Behavior that does not meet the definitions in this Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy may be covered under the College’s Sexual Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy.
Students with questions regarding these policies or potential instances of harassment or sexual misconduct should be brought to any of the following individuals: Title IX Coordinator or the Dean of Student Affairs or designee, or complete an online “Incident Report” to initiate a complaint process.
Reports may be submitted at any time. Students will not be disciplined or discriminated against in any way for sexual harassment inquiries or complaints made in good faith. If allegations of harassment or sexual misconduct are reported but do not meet the Title IX criterion noted above, the College will follow the process as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. Disciplinary action for violations of this policy can range from verbal or written warnings, to serious sanctions, up to and including dismissal or termination from the College.
The College’s Title IX Coordinator will be informed of, and oversee, all complaints of sex discrimination/harassment/misconduct and is responsible for identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints.
The College will make every effort to successfully complete the grievance process for complaints of sex discrimination within the time frames outlined within the procedures below. The parties will receive periodic status updates on the progress of the Title IX Grievance Process. During the investigation and/or grievance process for complaints of sex discrimination, the College may take a number of interim actions in order to ensure the preservation of the educational experience and the overall College environment of the parties.
These actions may include, but are not limited to, the following: imposing a No Contact Order; residence hall room change for one or more involved parties; changes in academic schedules or assignments for one or more parties; and emergency removal.
Any alleged conduct that is dismissed under the Title IX guidelines and assessment, may be adjudicated through the student conduct process, outlined in the Student handbook, under Section VII: Formal Conduct Procedures.
Read more about Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.