2022–2023 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM i. If the appeal asserts that new information exists, the burden is on the appellant to produce the new information. However, the University may, at its discretion, conduct additional fact gathering efforts so long as they are limited to that which is necessary to obtain the alleged new information as described in the appeal. c. Upon due consideration, and based upon the preponderance of the evidence, a written appellate report containing findings and recommendations shall be produced. d. The Victim/Survivor, Complainant, and the Respondent shall receive the appeal decision in writing within 7 days after the conclusion of the review of findings or sanctions, or sooner if required by federal or State law. 6. All findings and recommendations of an appeal are final. K. Contacts 1. The following university authorities are primarily responsible for receiving reports, and for conducting inquiries or investigations under this policy. To reach them, use the Online Reporting System or send an email to: [email protected]. Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Ayotte Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Kailyn Hauck 2. Please see the lists for Local Law Enforcement, Medical Facilities, and Victim’s/ Survivor’s Support and Advocacy Resources at: http://www.rasmussen.edu/ student-life/title-ix/ Weapons Policy Rasmussen University prohibits the possession of weapons of any kind inside campus buildings. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, firearms, BB/pellet guns, slingshots, paint guns, arrows, swords and knives other than cooking utensils and utility/pocket knives with a blade length of 3 inches or less. Prohibited items include weapons that are loaded or unloaded, functioning or non-functioning, and anything that could be perceived as a weapon, including toys and weapons used for decorative, display, and/or simulation purposes. This policy applies to all staff, faculty, students, and visitors with the exception of licensed peace officers and law enforcement/security agents as allowed by applicable statute. The approved storage and use of weapons for training purposes as part of a School of Justice Studies program is permitted. This policy includes both campus buildings and off-site events sponsored and controlled by the University including graduation ceremonies, internships, and clinical sites. This policy does not include Rasmussen University parking lots, where weapons are allowed to be stored in private vehicles unless prohibited by a separate parking facility owner or operator. Rasmussen policy defers to agency/site-specific rules regarding School of Justice Studies training facilities. 195
