53 NSU STUDENT HANDBOOK 2023-24 the institution or community, workshops, counseling or other related educational, training or personal development activities. 2.2.11.6. Residence Suspension – Separation of the respondent from the institution’s residence facilities for a definite period of time, after which the respondent is eligible to return. Conditions for return to the residence facilities may be specified. 2.2.11.7. Residence Expulsion – Permanent separation of the respondent from the institution’s residence facilities. A sanction of residence expulsion will take the form of residence suspension pending completion of the appeals process. 2.2.11.8. Suspension – Separation of the respondent from the institution for a definite period of time, after which the respondent is eligible to return. Conditions for return may be specified. A respondent who has been suspended from one institution may not enroll at another institution until the period of suspension has ended. 2.2.11.9. Expulsion–Permanent separation of the respondent from the institution. A respondent who has been expelled from one institution may not enroll at another institution. A sanction of expulsion will take the form of suspension pending completion of the appeals process. 2.2.11.10. Adverse Employment Action(s) – the institution may take adverse employment action, to include suspension, with our without pay, reassignment, demotion, and termination. 2.2.11.11. Withholding Degree – the institution may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the grievance process or the completion of all disciplinary sanctions imposed. 2.2.11.12. Revoking Admission and/or Degree – the institution may revoke admission to, or a degree awarded from, the institution for violation of institutional standards for obtaining admission or the degree, or for other serious violations committed by the respondent prior to graduation. 3. Receipt of Formal Complaint 3.1. An institution must investigate the allegations in a formal complaint. A formal complaint may be filed by a complainant or signed by the Title IX Coordinator alleging sexual harassment against a respondent and requesting that the institution investigate the allegations of sexual harassment. Where the Title IX Coordinator signs a formal complaint, the Title IX Coordinator is not a complainant or otherwise a party. Within 5 working days of receiving a formal complaint, the institution must provide written notice to the parties who are known. The written notice shall include: 3.1.1. Notice of allegations of sexual harassment potentially constituting sexual harassment, including sufficient details known at the time and with sufficient time to prepare a response before any initial interviews. Sufficient details include the identities of the parties involved in the incident, if known, the conduct allegedly constituting sexual harassment, and the date and location of the alleged incident, if known. 3.1.2. A statement that the respondent is presumed not responsible for the alleged conduct and that a determination regarding responsibility is made at the conclusion of the grievance process. 3.1.3. A statement informing the parties that they may have an advisor of their choice, who may be, but is not required to be, an attorney; that the advisor may accompany the party to
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