Title IX Hearing and ADR Services for Higher Education
Independent, Trauma Informed Adjudication and Campus Dispute Resolution Services
JAMS provides impartial, compliant, and professional alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to institutions of higher education across the United States. JAMS helps colleges and universities handle Title IX grievance procedures, investigations, complaints, and sexual misconduct hearings. We also assist with faculty and staff disputes and policy enforcement.
Our services support compliance with Title IX, the 2020 Final Rule, and Department of Education mandates under the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX of the Education Act). We promote fairness, due process, and transparency throughout the Title IX process, helping institutions meet evolving Title IX requirements.
Explore Dispute Resolution Services
Impartial arbitration and mediation services for higher education and Title IX-related disputes, delivered by experienced JAMS neutrals.
Specialized Services Offered
Title IX Hearing
- Facilitate the full Title IX investigation process, including post-complaint adjudication and hearing procedures
- Provide written determinations based on the preponderance of the evidence, with supporting documentation
- Meet mandated training requirements on neutrality, trauma-informed responses, and the avoidance of conflict of interest
Student & Faculty Policy Adjudication
- Adjudicate non-Title IX complaints such as sexual harassment, threats, and sex discrimination
- Investigate and resolve Title IX work complaints involving faculty conduct or campus policies
- Offer fair, impartial outcomes for cases arising outside the Title IX office process
- Support both one-time and ongoing engagements with appropriate training materials and guidance
Administrative and Academic Dispute Resolution
- Mediate faculty grievance issues, peer conflicts, and cross-department challenges
- Resolve disputes involving academic leadership, human resources, or departmental teams
- Guide institutions through confidential, neutral resolution services outside formal complaint paths
- Ideal for ombuds-style interventions and informal processes consistent with Title IX procedures
Title IX Mediators and Arbitrators
Why Partner with JAMS as Your External Title IX & ADR Provider?
Neutrality & Credibility
Address bias and conflict-of-interest risks using a third-party adjudicator trained in Title IX requirements
Experience
With over 45 years in ADR, JAMS has served more than 65 campuses, including public and private institutions
Compliance
Our team knows how to file a Title IX complaint. They also know how to conduct a Title IX investigation. We can manage grievance and resolution processes from start to finish.
Flexibility
We help with both emergency and long-term needs. This is great for new Title IX complaints, support after complaints, or escalation cases.