VII. Amnesty For Sexual Misconduct Complaints And Witnesses
The
University
encourages
reporting
of
sexual
misconduct
and
seeks
to
remove
barriers
to
making
a
report.
At
times, students
may
be
hesitant
to
report
sexual
misconduct
to
University
officials
because
they
are
concerned
that
they
maybe subject to student disciplinary action for policy/student handbook violations that occurred during the incident. These behaviors are not condoned by the University, but the importance of addressing alleged sexual misconduct is the paramount consideration of the University. Consequently, students who initiate contact with the Title IX/EEO Coordinator (or designee), Deputy Title IX/EEO Coordinator, or a University responsible employee to report sexual misconduct in good faith, as a complainant or witness, will not be subject to student disciplinary action for other policy or student handbook violations that occurred during the incident. as long as such violations did not place the health and safety of any other person at risk. The University may, however, require students to participate in educational activities or other interventions as deemed appropriate by the Office of Student Life. The Title IX/EEO Coordinator (or designee) shall determine if amnesty is granted, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering
the
totality
of
the
circumstances
involved
in
the
incident.
Moreover,
amnesty
does
not
preclude
or
prevent action by law enforcement or other legal
authorities.