Written Determination Regarding Responsibility

In Title IX Sexual Misconduct Hearings, after a hearing, the Hearing Panel will issue a written determination regarding responsibility that will include:

1. Identification of the allegations potentially constituting Title IX Sexual Misconduct
2. Description of the procedural steps taken throughout the Grievance Process
3. Findings of facts supporting the determination regarding responsibility
4. Conclusions regarding the application of the university's applicable conduct policy to the facts of the alleged conduct
5. A statement of and rationale for the result as to each allegation, including a determination regarding responsibility, any disciplinary sanctions imposed on the Respondent, and whether remedies designed to restore or preserve equal access to the university's education program or activity will be provided by the university to the Complainant
6. A statement that the university's procedures are permissible bases for the Complainant and Respondent to appeal
7. A statement that the determination may be appealed by the parties pursuant to this regulation and information on how to file such appeal

The university will provide the written determination to the parties simultaneously. The written determination regarding responsibility becomes final when the time period to file an appeal has expired or when the written appeal decision has been sent to the parties.

In student Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Hearings, after a hearing, the Hearing Panel will issue:

1. Final Decision Letter that will include the allegations potentially constituting Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct
2. Findings of facts that support the determination regarding responsibility
3. A rationale for the result as to each allegation, any disciplinary sanctions imposed
4. The Appeal procedures

The university will provide the written determination to the parties simultaneously. The decision becomes final when the time period to file an appeal has expired or when the written appeal decision has been sent to the parties.