Can faculty members keep Title IX complaints confidential?

Faculty members are generally required to report Title IX complaints and cannot keep them confidential. The obligations under Title IX mandate that faculty members, as responsible employees, must notify appropriate authorities when they receive any disclosure of harassment or sexual assault. This requirement is in place to ensure that the institution can take appropriate action to provide support and investigate the allegations.

While students may wish for confidentiality, the university's obligations to investigate and address any reported incidents take precedence. Therefore, maintaining confidentiality in these situations would not be compliant with Title IX regulations.

The other options reflect scenarios that are not supported by Title IX requirements, as confidentiality is not typically an option for faculty, and there are no specific conditions or departmental exceptions that alter this fundamental obligation.