Siena Heights University
Retaliation As defined in the University ’ s Non-Retaliation Policy , retaliation is also prohibited by this policy and may subject the individual who retaliates in violation of this or other University policy discipline or sanctions .
Prevention Efforts In an effort to reduce the risk of sexual misconduct as well as the crimes of rape , sexual assault , sexual harassment , stalking , dating violence and domestic violence occurring among its students , the University utilizes a range of campaigns , strategies and initiatives to provide awareness , educational , risk reduction and prevention programming .
It is the policy of the University to offer programming to prevent domestic violence , dating violence , sexual assault ( including stranger and known offender assaults ) and stalking each year . Educational programs are offered to raise awareness for all incoming students and employees , and are often conducted during new student and new employee orientation and throughout an incoming student ’ s first session . These programs and others offered throughout the year include strong messages regarding not just awareness , but also primary prevention ( including normative messaging , environmental management and bystander intervention ). And discuss institutional policies on sexual misconduct as well as the State of Michigan definition of domestic violence , dating violence , sexual assault , stalking and consent in reference to sexual activity . Bystander engagement is encouraged through safe and positive intervention techniques and by empowering third-party intervention and prevention such as calling for help , using intervention-based apps , identifying allies and / or creating distractions .
Programs also offer information on risk reduction that strives to empower victims , how to recognize warning signals and how to avoid potential attacks , and do so without victim-blaming approaches . Throughout the year , ongoing awareness and prevention campaigns are directed to students and employees , including faculty , often taking the form of campaigns , emails , guest speakers and events such as “ No More Together We Can End Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault ”.
Campus Procedures for Addressing Sexual Misconduct , Dating Violence , Domestic Violence , Stalking , Sexual Harassment , and Other Acts of Sex and Gender Discrimination For offenses including sexual misconduct or other gender based violence , which typically includes the crimes of domestic violence , dating violence , sexual harassment , sexual misconduct and stalking , sanctions range from warnings through expulsion . Serious and violent incidents and acts of non-consensual sexual intercourse ( the policy equivalent to the crime of rape ) usually result in suspension , expulsion or termination of employment .
Procedurally , when the University receives a report of sexual misconduct , gender-based violence , or other sex or gender discrimination the campus Title IX Coordinator is notified . If the victim wishes to access local community agencies and / or law enforcement for support , the University will assist the victim in making these contacts .
The Title IX Coordinator will offer assistance to victims in the form of interim or long-term measures such as opportunities for academic accommodations , changes in housing for the victim or responding student , visa and immigration assistance , changes in working situations and other assistance as may be appropriate and available on campus or in the community ( such as no contact orders , campus escorts , transportation assistance , targeted interventions , etc .) If the victim so desires , they will be connected with a counselor on-or off-campus , as well as an on-or or-campus victim ’ s advocate . No victim is required to take advantage of these services and resources , but the University provides them in hopes of offering help and support without condition or qualification . A summary of rights , options , supports and procedures , in the form of this document , is provided to all victims , whether they are student , employee , guest or visitor . When appropriate upon receipt of notice , the Title IX Coordinator will cause a prompt , fair and impartial process to be initiated , commencing with an investigation which may lead to the impositions of sanctions , based upon a preponderance of evidence ( what is more likely than not ), upon a responding student or other accused individual . Procedures detailing the investigation and resolution processes of the University can be found online here : http :// reslife . sienaheights . edu / student-conduct . html
The Coordinator is ultimately responsible to assure in all cases that the behavior is brought to an end , the University acts to reasonable prevent its recurrence and the effects on the victim and the community are remedied . The Coordinator is also responsible to assure that training is conducted annually for all advocates , investigators , hearing officers , panelists and appeals officers that encompasses a hearing process that protects
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