RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

410faculty, staff or other person subject to this policy found to have engaged in inappropriateconduct will be subject to the full range of corrective action, up to and including discharge,expulsion or removal from the University. Rockhurst will inform the alleging partyof the conclusion of the investigation, as appropriate.All Concerns will be held in confidence to the extent practicable for effective resolution.However, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. All participants in any Concern areencouraged to respect confidentiality to protect the privacy and reputations of all individualsinvolved. Obviously, individuals may have appropriate and confidential discussionswith the counseling center regarding the matter. Any breach of confidentiality may resultin disciplinary proceedings up to and including expulsion from the University and dischargefrom employment.No person will suffer employment, educational or other program consequences as a resultof making a good faith report or taking part in the investigation of a Concern. An individualwho knowingly alleges a knowingly false or frivolous concern against another willbe subject the full range of corrective action, up to and including discharge, expulsion, andremoval from the University.Appeals from ConcernsBasis for AppealAppeals of decisions, including corrective action if any, on Concerns may be taken onthe following basis:There is substantial likelihood that newly discovered information, not available atthe time of presentation of information, which supports or opposes the Concernwould result in a different decision.Where and When to Bring an Appeal of a Concern.Appeals of Concerns Against Students.The appeal procedures are outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and areincorporated by reference in this policy.Appeals of Concerns Against Faculty.The Complainant or Respondent may appeal a decision, including correctiveaction if any, to the Vice President for Academic Affairs within a reasonableperiod of time, typically ten (10) business days of the decision, absent extenuatingcircumstances. The decision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs isfinal.Appeals of Concerns Against Staff including Administrators.The Complainant or Respondent may appeal a decision, including correctiveaction if any, to the Vice President for Finance and Administration within areasonable period of time, typically ten business (10) days of that decision absentextenuating circumstances. The decision of the Vice President for Finance andAdministration is final except:In cases of resolution of a Concern against a dean, the Complainant or Respondent mayappeal that decision to the President and the decision of the President is final.In cases of resolution of a Concern against a vice president, the Complainant orRespondent may seek reconsideration of the President’s decision and the President may, in