This general qualitative research utilized semi-structured interviews of eight (8) experienced Title IX investigators from institutions of higher education (IHEs) in Massachusetts to understand federal Title IX regulatory compliance burdens. The rate of occurrence of sexual assault and harassment, as forms of sex discrimination, at IHEs remain unchanged most notably among students in two decades. Over this period, higher education has experienced great tension in this area of law and policy that involve equal access to education and employment. Most research on Title IX regulatory compliance and sex discrimination have focused on the perspectives of Title IX coordinators while there remain gaps in understanding of burdens on other administrative roles. This research provided analysis of burdens from the perspective of Title IX investigators. Exacted silence on Title IX investigators by way of public scrutiny and fear of lawsuits impede the urgent need to research the complex issue of regulatory burdens on IHEs. This study found that Title IX investigators perceived 'regulatory burdens' to comprise of three (3) main categories. The study articulated in the first category to include eight (8) characteristics that define 'burdens' and that have general implications for Title IX administration. This category recognized regulatory burdens as disruptive to higher education environments, especially absent mitigating factors. The second category included two (2) characteristics of burdens with specific implications for investigators' work in applying grievance procedures requirements. The third category included two (2) characteristics of nonregulatory burdens that impose challenges for IHEs. The research articulated policy implications and the recommendation for a legislative strategy to mitigate regulatory burdens on IHEs. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]