Respondent Rights

Upon notification of a claim, you have the right:

• • To be treated with respect by college officials at all times during the Title IX investigation
  • To a timely written notification of the alleged violations including the nature of the violation and possible sanctions
  • To obtain contact information for campus and local advocacy, counseling, health, mental health and legal assistance services
  • Interim Measures: Upon receiving the initial complaint, the College will determine which measures are appropriate to either or both the reporting and responding parties involved on a case-by-case basis.
  • To confidentiality, to the extent possible by law.
  • To a prompt and equitable response
  • The opportunity to request prompt proceedings conducted by officials trained on sexual assault and other intimate partner violence issues
  • To be accompanied to any related meeting or proceeding by an advisor of their choice (Note: Advisors will serve in a support role only and may not advocate for either party.)
  • The right to respond to and/or challenge evidence presented and provide supporting evidence and/or witnesses.
  • Retaliation
    To be protected from acts of retaliation and the college will: -take steps to prevent retaliation -take strong responsive action if retaliation occurs.
  • To be informed in writing of the outcome and sanction(s) of the investigation within (60) calendar days from the date the initial compliant was received.
       -Findings as to whether the alleged conduct occurred
       -If applicable, sanction(s) imposed
       -Steps the College is taking to remedy the College environment

• To initiate an appeal, the student must appeal in writing within three school days after receipt of the Committee’s decision.