VI. Statement of Rights for Complainants and Respondents

Both complainants and respondents will be afforded the following rights under this policy:

To be treated with respect by College officials
To take advantage of campus support resources (such as Counseling Services and College Health Services for students, or EAP services for employees)
To experience a safe educational and work environment
To have an advisor (students) or representative (employees) during this process
To refuse to have an allegation resolved through informal procedures
To be free from retaliation
To have complaints heard in substantial accordance with these procedures
To reasonable and necessary participation in the process