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 for either or both of the reporting and responding parties involved on a case-by-case basis.
• To maintain 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 complaint 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.