Resolution Process for Alleged Violations of the Procedure on Sexual Harassment

Resolution Processes for Alleged Violations of the Procedure on Sexual Harassment

1. Overview

2. Notice/Complaint

3. Initial Assessment

4. Counterclaims

5. Right to an Advisor

6. Resolution Processes

7. Grievance Process Pool

8. Formal Grievance Process; Notice of Investigation and Allegations

9. Resolution Timeline

10. Appointment of Investigators

11. Ensuring Impartiality

12. Investigation Timeline

13. Delays in the Investigation Process and Interactions with Law Enforcement

14. Steps in the Investigation Process

15. Role and Participation of Witnesses in the Investigation

16. Recording of Interviews

17. Evidentiary Considerations in the Investigation

18. Referral for Hearing

19. Hearing Decision-maker Composition

20. Evidentiary Considerations in the Hearing

21. Notice of Hearing

22. Alternative Hearing Participation Options

23. Pre-Hearing Preparation

24. Pre-Hearing Meeting

25. Hearing Procedures

26. Joint Hearings

27. The Order of the Hearing - Introductions and Explanations of Procedure

28. Investigator Presents the Final Investigation Report

29. Testimony and Questioning

30. Refusal to Submit to Cross-Examination and Inferences

31. Recording Hearings

32. Deliberation, Decision-making, and Standard of Proof

33. Notice of Outcome

34. Statement of Rights of the Parties (see Appendix C - TBA)

35. Sanctions

36. Withdrawal or Resignation While Charges Pending

37. Appeals

38. Long-Term Remedies/Other Actions

39. Failure to Comply with Sanctions and/or Interim and Long-term Remedies and/or Responsive Actions

40. Record keeping

41. Disabilities Accommodations in the Resolution Process

42. Revisions of this Procedure and Process

APPENDICES - TBA