Investigations into allegations of Sexual misconduct should be concluded within
sixty (60) calendar days of the College’s receipt of said report unless mitigating
circumstances require the extension of time frames beyond sixty (60) days.
Such circumstances may include the complexity of the allegations, the number
of witnesses involved, the availability of the parties or witnesses, the effect of a
concurrent criminal investigation, College breaks or vacations that occur during the
pendency of an investigation, or other unforeseen circumstances. In these matters
the complainant and the respondent shall be notified, provided an explanation,
and given information about the amount of additional time required to conclude
the process.
When the Investigator completes an investigation, both the complainant and the
respondent shall simultaneously be informed in writing within seven (7) business
days of the outcome of the investigation and any sanction(s) imposed. Both the
complainant and respondent will be given the same procedures and time frame to
appeal the outcome of the proceeding, both parties will receive the same process
rights if an appeal is granted, and the parties will both receive timely notice when
the outcome becomes final.
APPEAL:
An appeal (unacceptance) of the decision of the Investigator may be made
in writing to the Dean of Student Services no more than five (5) working days,
excluding weekends or holidays, after the written decision by the Investigator is
received. The Dean of Student Services shall then convene a hearing of the College
Student Conduct Board.
COMPOSITION OF COLLEGE STUDENT CONDUCT BOARD:
There shall exist one College Student Conduct Board to hear all appeals of the
Sexual Misconduct Policy. Committee membership shall be composed of the
following members of the College Community: Dean of Instruction, or designee,
Dean of Students, or designee, and Student Body President, or designee. The
Investigator shall serve as the Chairperson and non-voting member of the Student
Conduct Board.
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT CONDUCT BOARD:
It is the duty of the Investigator to preside as Chairperson of all meetings of the
Student Conduct Board. The Chairperson shall answer any questions concerning
the interpretation of the Sexual Misconduct Policy which he/she deems advisable,
applicable, and practical during the course of the hearing. The Chairperson shall
have the authority to remove any person from the hearing who is disruptive. The
Chairperson shall reserve the right to suspend and reconvene a hearing for any
compelling reason as deemed appropriate by him/her and the Student Conduct
Board. The Chairperson shall have the right to seek advice and assistance from
College legal counsel and adopt any special procedures, as needed, provided
these procedures are consistent with the Sexual Misconduct Policy and provided
that these special procedures are fully explained to all persons immediately
concerned in the hearing.
NOTIFICATION PROCESS:
The respondent and the complainant shall be notified in writing of the date of the
College Student Conduct Board hearing. The hearing shall not be less than five (5)
nor more than fifteen (15) work days after an appeal has been filed with the Dean
of Students.
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