This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 25 / 29 2024-2025 ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook February 27, 2025 Assistance Following an Alleged Title IX Offense Rasmussen may offer supportive measures to the Complainant and Respondent, as necessary, during any criminal or Rasmussen-led investigation into a Title IX incident report and before the final determination of any Rasmussen-led investigation. To the extent Rasmussen does not routinely offer services that may constitute appropriate supportive measures, Rasmussen shall make a good faith effort to enter into memoranda of understanding with support services agencies as may be necessary to meet Rasmussen’s Title IX obligations. All such memoranda and activities thereunder shall comply with the requirements under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. § 1232g) and its implementing regulations (34 C.F.R. Pt. 99), as each may be amended from time to time. Any Complainant of a Title IX incident should be aware of the options to seek treatment for injuries, preventative treatment for sexually transmitted diseases/infections, and other services. Complainants are encouraged to discuss with health care providers, Rasmussen officials, and first responders the option of seeking medical treatment and are encouraged to preserve evidence, which may be necessary to prove a crime has occurred, or to obtain a protective order. A list of medical facilities near each campus at which a Complainant can obtain a medical forensic examination can be found at: https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/title-ix/. A Complainant of an alleged Title IX incident may report such incident to law enforcement agencies or Rasmussen employees, including the Title IX Coordinator. Complainants may, at their choosing, (a) directly notify law enforcement authorities, (b) be assisted by Rasmussen in notifying law enforcement authorities, or (c) decline to notify such authorities. Complainants also may be able to obtain protective, no contact, restraining, or similar lawful orders issued by an appropriate court. A Complainant or Respondent may contact directly, or request assistance from Rasmussen personnel to access fair and respectful healthcare, mental health, counseling, and advocacy services that are available in the Complainant’s or Respondent’s area. A list of services can be found at: https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/title-ix/. Rasmussen shall notify the Complainant and the Respondent of their respective options to avoid contact with the other party and change, as appropriate, academic, professional, and extracurricular activities as well as their respective working situation. Rasmussen shall ensure that the Complainant and the Respondent are aware of (a) their respective Title IX rights, (b) available support services and resources, and (c) the right to report an alleged crime to local law enforcement. A non-exhaustive list of available assistance options is found at https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/title-ix/#navigation-university-authorities. State-specific Information. For Complainants located in Illinois, Rasmussen will make available confidential advisors to provide emergency and ongoing support to survivors of sexual violence. For Complainants located in Minnesota, if the Complainant subsequently chooses to transfer to another postsecondary institution after reporting a sexual assault to Rasmussen, the Complainant may, upon request, receive information from Rasmussen about resources for victims/survivors of sexual assault at the institution to which the victim/survivor is transferring; and, consistent with laws governing access to student records, a student who reported an incident of sexual assault will be provided access to the student’s description of the incident as it was reported to Rasmussen, including if that student transfers to another postsecondary institution. Supportive Measures Individualized measures offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, without unreasonably burdening a Complainant or Respondent, not for punitive or disciplinary reasons, and without fee or charge to the Complainant or Respondent to: (1) Restore or preserve that party’s access to Rasmussen’s education program or activity, including measures that are designed to protect the safety of the parties or Rasmussen’s educational environment; or (2) Provide support during Rasmussen’s grievance procedures or during the informal resolution process. Supportive measures will be offered to both the Complainant and Respondent before a formal grievance is filed and throughout the grievance process. Supportive measures may include making available confidential advisors to provide emergency and ongoing support to survivors of sexual violence; extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments; modifications of work or class
