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VII. Jurisdiction

The Policy applies to the University’s Education Program and Activities, to conduct that takes place on property owned or controlled by the University, at University-sponsored events, and in any building owned or controlled by a University-recognized student organization.¹

 

The Policy may also apply to the effects of off-campus misconduct that limit or deny a person’s access to University’s Education Program or Activities. The University may also extend jurisdiction to off-campus and/or to online conduct when the conduct affects a substantial University interest.

 

A substantial University interest includes:

1. Any action that constitutes a criminal offense as defined by law. This includes, but is not limited to, single or repeat violations of any federal, state, or local law.
2. Any situation in which it is determined that the Respondent poses an immediate threat to the physical health or safety of any Student, Employee, or other individual.
3. Any situation that significantly impinges upon the rights, property, or achievements of others, significantly breaches the peace, and/or causes social disorder.
4. Any situation that substantially interferes with the University’s educational interests or mission.

 

For disciplinary action to be issued for Title IX Sexual Harassment under the Policy, the Respondent must be a University Student or Employee at the time of the Formal Complaint. For allegations other than Title IX Sexual Harassment, the University may issue disciplinary action under the Policy if the Respondent was a University Student, or Employee at the time of the alleged misconduct. If the Respondent is unknown or is not a member of the University community, the Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator will offer to assist the Complainant in identifying appropriate institutional and local resources and support options and will implement appropriate supportive measures and/or remedial actions (e.g., trespassing a person from campus). The University can also assist in contacting local or institutional law enforcement if the individual would like to file a police report about criminal conduct.

 

All vendors serving the University through third-party contracts are subject to the policies and procedures of their employers.

 

When a party is participating in a dual enrollment program, the University will coordinate with the party’s home institution to determine jurisdiction and coordinate providing supportive measures and responding to the Notice under the appropriate policy and procedures based on the allegations and identities of the Parties.

 

When the Respondent is enrolled in or employed by another institution, the Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator can assist the Complainant in contacting the appropriate individual at that institution, as it may be possible to pursue action under that institution’s policies.

 

Similarly, the Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator may be able to assist and support a Student or Employee Complainant who experiences Discrimination in an externship, study abroad program, or other environment external to the University where Sexual Harassment or nondiscrimination policies and procedures of the facilitating or host organization may give the Complainant recourse. If there are effects of that external conduct that impact a Student or Employee’s education or employment environment, those effects can often be addressed remedially by the Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator if brought to their attention.