lcgal standards; or I an investigation by OCR, resulting in ?ndings and a determination as to whether the university is in compliance with the appiicable legal standards and: in the event noncompliance 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 impartiai manner consistent with the regulatory requirements and Case Processing Manual. {biti'JtAi Page 3 - OCR Reference No. 10162099 {bit?FHA] This letter sets forth determination in an individual OCR case. This letter is not a formal statement of OCR policyr and should not be relied upon, cited, or construed as such. tormal policy statements are approved by a duly authorized OCR of?cial and made available to the public. This letter serves as ?nai agency determination in this matter concerning your allegation of disability discrimination relating to the failure to provide accommodations, and there is no right of appeal. You or the student may have the right to ?le a private suit in court regardless of determination. OCR is committed to resolving complaints as as possible. OCR will be contacting the university to discuss the allegations. Ifyou have any questions, please contact Jennifer Kuenzli, equal opportunity spcciaiist, at {206) 607-1675 or by e-mail at jenniferiiuenzlifged. gov. Sincerely, (bite): (WW3) Sarah Dunne Chief Attorney