The element that is NOT part of the grievance process spelled out by Title IX is that "the respondent shoulders the burden of gathering evidence." Under Title IX, the burden of proof typically lies with the institution to investigate and gather evidence, not the respondent. Title IX procedures require the Title IX coordinator to provide both parties with notice of allegations, notice of any Title IX meetings, and allow both parties to bring advisors into the process, but it does not place the burden of gathering evidence solely on the respondent.
