Working with an investigator can seem intimidating, but Campus Civil Rights has a team of investigators ready to help you exercise your right to an unbiased and thorough investigation.

Who are CCR Investigators? 

CCR Investigators are trained civil rights professionals who specialize in working with students, faculty, and staff. They are not police officers or connected to law enforcement in any way. They report to the Director of Campus Civil Rights, and evidence collected during the investigation stays within CCR.

What training do they go through? 

CCR investigators are trained in trauma-informed interviewing techniques. They have backgrounds in forensic interview training and training specific to Title IX and civil rights investigations. CCR investigators participate in approximately one training per month on topics such as trauma-informed practices, evidence collection, report writing, pending court cases, and University policy. 

Please visit the About Us page for bios for all CCR staff members. 

How do CCR Investigators make decisions? 

CCR is a neutral third party tasked with gathering information to determine whether University policy has been violated. The Investigator aims to collect all information relevant to allegations of discrimination or harassment and draw factual conclusions based on that evidence. They interview both parties, speak with relevant witnesses, and review documentation. They may also pull University records such as security footage, conduct records, or written communications. 

Once the Investigator has all the available information, they will weigh the evidence to determine facts. CCR applies the "preponderance of the evidence" standard. Preponderance of the evidence is a legal standard of proof that means a claim is more likely true than not based on the evidence presented. In other words, the investigator must conclude that there is enough evidence to persuade a reasonable person that a claim is more likely true than not.