What are Supportive Measures?
Supportive measures are free, individualized, and reasonably available services designed to help individuals maintain or restore access to education or work opportunities at the University of Montana, Western.
Supportive measures are available to anyone who has experienced discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, or retaliation 鈥� as well as to individuals involved in a related process. They may be offered regardless of whether a formal complaint is filed.
If you are unsure what support may be helpful, the Title IX Coordinator can assist you in exploring options tailored to your specific needs.
Types of Supportive Measures Available
Supportive measures are customized to meet each individual鈥檚 specific needs. Some examples include:
- Referrals to counseling or mental health services
- Academic accommodations (e.g., extensions of deadlines, schedule adjustments)
- Modifications to work or class schedules
- Campus escort services
- Changes in work or housing locations
- Temporary leaves of absence
- Increased security or monitoring in certain areas of campus
- Safety planning
- Mutual no-contact directives
- Referrals to on- and off-campus resources
- Access to relevant training or educational resources
- Other similar measures to ensure safety and access
How to Request Supportive Measures
Supportive measures may be requested at any time, whether or not a formal complaint has been filed.
To request supportive measures or discuss available options, please contact:听
Title IX Coordinator听
Main Hall 212 710 S. Atlantic St.
University of Montana, Western听
Dillon, MT 59725听
Phone: (406) 683-7900听
贰尘补颈濒:听[email protected]听听
奥别产蝉颈迟别:听/title-ix/听听
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Confidentiality and Privacy
Supportive measures are handled with care and respect for your privacy. The Title IX Coordinator shares information only with those who need it to implement the support. For students, this may include partners like Housing, faculty, academic leaders, or Provost Office. For employees, coordination may involve supervisors, the Provost鈥檚 Office, or VP of Administration and Finance. Information is shared only as needed to provide effective support.