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constant criticism, diminishing one's abilities, name-calling or damaging one's relationship with one's children; or interference with personal liberty of any person by someone in an intimate relationship, as described below.
● In the case of Dating Violence, the following initiate relationships are covered: persons who have or have had a dating relationship; and persons who have or have had a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. The existence of such a relationship is determined based on the reporting party's statements and with consideration to the length of the relationship, the type of relationship and the frequency of interaction between persons involved in the relationship.
● In the case of Domestic Violence, the following intimate relationships are covered: current and former spouses; current and former domestic partners; intimate partners or dating partners who share or formerly shared a common dwelling; persons who otherwise have a child in common or share a relationship through a child; and any other person protected by the domestic and family laws of the State of Illinois.
7. RETALIATION
Illinois Tech strictly prohibits any material adverse action against any individual for, in good faith, reporting, providing information, exercising one's rights or responsibilities under this Section N or the Code of Conduct, or otherwise being involved in the process of responding to, investigating, or addressing allegations of sexual misconduct. (The Title IX Sexual Harassment Process contains its own prohibition on retaliation. See Article III.) All reasonable measures will be taken to assure that no one involved in any complaint, investigation, or remedy suffers retaliation as a result of the proceedings. To this end, any retaliatory actions, including, but not limited to, intimidation, threats, coercion, denial of benefits or the like, against any such individual for having engaged in good faith in any of the above activities is prohibited and will be addressed in the most serious way by Illinois Tech. Anyone who suffers retaliation or is aware of possible retaliation or has other concerns regarding the response to a complaint of sexual misconduct should report such concerns to the Title IX Coordinator or the Dean of Students; either party will investigate the matter and make findings so Illinois Tech can take appropriate actions to address such conduct in a fair and impartial manner. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 312.567.5725 or foster@iit.edu. The Dean of Students may be reached at 312.567.3081 or dos@iit.edu
8. AMNESTY FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING PARTY AND WITNESSES
Illinois Tech encourages reporting of sexual misconduct and seeks to remove any barriers to an individual making a report. To this end, Illinois Tech recognizes that an individual who was drinking or using drugs at the time of such an incident may be hesitant to make a report because of potential consequences for their own conduct. Accordingly, an individual(s) who, in good faith, reports sexual misconduct that was directed at them or another person, either as a reporting party or a third party witness, will not be subject to disciplinary action by Illinois Tech solely for their own personal consumption of alcohol or drugs.
O. Sexual Offender Registration Act Compliance
Any student who is required by the Illinois Sexual Offender Registration Act (730 ILCS 150/1 et seq.) to register is expected to do so promptly in accordance with the terms of the Act. With respect to registering with Illinois Tech, such student is to register with Illinois Tech’s Director of Public Safety (or designee), and appointments to so register may be made by contacting the Department of Public Safety at (312) 808-6300 or by visiting its office, which is located at 3424 South State Street, Suite 115. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Student Handbook to the contrary, Illinois Tech reserves the right to expel or take other disciplinary action provided for herein, including, but not limited to, temporary suspension, against any student who is required to register and fails to do so.
P. Smoking Policy
Illinois Tech is subject to the Illinois Clean Indoor Air Act and Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance, which stipulates that smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and comparable devices, is banned in all enclosed public places and places of employment as well as student residence halls. On Illinois Tech campuses, these places include:
● Any Illinois Tech residential building; ● All enclosed workplaces;
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