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to and jurisdiction over students and employees of the University, and allegations
involving third parties will be handled as deemed appropriate by the University’s Title
IX Coordinator in his or her discretion.
Retaliation:
Retaliation against any person for filing, supporting, or providing information
in good faith in connection with a complaint of Sexual Misconduct is strictly
prohibited. Violations of this prohibition will be addressed through this Policy
and/or other University disciplinary procedures, as deemed appropriate in the
University’s discretion. Any person who feels that he or she has been subjected
to Retaliation should make a report to the Title IX Coordinator. The prohibition
of Retaliation does not end with the resolution of the Complaint. Retaliation
may be present even after a finding of “not responsible” on allegations of Sexual
Misconduct.
Support Persons:
Both the Complainant and the Respondent may have one support person present
to support and assist them throughout the investigation process (including,
but not limited to, during related meetings, investigative interviews, and similar
proceedings; for purposes of this section, “meetings”). The Complainant and
the Respondent are not limited in their choice of support person; however, a
person may not serve both as a support person and as a witness. Support
persons may be friends, victim advocates, lawyers, or others. The Complainant
and the Respondent may consult with their respective support persons during
meetings, provided that such consultation is not disruptive. Support persons may
not, however, have a speaking role during any meeting. In addition, the support
person’s attendance may be disallowed if such support person’s presence
would be obstructive or would otherwise warrant his or her removal. Absent
accommodation for disability, the Complainant and the Respondent may not be
accompanied by more than one support person or by other individuals during
meetings.
CIU Title IX Coordinator(s):
CIU has appointed a Title IX Coordinator and three Deputy Title IX Coordinators to
oversee CIU’s response to Sexual Misconduct complaints; to develop training and
educational programs and materials for students, faculty and staff; and to monitor
the effectiveness of CIU’s Title IX compliance efforts. See page 61 for relevant
contact information.
Reporting of Sexual Misconduct:
If a CIU employee becomes aware of activity that may constitute Sexual
Misconduct, that employee is required to report the activity to the University’s
Title IX Coordinator.
CIU encourages all other members of the University
community to promptly report any conduct that may constitute Sexual
Harassment to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.