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3.
Confidential Reporters
– If a student would like to speak with someone at the College
confidentially when no further reporting of the incident will necessarily occur, options
include a personal counselor or health professional in Counseling and Health Services, as
well as the College’s Chaplain.
4.
Limitations of College Authority
– The College will not investigate or adjudicate alleged
student conduct that occurs off campus when the alleged victim is not a College student,
employee, or other member of the College community (such as a contractor or volunteer). If
the College learns of such conduct, the College may report allegations of such conduct to law
enforcement authorities or other educational institutions. In addition, the College may be
limited in its ability to take remedial action involving an alleged perpetrator who is not a
student or employee. In such instances, the College will support the alleged victim with
College resources (which may include removal and banning of the suspected individual from
campus) and refer alleged victims to other entities which may provide support or initiate
criminal prosecution.
5.
Interim Measures
– In order to minimize disruption to the alleged victim’s educational
experience, interim measures may be put in place. An official report does not have to be
made for interim measures to be initiated. The College will make necessary changes to the
academic, living, transportation, and working situations of any alleged victim if requested
and reasonably available, whether or not the alleged victim chooses to make an official report
to campus officials or local law enforcement.
Interim measures include, but are not limited to:
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Access to Counseling Services and assistance in setting up initial appointments
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No contact directives
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Change in class schedule, including the ability to drop a course without penalty or to
transfer sections, as well as changes in the class schedule of individuals alleged to have
engaged in sexual misconduct
•
Rescheduling of exams or assignments
•
Providing alternative course completion options
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Change in work schedule or job assignment
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Housing reassignment
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Adjustments to dining arrangements
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Assistance from College support staff in completing housing relocation
•
Limiting respondent’s access to certain College facilities or activities pending
investigation and/or hearing outcome
•
Interim suspension for the respondent
6.
Safe Haven
– Students who seek assistance as a result of experiencing sexual misconduct are
not subject to sanction by a College authority for being in violation of College policy related
to alcohol, illegal drugs, or other policies at the time of the alleged sexual misconduct.
Remedial Procedures When a Student is Accused of Sexual Misconduct: Investigation,
Conduct Meetings or Hearings, and Related Matters