Washington Administrative Code
Title 516 - Western Washington University
Chapter 516-21 - Student conduct code
Section 516-21-298 - Initial conduct order under Title IX
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 516-21-298
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) In addition to complying with WAC 516-21-250 and 516-21-270, the student conduct committee will be responsible for conferring and drafting an initial conduct order that:
(a) Identifies the allegations of
sexual harassment;
(b) Describes
the grievance and disciplinary procedures, starting with filing of the formal
complaint through the determination of responsibility, including notices to
parties, interviews with witnesses and parties, site visits, methods used to
gather evidence, and hearings held;
(c) Makes findings of fact supporting the
determination of responsibility;
(d) Reaches conclusions as to whether the
facts establish whether the respondent is responsible for engaging in sexual
harassment in violation of Title IX;
(e) Contains a statement of, and rationale
for, the committee's determination of responsibility for each
allegation;
(f) Describes any
disciplinary sanction or conditions imposed against the respondent, if
any;
(g) Describes to what extent,
if any, complainant is entitled to remedies designed to restore or preserve
complainant's equal access to Western Washington University's educational
programs or activities; and
(h)
Describes the process for appealing the initial conduct order.
(2) The committee chair will serve the initial conduct order on the parties simultaneously.
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