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14 THE COLLEGE'S ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT 2017 serve as the hearing administrator. the hearing administrator will conduct a hearing in which the reporter, respondent, and all relevant witnesses, are invited to present and question information gathered for the investigation report. Once all information is shared the hearing administrator will make a determination of responsibility based on a more likely than not standard to determine whether a violation of the policy occurred. If the hearing administrator determines there are no findings of responsibility the reporter may appeal the decision by following the process outlined in the Appeal for Student Cases section of this policy. If the hearing administrator makes a determination of responsibility, they will ask the reporter and respondent to submit character references or statements and the reporter may submit an impact statement. previous conduct history will also be reviewed. After reviewing this information, the hearing administrator will determine appropriate sanctions based on the facts of the case as well as all mitigating and aggravating information. Option 2: Both the reporter and respondent will be interviewed and asked to share information they have regarding the incident, as well as all relevant documentation (i.e. text messages, emails, photos, etc.), and identify witnesses who may provide direct information regarding the allegation. the investigator(s) will gather all information and create a statement summary which will be provided to each person providing information for acknowledgement. at that time the reporter or the respondent can make additions to or note any concerns or clarifications to their statement summary. e Title IX coordinator will then add the document to the Title IX Investigation Report. Investigator(s) will strive to gather all information within 35–40 calendars day. (Please refer to the section on time frames for information about delays.) If the reporter and respondent consent to the investigatory model, after gathering all information the lead investigator will make a determination of responsibility based on a "more likely than not" standard to determine whether a violation of the policy occurred. Once the investigator(s) have made a determination regarding responsibility, the full investigation report, including this finding, will be reviewed by the AVP to ensure that procedural protocol was followed. e AVP will either confirm that protocol was followed and the incident was fully investigated, or will ask the investigator(s) to further examine section(s) of the investigation report or seek additional information. e AVP will make that determination within 10 calendar days of receiving the investigation report. If the investigators determine there are no charges or findings of responsibility and the AVP confirms the investigation to be complete, the reporter may appeal the decision by following the process outlined in the Appeal for Student Cases section of this policy. If after the investigation and AVP review, it is determined that the respondent is responsible for violation of this policy, the AVP will forward the report to the Office of Student Conduct and Dispute Resolution Services to assign appropriate sanction(s). Both the reporter and respondent will then be contacted and asked to submit character references and the reporter may submit an impact statement to be taken into consideration when determining sanctions. Previous conduct history will be also be reviewed. After reviewing this information, the Office of Student Conduct will determine appropriate sanctions based on the facts of the case as well as all mitigating and aggravating information. Any sanctions will typically be assigned and communicated to the reporter and respondent by the Director of Student Conduct and Dispute Resolutions or designee within 10 calendar days of receiving the investigation report. e reporter and respondent will then have an opportunity to appeal by following the process outlined in the Appeal for Student Cases section of this policy. If at the conclusion of a Title IX investigation it is determined that there are no charges pertaining to the Title IX Policy but there may be violations of the Student Conduct Code the Title IX coordinator may transfer the case back to the Office of Student Conduct for adjudication. If the Title IX coordinator determines that there are violations of expectations outlined in the Student Conduct Code that directly relate to a violation of the Title IX Policy the Title IX coordinator in consultation with the Director of Student Conduct and Dispute Resolutions may decide to adjudicate all charges through the Title IX process. An advisor of the reporter or respondent's choice may be present during the initial meeting, investigation, and any additional meetings with college staff in relation to a Title IX incident but advisors may not represent the party or actively participate in the meeting. e Title IX coordinator or investigator(s) may also have an advisor present at their discretion. Option 3: Alternative resolution is a voluntary process that allows the respondent to accept responsibility for their behavior. e alternative resolution process is designed to eliminate the Prohibited Conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects in a manner that meets the needs of the reporter while still maintaining the safety of the overall campus community. e alternative resolution process will only be used at the request and agreement of both the reporter and respondent and under the direction of the Title IX coordinator. e alternative resolution options available under this policy recognize: • Participation in this process is voluntary and either the reporter or respondent can choose to end the process at any time prior to signing the agreement and pursue an investigation. • Mediation, even if voluntary, will not be used in cases involving sexual assault. • Both the reporter and respondent must participate in individual conference meetings with appropriate staff to learn more about the resolution process prior to participating. • e process can only be used once and will not be considered if requested by a repeat respondent under the Title IX Policy. • e reporter and respondent must agree to all recommendations laid out in the formal agreement or the case reverts back to investigation.

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