Grievance Procedures

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Formal Complaint is received and reviewed by the Tile IX Coordinator, who determines if all elements exist to move case forward

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Notice of Allegations provides details of reported incident, list potential violation(s), and possible sanction(s)

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Investigation will be conducted by a trained professional to gather evidence,  interview parties & witness, and comply a report of findings 

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Live Hearing will be held by a trained hearing officer or panel to allow parties to be heard and ask questions of all witnesses as well as each other

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Determination of Responsibility will be issued in writing to provide details on whether there was a violation(s) and to impose an appropriate sanction(s)

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Right to Appeal is provided to either party on the bases of bias, new evidence, procedural irregularity,  and/or unreasonable sanctions