Sanctions for Violations of the Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence Policy
A Responding Party found responsible of violating this policy will be sanctioned consistent with the Code of Conduct. Such sanctions may include the following:
- Official Warning
- Cease Contact Directive
- Mental Health Assessment
- Educational Sanctions
- Relocation of University Housing
- Removal from University Housing
- Restitution
- Suspension of Privileges
- Disciplinary Probation
- Suspension
- Permanent Separation
- Other Sanctions as deemed appropriate by the Investigators and the Title IX Coordinator
Sanction parameters:
- Any person found responsible for violating this Policy as it relates to Non-Consensual Sexual Contact (where no intercourse has occurred) will likely receive sanction ranging from disciplinary probation to permanent separation depending on the severity of the incident and previous disciplinary violations. Sanctions may also include a combination of the other sanction options listed above as appropriate.
- Any person found responsible for violating the policy on Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse will receive a minimum sanction of suspension from the University. Permanent Separation, may be an option depending on the severity of the incident and previous disciplinary violations. Sanctions may also include a combination of the other sanction options listed above as appropriate.
- Any person found responsible for violating the policy on Sexual Exploitation or Sexual Harassment will likely receive a sanction ranging from warning to permanent separation, depending on the severity of the incident and previous disciplinary violations. Sanctions may also include a combination of the other sanction options listed above as appropriate.
- Any person found responsible for violating this Policy as it relates to Relationship or Intimate Partner Violence, or Stalking will likely receive sanction ranging from disciplinary probation to permanent separation depending on the severity of the incident and previous disciplinary violations. Sanctions may also include a combination of the other sanction options listed above as appropriate.
- Decisions to levy sanctions of Suspension and/or Permanent Separation will be made in conjunction with the Dean of Students.