Student Code of Conduct Approved: July 3, 2018; Last Updated: August 2023 29 v. Have a conduct process run concurrently with a criminal justice investigation and proceeding, except for temporary delays as requested by external municipal entities while law enforcement gathers evidence. Temporary delays should not last more than 10 days except when law enforcement specifically requests and justifies a longer delay. vi. Offer evidence during an investigation and review available relevant evidence in the case file (or otherwise held by the College), including the investigator’s findings report, consistent with institution policies and procedures. See Evidence (VII.B.c.) vii. A range of options for providing testimony via alternative arrangements, including telephone/videoconferencing or testifying with a room partition, if available. viii. The right to exclude prior sexual history with persons other than the other party in the conduct process or their own mental health diagnosis or treatment from admittance in college disciplinary stage that determines responsibility. Past findings of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault may be admissible in the disciplinary stage that determines sanction. ix. To simultaneous (among the parties) written or electronic notification of the outcome of a conduct proceeding, including the decision, any sanctions, and the rationale for the decision and any sanctions. x. Written or electronic notice about the sanction(s) that may be imposed on the accused/Respondent based upon the outcome of the conduct proceeding. xi. Access to one level of appeal before a panel that is fair and impartial and does not include individuals with a conflict of interest. xii. Choose whether to disclose or discuss the outcome of a conduct hearing. xiii. Present a written impact statement to the Hearing Officers to review if a finding of “responsible” is made. Impact statements are only reviewed by the Hearing Officers when deliberating sanctions. Impact statements outline a student’s reasoning for what may constitute an appropriate sanction. The Hearing Officers are not bound by these statements in determining sanctions. xiv. Have all information obtained during the course of the conduct or judicial process be protected from public release until the appeals panel makes a final determination, unless otherwise required by law. iv. During a Hearing involving cases of non-Title IX covered sexual misconduct, generally only the following individuals will be permitted to attend: the Reporting Individual, Respondent(s), a Complainant, two to three Hearing Officers, a Hearing Chair, any support persons/advisors, any witnesses, and the Title IX Coordinator and/or the Director of Student Support Services who may each serve in an Advisory position to the Hearing Officers. The Reporting Individual may serve as a witness or the Complainant during the Hearing. v. Students who are found responsible for violations of sexual misconduct, including: (32) Sexual Harassment; and/or (33) Stalking; must at minimum receive a sanction of probation. Students who are found responsible for violations of sexual
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