Title IX- Sanctions

Factors considered when determining a sanction/responsive action may include, but are not limited to:

• The nature, severity of, and circumstances surrounding the violation(s)
• The Respondent’s disciplinary history
• Previous allegations or allegations involving similar conduct
• The need for sanctions/responsive actions to bring an end to the discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation
• The need for sanctions/responsive actions to prevent the future recurrence of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation
• The need to remedy the effects of the discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation on the Complainant and the community
• The impact on the parties
• Any other information deemed relevant by the Decision-maker(s)

The sanctions will be implemented as soon as is feasible, either upon the outcome of any appeal or the expiration of the window to appeal without an appeal being requested.

The sanctions described in this policy are not exclusive of, and may be in addition to, other actions taken or sanctions imposed by external authorities.

Student Sanctions:

The following are the usual sanctions that may be imposed upon students.

• Warning
• Required Counseling
• Mentoring
• Reprimand
• Residence Hall Removal
• College No Contact Order
• College No Trespass Order
• Suspension
• Withholding Diploma
• Expulsion

Employee Sanctions

Responsive actions for an employee who has engaged in harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation include:

• Warning – Verbal or Written
• Performance Improvement/Management Process
• Required Counseling
• Loss of Annual Pay Increase
• Loss of Oversight or Supervisory Responsibility
• Demotion
• Suspension with or without pay
• Termination

For the full list and descriptions of student and employee sanctions, read the Non-Discrimination Policy.

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