Closed Dept. of Ed. sexual assault investigations
| Submitted | Aug. 11, 2017 |
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From: Vanessa Nason
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
A list of all closed investigations (as of the date this request was received) into higher education institutions for violating Title IX protections in their handling of sexual assault cases. Please include college/university name, date investigation was opened, and reason why the investigation was closed.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Nason
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 11, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: ED FOIA Manager
This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA request: REQUEST # 17-02442-F
Status:
Conducting Search for responsive records. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via the Department's FOIA Web page below:
http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/foia/foiatoc.html - This searchable PDF is a document updated bi-weekly on the FOIA Service Center's website. You also have the option of calling or emailing EDFOIAManager@ed.gov to get an update of your request for records.
Unfortunately we do not have a specific completion time available. We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center!
ED FOIA Manager
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20202
202-401-8365 - Hotline
202-401-0920 - Fax
edfoiamanager@ed.gov<mailto:edfoiamanager@ed.gov>
From: Vanessa Nason
Hi,
I just wanted to check on the status of this request.
Thanks,
Vanessa
From: ED FOIA Manager
This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA request: REQUEST #17-02442-F
Status:
Conducting Search for responsive records. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via the Department's FOIA Web page below:
http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/foia/foiatoc.html - This searchable PDF is a document updated bi-weekly on the FOIA Service Center's website. You also have the option of calling or emailing EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov> to get an update of your request for records.
Unfortunately we do not have a specific completion time available. We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center!
ED FOIA Manager
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20202
202-401-8365 - Hotline
202-401-0920 - Fax
edfoiamanager@ed.gov<mailto:edfoiamanager@ed.gov<mailto:edfoiamanager@ed.gov%3cmailto:edfoiamanager@ed.gov>>
From: Swafford, Christie
Dear Ms. Nason;
Enclosed is a final response letter and responsive docs for the above FOIA request.
Thanks!
Christie D. Swafford
Government Information Specialist
OM/OCPO/FSC
U.S.Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, 2W218-54
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 205-3691
(202)401-0920-Fax
"Go where you are celebrated not where you are tolerated"-Author Unknown
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17-02442-F-Title IX Sexual Assault
From: Vanessa Nason
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Nason
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