Title IX and campus compliance software for higher education
Higher education faces unique compliance challenges: Title IX requirements, Clery Act reporting, student misconduct, faculty grievances, and research integrity. Ethico provides the ethics hotline, investigation management, and documentation tools universities need—with structured workflows that ensure consistent, defensible outcomes.
Structured investigations that meet regulatory requirements
Ethico's investigation templates are designed for Title IX requirements under the 2024 regulations.
| Title IX Requirement | How Ethico Addresses |
|---|---|
| Prompt and equitable response | SLA tracking, deadline alerts, aging report visibility |
| Written notice to parties | Template generation, delivery tracking |
| Trained investigators | Investigation checklist ensures consistent methodology |
| Objective evaluation | Structured evidence documentation, credibility assessment |
| Due process protections | Party notification tracking, response documentation |
| Written determination | Findings template with required elements |
| Appeal process | Appeal workflow with independent reviewer routing |
Documentation That Survives OCR Review
- Timeline tracking from report to resolution
- Evidence of fair treatment for all parties
- Consistent application of procedures
- Investigator training documentation
- Decision rationale and supporting evidence
All misconduct types in one system
From Title IX to academic integrity, manage every investigation category with purpose-built templates.
| Category | Template Features |
|---|---|
| Title IX Sexual Misconduct | Party protections, advisor notifications, live hearing coordination |
| Student Conduct | Code of conduct citations, sanction tracking, appeal workflows |
| Faculty Grievances | Tenure considerations, union requirements, peer review coordination |
| Research Integrity | ORI requirements, federal funding implications, publication review |
| Discrimination & Harassment | Protected class analysis, pattern detection, EEOC alignment |
| Hazing Allegations | Greek life coordination, organizational sanctions, prevention documentation |
| Academic Integrity | Faculty coordination, sanction consistency, transcript notation |
Cross-Reference Detection
Multiple reports about the same respondent, same location, or same organization surface automatically—enabling pattern detection across academic years.
Campus safety reporting that's always ready
Clery-Relevant Case Tracking
- Automatic flagging of Clery-reportable incidents
- Geography classification (on-campus, public property, non-campus)
- Crime category mapping to Clery definitions
- Timely warning trigger identification
Annual Security Report Support
- Crime statistics by category and location
- Year-over-year trending
- Exportable data for ASR preparation
- Audit trail for data accuracy verification
A hotline that students, faculty, and staff actually use
Why Our Hotline Works for Higher Ed
| Challenge | Ethico Solution |
|---|---|
| Students hesitant to report | Third-party neutrality, not reporting to campus admin |
| Fear of retaliation | Anonymous option with case number for follow-up |
| Language barriers | 200+ languages supported |
| After-hours incidents | 24/7/365 live answer |
| Report quality | 14-minute adaptive interviews capture details |
Campus-Specific Training
Our Risk Specialists receive training on higher education dynamics—student/faculty relationships, campus housing, Greek life, athletics, and the unique power dynamics of academic settings.
Conflict of interest in research and governance
Research COI Disclosures
- Federal funding conflict requirements (PHS, NSF)
- Industry sponsorship disclosures
- Intellectual property interests
- Outside professional activities
Governance Disclosures
- Board member conflicts
- Foundation relationships
- Vendor relationships
- Related party transactions
HRIS Integration
Connect to Workday, Banner, or PeopleSoft for automated disclosure campaigns and employee data synchronization.
Across the campus compliance landscape
Title IX Coordinators
- Sexual misconduct investigations
- Supportive measures tracking
- Party communication documentation
- OCR inquiry preparation
Student Affairs
- Student conduct cases
- Housing violations
- Academic integrity
- Organization misconduct
HR and Faculty Relations
- Employee grievances
- Faculty misconduct
- Staff complaints
- Labor relations
Research Compliance
- Research integrity allegations
- COI management
- Federal compliance documentation
General Counsel
- Litigation hold management
- Privileged investigations
- Regulatory response coordination
Proof points
Campus deployment in 60-90 days
Discovery
Week 1-2Title IX/conduct requirements review, category mapping
Configuration
Week 2-4Investigation templates, Clery tracking, routing rules
Integration
Week 3-5HRIS connection (Workday, Banner, PeopleSoft)
Training
Week 5-6Title IX coordinator training, conduct officer training
Go-Live
Week 6-8Full deployment with hypercare support
What's Included
- Title IX investigation template configuration
- Clery Act tracking setup
- Student conduct workflow design
- Investigator training
- 30-day hypercare period
Our Title IX investigations used to live in spreadsheets—we had no way to prove consistent process or track patterns across years. Ethico gave us structured workflows that our investigators actually follow and documentation that satisfied our OCR resolution agreement.
What happens next
See Title IX Configuration
Demo showing Title IX investigation workflows, party protections, and appeal processes.
30 minReview Your Campus Requirements
We'll map your Title IX, conduct, and Clery requirements to our templates.
Design Your Campus Workflows
Configure categories, routing rules, and reporting for your institution.
Go Live
Full deployment with campus-specific configuration and investigator training.
60-90 daysFrequently asked questions
Title IX compliance that survives OCR review
See how Ethico helps colleges and universities manage Title IX investigations, student conduct, and campus reporting with structured workflows and documentation that satisfies regulators.