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associated with the University’s investigation;
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Knowledge of the nature and source of the evidence used in the hearing
process;
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Access to services from the counseling, health center or other campus
service groups;
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Voluntary residence hall relocation, when available and if applicable;
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Consultation with a campus official on academic support services and
referrals to community resources when appropriate and if applicable;
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Contact with local law enforcement to pursue a potential criminal
investigation, if desired at any point.
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The rights set forth here apply primarily to Complainants who are students
and employees of the University. As previously mentioned, while the
University will address allegations involving third parties, the rights of and
the University’s obligations to and jurisdiction over third parties are likely
to differ from the rights of and the University’s obligations 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.
Respondent’s Rights:
CIU community members accused of Sexual Misconduct have the right to the
following:
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Treatment with dignity and respect, without biased attitudes or
judgments;
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Not having irrelevant past conduct discussed during any resulting
proceedings;
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Changes in academic, professional and/or living situations, if possible
and/or necessary;
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Written notice of the allegations constituting a potential violation of this
Policy, including sufficient details and with sufficient time to prepare
a response before any initial interview, once the University decides to
open an investigation. (Sufficient details include the identities of the
parties involved, the specific aspect of the Policy allegedly violated, the
precise conduct allegedly constituting the potential violation, and the date
and location of the alleged incident.);
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Knowledge of the nature and source of the evidence used in the hearing
process;
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The right to name witnesses and present material evidence to the Title IX
Investigator that would assist in the investigation;
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The right to obtain assistance from an advocate of their choice to aid
in the preparation of a statement to be given to the Title IX investigator
and to be present (in a non-speaking support role) during any meeting
associated with the University’s investigation;
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Access to services from the counseling, health center or other campus
service groups;
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Voluntary residence hall relocation, when available and if applicable;
•
Consultation with a campus official on academic support services and
referrals to community resources when appropriate and if applicable.