and/or degree. Serious and violent incidents and acts of non-consensual sexual intercourse (the policy equivalent to the crime of rape) usually result in suspension, expulsion or termination of employment. Delivery of this outcome to the parties will occur without undue delay between notifications. All parties will be informed of the appeal processes, and their rights to exercise a request for appeal. Should any change in outcome occur prior to finalization, all parties will be timely informed in writing, and will be simultaneously notified when the results of the resolution process become final. Northern will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence (as defined in Section 16, of Title 18, United States Code), or non-forcible sex offense, the results of any disciplinary hearing conducted by the university against the student who is the alleged perpetrator of the offense. If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of the crime or offense, the university will provide the results of the disciplinary hearing to the victim’s next of kin, if so requested. Disciplinary Process for Sexual Misconduct Incidents. The general steps of the University’s disciplinary process for sexual misconduct incidents follow this sequence (see SDBOR Policy 1.4.1 for further details): 1. Formal Complaint 2. Notice of allegations of sexual harassment to the parties who are known will be given within five (5) working days of the time the formal complaint is received. 3. Investigation 4. Investigative report (at least 10 working days prior to a hearing) 5. Hearing 6. Proposed written determination provided to the parties simultaneously 7. Petition for Administrative Review (no later than ten (10) working days after notice of the institution’s decision is deemed received) At any point prior to reaching a determination regarding responsibility the institution may facilitate an informal resolution process, such as mediation, that does not involve a full investigation and adjudication. REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS In accordance to the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, the Jeanne Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Northern is providing a link to the State of South Dakota Registry https://sor.sd.gov. All sex offenders are required to register in the State of South Dakota and to provide notice of each institution of higher education in South Dakota at which the person is employed, carries a vocation or is a student. Registered sex offenders can be identified by contacting the local law enforcement officials in our municipality. If you would like information regarding registered sex offenders who are actively enrolled or employed at Northern, contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office at 605626-7100 or Aberdeen Police Department at 605-626-7000. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 18
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