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or whether the complainant does not wishto pursue resolution of any kind. If thecomplainant wishes to proceed with eitherformal or informal resolution, the Deanwill determine the name of the accused aswell as the date, location, and nature of thealleged harassment and/or sexual violence.The complainant will be asked to submit awritten statement describing the details ofthe harassment and/or violence; however,the complainant shall not be required tosubmit a written statement particularly ifhe or she has been so traumatized by thealleged incident that writing it down wouldbe emotionally difficult. In such a case, theDean shall create a written record basedupon the complainant’s statement.D. If the complainant wishes to proceed withformal or informal resolution, the Dean willpromptly commence an investigation inaccordance with the Policy. If the accusedis a student, the Dean will cause a transcripthold to be placed on the accused student’stranscript pending the final resolution ofthe complaint. During the investigation,and until the matter is finally resolved, theaccused student may not withdraw.E. If the complainant does not wish to pursueresolution and/or requests that his or hercomplaint remain confidential, under TitleIX Park University will still investigateand take reasonable action in response tothe complainant’s request. The Dean willinform the complainant, however, that theUniversity’s ability to respond will likely belimited. Regardless of the complainant’srequest, under Title IX, Park University mustevaluate the complainant’s request that therebe no formal or informal resolution and/or that the complainant remain confidentialin the context of Park University’scommitment to provide a reasonably safeand non-discriminatory environment for itsstudents. As needed, and regardless of thecomplainant’s request, under Title IX, ParkUniversity shall take prompt and effectiveaction to limit the effects of the sexualharassment and/or sexual violence and toprevent its reoccurrence.F. In all complaints of sexual harassment and/or sexual violence, Park University willundertake an appropriate inquiry andtake immediate action to support andprotect the complainant, including takingappropriate interim steps before the finaloutcome of the investigation and hearing,if any. If appropriate, the Dean mayimpose a “no contact” order, which will62include a directive that the accused shouldnot contact the complainant, directly orthrough proxies, whether in person or viaelectronic means, pending the investigation,and, if applicable, the hearing. The Deanmay also take any further protectiveaction that he or she deems appropriateconcerning the interaction of the partiespending the hearing, if any, includingdirecting appropriate Park Universityofficials to alter academic, housing, and/orPark University employment arrangements,together with such other protections asthe Dean shall deem appropriate. UnderTitle IX, when taking steps to separatethe complainant and the accused, ParkUniversity shall minimize the burden onthe complainant and will not, as a matterof course, remove the complainant from hisor her classes or housing while allowing theaccused to remain. Violations of the Dean’sdirective and/or protective actions willconstitute related offenses that may lead toadditional disciplinary action.G. While Park University shall endeavor toprotect the privacy of the complainant,particularly if the complainant hasrequested confidentiality, Park willnevertheless determine, consistent withState and local law, whether appropriate lawenforcement should be notified.This policy applies to any allegation of sexualharassment or sexual violence against a ParkUniversity student regardless of where thealleged incident occurred, so long as thecomplainant is a Park University student at thetime of the alleged incident and the accusedis a Park University student, employee, orcontractor.Retaliation is strictly prohibited. Allegationsof retaliation shall be investigated by the Dean,subject to the processes outlined in the Policy.If the allegations of retaliation are supported,the accused shall be subject to appropriatedisciplinary sanctions.Details of the Informal Resolution and FormalResolution processes and procedures, and thefull Title IX Policy, are available online at:www.Park.edu/StudentPolicies.The Dean of Student Life serves as the InterimTitle IX Coordinator for Park University.During office hours, the Dean can be contactedas follows: by phone at (816) 584-6377 or bye-mail at: Diana.McElroy@Park.edu. Outsideoffice hours or if not accessible at the number