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How are sexual harassment complaints handled?
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A. Two members of the Panel will investigate
the allegations by speaking with the accuser, the accused
and any witness of either of those people. After gathering
all the information, the investigators will present that
information to the President (or to the Dean of Students
and the President if a student is the accused) and that
official will determine the outcome. Both parties will
be notified officially.
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Q.
Who may make a complaint of sexual harassment?
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A. Any member of the
College community may report complaints of sexual harassment
to any member of the Panel.
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Must sexual harassment complaints be made in writing?
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A. No. Sexual harassment complaints
may be made by speaking to a member of the Panel. The
Panel member may, however, request an individual to prepare
a written statement setting forth the particulars of the
complaint.
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Are sexual harassment complaints kept confidential?
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A. It is not possible to guarantee
absolute confidentiality. The privacy of persons who make
complaints of sexual harassment will be respected. Information
obtained in connection with bringing, investigating, or
resolving complaints will be handled as confidentially
as possible.
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Q.
Are there time limits for reporting sexual harassment to the
panel?
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A. There are no time
limits for reporting sexual harassment to the Panel. However,
allegations of sexual harassment should be reported as
promptly as possible. Delay in making a complaint may
make it more difficult for the college to investigate
allegations.
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Q. What should be done upon learning of an incident of sexual
harassment involving another person?
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A. A member of the
college community with supervisory responsibility must
report to the Panel Coordinator any incidents of sexual
harassment of which he or she becomes aware or reasonably
believes to exist. Other members of the University community
who become aware of allegations of sexual harassment
should encourage the aggrieved individual to report
the alleged sexual harassment to a member of the Panel.
The person witnessing the harassment may also make a
complaint to a Panel member.
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Q.
Where can more information about the Sexual Harassment Policy
and Procedures be obtained?
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You may obtain additional
information from any member of the Panel or Education
Committee. You may also visit the Sexual Harassment Panel
Office in room 1206 West to obtain additional information.
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