For Title IX Policy effective August 14, 2020 until July 31, 2024 and after August 29, 2024 to current, the definition of complainant means any individual who has reported being or is alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute covered sexual harassment as defined under this policy.

For Title IX Policy effective August 1, 2024 to August 28, 2024 the definition means:  

(1) a student or employee who is alleged to have been subjected to conduct that could constitute Sex-Based Harassment as defined in these procedures and who was participating or attempting to participate in SUNY Geneseo’s Education Program or Activity; or 

(2) a person other than a student or employee who is alleged to have been subjected to conduct that could constitute Sex-Based Harassment under this grievance procedure and who was participating or attempting to participate in SUNY Geneseo’s Education Program or Activity at the time of the alleged Sex-Based Harassment.

*A Complainant may also be referred to as a Reporting Individual in this Grievance Procedure, in alignment with New York State Education Law Article 129-B.