Complainant and Respondent Rights

  • The right to an equitable, prompt, and sensitive investigation and resolution of all good-faith allegations of harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation  
  • The right to timely written notice of alleged violations or changes, including identities of involved parties (if known), specific allegations, date/location (if known), applicable policies, and possible sanctions  
  • The right to privacy and confidentiality of personally identifiable information, except as permitted by law  
  • The right to be treated with respect and to have College policies and procedures followed without material deviation  
  • The right not to be pressured into informal resolution (e.g., mediation) for misconduct involving violence, including sexual violence  
  • The right to report misconduct to on-campus and/or off-campus authorities, to receive assistance in notifying law enforcement, or to decline to report  
  • The right to be informed of and receive supportive measures, without cost and as long as needed, to preserve access to the educational environment, including but not limited to:  
    • Counseling, healthcare, Employee Assistance Program, and community referrals  
    • Visa/immigration and financial aid assistance  
    • Housing, work, or schedule adjustments  
    • Academic support, leaves of absence, or course modifications  
    • Safety planning, escorts, transportation accommodations  
    • No-contact orders and increased campus security  
    • Community education or other measures deemed appropriate by the Title IX Coordinator  
  • The right to confidentiality in supportive measures, unless it impairs the College’s ability to provide them  
  • The right to advance written notice of meetings or interviews involving the other party, when possible  
  • The right to participate in the investigation process, including:  
    • Having investigators and decision-makers question relevant witnesses (including experts)  
    • Submitting relevant questions for parties or witnesses  
    • Providing your account for the record  
    • Excluding irrelevant or inadmissible evidence (e.g., prior sexual history or character evidence)  
  • The right to review evidence and reports, including:  
    • Access to all relevant evidence with at least ten (10) business days to review and comment
    • Access to the final investigation report with at least ten (10) business days to review and comment  
  • The right to be informed in advance of witnesses used in determining findings, when relevant, and to receive regular updates on the case status  
  • The right to a trained, unbiased process, including:  
    • Officials (Investigators, Coordinators, Decision-makers) with appropriate annual training  
    • The ability to request recusal for bias or conflict of interest  
  • The right to privacy in proceedings, including closed meetings, interviews, and hearings  
  • The right to an Advisor of choice to assist in all meetings and proceedings  
  • The right to be present (in person or remotely) during all testimony and evidence presentation in formal hearings  
  • The right to submit an impact statement after a finding of responsibility and before sanctioning  
  • The right to simultaneous written notification of outcomes, including findings, sanctions (if any), rationale, and credibility assessments  
  • The right to written notice when decisions become final and of any post-outcome changes  
  • The right to appeal findings and/or sanctions, including information on procedures and standards for appeal  
  • The right to a fundamentally fair resolution process as defined by College procedures