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22) If the Appeal Board upholds the decision of the Hearing Board and
determines that a violation of this Policy has occurred, the Title IX
Coordinator will inform the Complainant and the Respondent of the
Appeal Board’s determination. No further appeal will be accepted.
23) The Title IX Coordinator will consult with the original Hearing Board and
determine appropriate institutional sanctions for the Respondent. No
appeal of sanctions will be accepted.
Confidentiality:
CIU will make all reasonable efforts to maintain the confidentiality and privacy
of the parties involved in investigations of Sexual Harassment, but information
regarding allegations of Sexual Harassment will be shared among University
employees and representatives as necessary under this Policy and / or as required
by applicable law.
No-Contact Directives:
CIU’s Title IX Coordinator or designee may also direct those involved in an alleged
incident of Sexual Misconduct not to have contact with one another pending
completion of the investigation concerning that incident. Such a directive is not
a sanction or disciplinary outcome but rather is designed to maintain civility and
avoid potential escalating tensions.
Interim Sanctions:
The Title IX Coordinator, in consultation with appropriate administrative leadership
may impose interim sanctions (up to and including suspension) prior to the
beginning of the disciplinary process. The interim sanction/suspension may be
imposed in cases where the alleged action of the Respondent may pose a threat
to the well-being of the CIU community or to the Respondent himself/herself.
Such sanctions will be promptly imposed where needed to protect any member
of the CIU community, including anyone connected with the matter, or to prevent
recurrence or retaliation pending completion of the investigation. Following the
imposition of an interim sanction, the opportunity for a hearing will be provided as
expeditiously as possible.
Final Outcome Letter:
Within seven (7) business days following the conclusion of the hearing (and also
any appeal), the Title IX Coordinator or designee will issue a written decision letter
(the “Final Outcome Letter”) concurrently to the Respondent and the Complainant.
For employee and third-party Respondents, the Final Outcome Letter will set forth
(1) the name of the Respondent; (2) the violation(s) of this Policy for which the
Respondent was found responsible or a statement that the Respondent was found
not to have violated this Policy; (3) the sanctions imposed on the Respondent, if
any; and (4) the rationale for the finding and the sanctions. Where appropriate,
the Final Outcome Letter may set forth names of other individuals, such as a
Complainant or witness, if such other individuals provide their written consent to
such inclusion.