Student Handbook - Sweet Briar College

Prompt and effective steps will be taken to end the sexual violence,
prevent its reoccurrence, and address its effects, whether or not the sexual
violence is the subject of an investigation
Steps will be taken to protect the complainant, including interim steps
taken prior to the final outcome of an investigation
Sexual misconduct and other offenses follow the disciplinary procedures
outlined in the Student Handbook, although in these cases the standard of
preponderance of the evidence will be used, both parties have the same
appeal rights, and both parties will be notified about the outcome
In the case that a student experiences sexual violence off campus the College
will offer support and resources as well.
Administrative Review process
1. Administrative Review
a. The Honor system establishes a student-governed process establishing
and utilizing a student Judicial Committee so that concerns about student
conduct may be effectively heard as provided in and in accordance with
applicable policies the Honor and Judicial systems determine
responsibility and establish consequences for behavior that violates policy
or community standards in specified circumstances. The Judicial
Committee’s processes, however, remain subject to the understanding
that the Faculty, the Deans and the President have legitimate and
compelling interests, perspectives and expertise for sustaining the Honor
System. The Judicial Committee may, at its discretion, request the
assistance, advice or support of the Dean of the Faculty or her designee in
academic cases or from the Dean of Co-Curricular Life or her designee in
non-academic cases.
b. If the nature, extent, or severity of the behavior poses an immediate risk
to the safety of the campus community the Administration may, at its
discretion, take separate and independent action.
The following interim sanctions and processes are available to
Administration in emergency or extraordinary situations: In certain
circumstances, the Dean of the Faculty, Dean of Co-Curricular Life, or
the President of the College may impose a suspension pending an
assessment and/or a hearing before the Judicial Committee. Appropriate
circumstances in which an interim suspension may be imposed are as
follows:
a. to ensure the safety or well-being of members of the College community, or
b. to preserve College property, or
c. to ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety or well-being, or
d. if the student poses a threat of disruption or interference with the normal
operations of the College.
During interim suspension, the student may be denied access to student
residences and/or to the campus (including classes) and/or all other
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