WILKES UNIVERSITY

of the accused, however, each procedure will adhere to the principals of due process and respect
for all parties.
Student complaints against a University staff member, faculty member, or contracted worker
may be reported to:
Justin Kraynack Joe Housenick Philip J. Ruthkosky, Ph.D.
Chief Risk and Compliance Officer Chief HR Officer Associate Dean
Title IX Coordinator Deputy Title IX Coordinator Deputy Title IX Coordinator
84 West South Street 141 S. Main St. 2 nd Floor, Passan Hall
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Phone: (570) 408-4554 Phone (570) 408-4631 Phone: (570) 408-4108
The Human Resources Department, in conjunction with legal authorities, the Title IX
Coordinator, appropriate division head(s) and Legal Counsel will investigate all alleged sexual
misconduct and take appropriate actions at conclusion.
Any Wilkes University employee that has violated this policy will be subject to disciplinary
action, up to and including termination of employment.
The University reserves the right to proceed with the sexual misconduct investigation and
adjudication independent of any criminal proceeding. Verdicts in criminal court are not
determinative of the proceedings held by the University.
The University will make every reasonable effort to protect the confidentiality of the
complainant; however, confidentiality may be compromised if it is determined that an
investigation will move forward based on several factors including: the seriousness of the
infraction; the complainant’s age; whether there have been previous complaints about the
accused. The Chief Human Resources Officer will inform the complainant if the University’s
ability to respond will be limited when there is a confidentiality request. If the complainant does
not wish to move forward with a formal investigation and/or requests confidentiality, Title IX
requires the University to investigate and take reasonable action in response to the information.
Following the investigation, the accused and the complainant will be notified simultaneously of
the determination in writing. The Human Resources department will maintain all investigatory
records.
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