H. Notification of Outcomes

The decision related to potential code of conduct violations is part of the education record of the responding student and is protected from release under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), except under certain conditions. As allowed by FERPA, when a student is accused of a policy violation that would constitute a “crime of violence” or a non-forcible sex offense, the University may inform the alleged victim of the final results of a hearing/investigation decision regardless of whether the University concludes that a violation was committed. Such release of information will include only the responding student’s name, the violation committed, and the sanctions assigned (if applicable).  “Crimes of violence” include: arson, assault offenses (including stalking), burglary, criminal homicide (manslaughter by negligence; murder and non-negligent manslaughter), destruction/damage/vandalism of property, kidnapping/abduction, robbery, and forcible sex offenses as defined by FERPA, 34 C.F.R. § Pt. 99, App. A.

In cases of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking (as defined in the University’s Title IX Policy), the University will inform the complainant and the responding student in writing of: (1) The outcome of any University disciplinary proceeding that arises from such an allegation; (2)The University's procedures for either party to appeal the results of the disciplinary proceeding; (3) Any change to the results that occurs prior to the time that the results become final; and (4) When such results become final.