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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. 143
The Sexual Misconduct Proceedings set forth below deviate from the University’s process relative to other alleged violations of conduct in order to conform to Title IX guidelines and Office of Civil Rights recommendations. The proceedings are outlined below: Student reports a sexual assault by another student to a campus official Complainant offered immediate medical, counseling, and protective services If anonymity is requested, the University informs the complainant that its ability to respond may be limited. Official immediately refers report to the Office of Student Affairs or Public Safety Complainant meets with a Student Affairs Dean for complete overview of support services and accommodations, protection from retaliation, no contact arrangements, reporting options, and University procedures. EXCEPTION Staff in the University’s Health and Wellness Services Office are not required to report incidents of sexual misconduct without a student’s consent. Complainant requests to proceed with a University investigation and hearing. Complainant decides not to move forward with a University investigation. Based on preliminary investigation, the Student Affairs Dean does not find *cause to move forward. Based on preliminary investigation, the Student Affairs Dean finds *cause to move forward The University evaluates the request in the context of obligation to protect the campus community. Investigatio n ends. Complainant can join hearing via video conference if more comfortable. Both the complainant and accused have equal opportunity to provide witnesses and bring an advisor of their choice. Investigator meets with complainant, accused, and witnesses to prepare incident reports. A hearing takes place before the Administrative Committee on Sexual Misconduct. The Administrative Committee on Sexual Misconduct issues findings (in some cases sanctions) based upon preponderance of the evidence standard. Findings shared with complainant and accused in writing. If University investigator determines the accused student is a threat to complainant or others on campus the investigation continues with steps taken to respect confidentiality. If University investigator determines the accused student is not a threat the investigation ends. Both complainant and accused can request appeal based on new evidence, procedural error in original hearing, or inappropriate sanction relative to policy violation. *A determination of “no cause” would be made in situations that include: a) The mutual accounts of the episode do not meet the criteria for the University’s definition of sexual misconduct, b) Preliminary evidence is uncovered to positively repudiate the sexual misconduct allegation. 144
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