The University is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all its members. Sexual misconduct is a serious violation of the standards set by the University community since it creates an atmosphere of distrust and inequality and will not be tolerated.
Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, sexual abuse, sexual assault or rape, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each member of the University community is expected to report promptly complaints about violations. Any student found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, which may include, but is not limited to, disciplinary warning, disciplinary probation, suspension, or dismissal.
Any action taken by the University is independent of actions taken by external law enforcement agencies. No action shall be taken against anyone who submits a complaint that the complianant believes to be valid regardless of the outcome of the investigation; however, any person found to be intentionally dishonest in making the allegations or to have made them maliciously is subject to University discipline. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of prohibits sexual discrimination.
Sexual harassment and sexual violence are considered forms of sexual discrimination, and are therefore violations of Title IX. Shannon Sesterhenn, Dean of Students. Employees of the University, including Resident Advisors in Housing, are required to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator regardless of whether the student reporting the violation requests confidentiality.
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Campus counselors are not required to report, without the student's consent, incidents of sexual misconduct to the school in a way that identifies the student Office of Civil Rights and therefore can be approached in confidence.
