Procedures to Initiate a Complaint

  1. Reporting and Written Complaint:
    1. Alleged violations should be reported promptly to the Dean of Students and the applicable college dean (or designee).
    2. The report should be in writing and include, to the extent known:
      1. Student name(s) involved,
      2. Date/time/location of incident,
      3. Description of alleged conduct and applicable policy provisions,
      4. Names of witnesses (if any) and relevant documents/evidence,
      5. Name and status of reporting party (unless anonymous reporting is permitted by policy).
  2. Notice: The Dean of Students will provide the student written notice of:
    1. The allegations and the policies allegedly violated,
    2. The general range of possible outcomes/sanctions,
    3. The next procedural step (meeting, investigation, hearing, etc.).
  3. Method of Notice: Notice may be delivered by Midwestern University email, mail, or in person. If a student refuses or fails to accept delivery after reasonable attempts, notice will be deemed provided.
  4. Interim Measures:
    1. Midwestern University may impose Interim Measures to protect safety, preserve the learning environment, protect patients and clinical partners, or ensure the integrity of the process.
    2. In extraordinary circumstances where a student’s continued presence poses a credible threat to safety or substantially disrupts Midwestern University operations, the Dean of Students may recommend interim suspension/temporary separation pending resolution.
    3. Interim Measures are not necessarily disciplinary findings and will be reviewed periodically and adjusted as appropriate.