Procedures to Initiate a Complaint

  1. Reporting and Written Complaint:
    1. Alleged violations should be reported promptly to the Dean of Students at www.midwestern.edu/just-report-it.
    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.