All complaints will be received and reviewed by the Dean of Students as the Title IX Coordinator, once submitted at www.midwestern.edu/just-report-it. The resulting investigation will be undertaken by Deputy and Assistant Title IX Coordinators and overseen by the Dean of Students. All investigations will result in a subsequent recommendation for resolution with possible sanctions, which will be ultimately determined and enacted by the student(s)’ Academic Dean or Human Resources if an employee is involved. Students reporting violations have the right to file complaints with external law enforcement agencies as well as the University. University and law enforcement investigations will usually be conducted independently and possibly simultaneously. The University standard for determining the validity of a complaint is the ‘preponderance of evidence’ standard.
Investigations of student complaints that involve another student or students only will be undertaken as stated above.
Investigations involving student complaints against a MWU employee(s) or employee complaints against a student are undertaken jointly by Deputy Title IX Coordinators from Student Services and Human Resources. A resolution and possible determination of sanctions against an employee is determined by the Vice President for Human Resources.
Student complaints concerning non-sexual harassment or other alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct are governed under the Student Handbook’s section on the Student Judicial System.
Students who are charged with sexual misconduct are in violation of the University’s “Code of Responsibilities of the Students of Midwestern University” as stated in The Code of the Responsibilities and Rights of Students section of this handbook. Disciplinary sanctions imposed by the University on students may include, but are not limited to, disciplinary warning, disciplinary probation, suspension, or dismissal. Students charged with violations may also be prosecuted under Illinois or Arizona criminal statutes. Employees will be disciplined according to University Human Resources guidelines. Employees charged with violations may also be prosecuted under Illinois or Arizona criminal statutes.