University unless any and all sanctions have been satisfied. The Title IX Coordinator will continue to act to promptly and effectively remedy the effects of the conduct upon the complainant and the community.
Sanctions for a student who has violated Standards of Conduct, may include, but are not limited to, verbal or written warning, required educational program, social probation, suspension, and expulsion.
Upon receipt of the investigative report, the Title IX Coordinator will determine if this policy has been violated by using a preponderance of the evidence standard. A finding of a policy violation by a preponderance of the evidence means that it is more likely than not that, the policy violation occurred. If the Title IX Coordinator decides that no policy violation has occurred, then the process will end. Regardless of the outcome, the complainant and the respondent will be notified of the finding in writing. The respondent's department head/director, Dean, Vice President, and the President will also be notified of the finding.
In the event that the employee violated University policy, the Vice President will determine appropriate disciplinary sanctions based on the recommendation from the Title IX Coordinator. Regardless of the outcome, the complainant, the respondent, and the Title IX Coordinator will be notified in writing of the outcome within fifteen days of the date of the notice from the Title IX Coordinator. If the Vice President serves as a party or witness in the investigation, the Title IX Coordinator's recommendation will be sent to the President for determination of disciplinary sanctions.
Should a responding employee resign while charges are pending, the records of the Title IX Coordinator will reflect that status, as will University responses to any future inquiries regarding employment references for that individual. Should an employee decide to leave and not participate in the investigation and/or hearing, the process will nonetheless proceed.