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The University strives to accord all participants in the student conduct process with basic procedural protections and to achieve informed and equitable results. During conduct hearings, students alleged of conduct violations, as well as those bringing charges, may be accompanied by a supporter, without voice, of the Drew University community. In matters involving sexual misconduct the students may have any advisor, without voice, of their choosing.
Multiple or Related ViolationsComplaints
Where the same facts or circumstances involve violations of different aspects of Drew policies, all related complaints against a person will be addressed, heard, and resolved in one forum and proceeding. Complaints meeting or hearing based on the constituency of the person complained against. Complaints alleging violations of this Policy that involve the same facts and circumstances, cannot be pursued in multiple forums or on a serial basis when the same facts and circumstances are involved. In the event that a proceeding under this Policy also involves claims under another University Policy or forum, the appropriate administrator shall determine which Policy or forum has a predominant interest and which procedure must be applied. All related violations shall be considered in the proceeding selected, based on the constituency of the person complained against..
Privacy of Records
All proceedings, documents, activities and meetings related to a specific investigation and/or complaint are considered private, as permitted by the University Policy or applicable law. While privacy will be maintained to the extent possible, the University cannot commit to privacy on an across the board basis. The University will use its best efforts not to disseminate information about an investigation or complaint beyond those who have a need to know consistent with its obligations under state and federal law.
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