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Judgment/Sanctions
After reviewing the final investigation report, and meeting with the
complainant and respondent separately, the appropriate College
employee(s) will make a judgment as to whether there has been a
violation of the Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy. The judgment will be
based upon a preponderance of the evidence and sanctions will be
imposed, if warranted. Preponderance of the evidence means evidence
which is of greater weight or more convincing than the evidence to the
contrary; evidence which shows that something is more likely than not
to be true or 50.1% likely to have occurred. Both the complainant and the
respondent will be notified in writing of the judgment and the sanctions
imposed within five (5) workdays of receipt of the final investigation
report. Extended time for judgment may be necessary, in which case both
parties will be informed.
Appeals
The complainant as well as the respondent have the right to request
a hearing with the Title IX Council to appeal the judgment and/or the
imposition of sanctions for sexual misconduct violations. Appeals shall be
in writing and must be submitted to the Title IX Coordinator within five (5)
workdays of the judgment/sanctions. See Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy
and Procedures for further details.