Other Sexual and Related Misconduct

Reports submitted to the University will be analyzed upon receipt. The Title IX Coordinator or their designee will determine if a report of sexual or related misconduct is within the scope of other sexual and related misconduct. If the conduct falls under other sexual and related misconduct, the University’s investigation and adjudication process will apply to the Formal Complaint.

Discretionary Dismissal

If any event below takes place, the Title IX Coordinator or their designee may notify the parties that the Formal Complaint is being dismissed:

1. A complainant notifies the Title IX Coordinator, or their designee, in writing that they would like to withdraw the Formal Compliant or any allegations raised in the Formal Complaint.
2. The respondent is no longer enrolled at or employed by the University; or
3. Specific circumstances prevent the University from gathering evidence sufficient to reach a determination regarding the Formal Complaint or allegations within the Formal Complaint.

The parties may appeal this decision to dismiss a Formal Complaint. If the party challenging the discretionary dismissal is a student, the appeal of this dismissal must be submitted to the Vice President for Student Affairs or their designee. If the party challenging the discretionary dismissal is an employee, the appeal of this dismissal must be submitted to the Vice President for Human Resources or their designee.