ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2016-2017 May 18, 2017 a. The Online Reporting System at http://www.rasmussen.edu/student- life/title-ix/ on the College website. b. The Title IX Coordinator, Joshua Collier ([email protected]) c. The Vice President of Human Capital, Jessica Schmiesing ([email protected]) 3. Complaints made to faculty or other college employees who are not work-study students will be escalated to the Title IX Coordinator or Vice President of Human Capital as is appropriate. 4. Anonymous complaints are permitted, and an Inquiry will be initiated to the extent possible with the information available. 5. All complaints should be reported promptly. 6. Upon receipt of a complaint alleging sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, the College will provide the Victim/Survivor, at the earliest opportunity, with a concise and plain language writing explaining the Victim’s/Survivor’s Rights and Options. G. No Retaliation Allowed 1. Regarding an alleged incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, no retaliatory action (e.g., threats, intimidation, reprisals, or adverse employment or educational actions) shall be taken against: a. b. the Victim/Survivor; those who, in good faith, report or disclose, file a complaint, or otherwise participate in the Inquiry, Investigation, or complaint resolution process; c. an individual who serves as an advisor or support person for any party; and d. an individual, merely because they are or have been the object of a complaint. 2. Complaints of retaliation will be investigated and resolved under the complaint procedures of this policy, and are subject to the range of sanctions outlined in this policy. H. Amnesty for Good Faith Reporters A witness or Victim/Survivor of an incident of alleged sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking who reports in good faith: 1. ii. 3. I. Inquiries, Investigations, and Resolution of Complaints 1. An Inquiry or Investigation is conducted by the Title IX Coordinator, Vice President of Human Capital, corporate counsel, or any combination thereof. 2. Inquiry. An Inquiry is an initial assessment of whether the reported incident is governed by this policy and will include a telephone conversation with the Complainant and Victim/Survivor. The Title IX Coordinator, Vice President of Human Capital, corporate counsel, or combination thereof, will make a determination whether the circumstances warrant further investigation or whether the reported incident can be resolved by taking any action deemed appropriate to ensure the Victim’s/Survivor’s rights under this policy. Investigation. A formal Investigation may follow an Inquiry if warranted by the circumstances. a. Before an Investigation begins, the College shall notify the Complainant, Victim/Survivor, and Respondent of the College personnel with authority to make a finding or impose a sanction in their proceeding before the personnel initiate contact with any party. The parties have the opportunity to request a substitution if the participation of any of the College personnel with authority to make a finding or impose a sanction poses a conflict of interest. b. The procedure for conducting an Investigation will include: i. implementation of appropriate interim protective measures, if requested or if deemed necessary by the investigator. interviewing the Victim/Survivor, Complainant, Respondent, and witnesses. shall not be sanctioned by the College for admitting in the report to a violation of College policy on the personal use of drugs or alcohol; and 2. are immune from other violations of student conduct policies, including an action that places the health or safety of any other person at risk, unless the College determines that the violation was egregious. This addendum replaces all previously issued versions. iii. communication with the Victim/Survivor until the matter is resolved. The Victim/Survivor will be informed of procedures being followed throughout the Inquiry or Investigation, but will not be informed of specific information derived from conversations with the Respondent. Page 37 / 53
