ADR Services for Higher Education: Titles VI, VII, and IX
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 by providing external hearing officers for sexual misconduct hearings in response to complaints of policy violations. We also assist with faculty and staff disputes and policy enforcement.
Our services support compliance with Title IX, the 2020 Final Rule, and U.S. 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 that can strain campus resources.
Explore Dispute Resolution Services
Impartial arbitration and mediation services for higher education and Title IX-related disputes, delivered by experienced JAMS hearing officers.
Specialized Services Offered
Title IX Hearing and Resolution Services
- We act as impartial and neutral hearing officers and mediators to facilitate formal and informal resolution processes.
- We provide written determinations based on the preponderance of the evidence, with supporting documentation.
Student and Faculty Policy Adjudication
- Adjudicate non-Title IX complaints such as harassment, discrimination, and equity matters.
- Support both one-time and ongoing engagements with appropriate facilitation services from JAMS Pathways.
- Offer fair, impartial outcomes for cases arising outside the Title IX office process such as Titles VI and VII complaints.
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.
Title IX Mediators and Arbitrators
Why Partner with JAMS as Your External Title IX & ADR Provider?
Neutrality and credibility
We address bias and conflict-of-interest risks by 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 both public and private institutions.
Compliance
We will partner with institutional administrators to ensure compliance with their policies for formal and informal resolution proceedings.
Flexibility
We help with both emergency and long-term needs. This is great for new Title IX complaints, support after complaints or escalation cases.