Creating a matrix, IMO, asks for more trouble than it is worth. Challenges based on interpretations of the matrix by both offender and complainant will wear you
out! Allow some discretion, it is easier to explain the decision than to say why it didn’t fit the matrix “box”.
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From: Rob Buelow [mailto:]
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 11:59 AM
To: Greco, Donna <>
Cc: Rhonda Jackson <>; Yvonne Cournoyer <>; Kristie M Wyatt <>;
Subject: Re: Educational Sanctions
This is very helpful, Donna!
One thing that I've heard come up a bit is the value (or not) of a "matrix" outlining what types of violations warrant what types of sanctions. Do you or others have something like that in place? From a liability
perspective, does that degree of disciplinary transparency and consistency help a school? Is it feasible in practice? Very interested in hearing thoughts.
On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, Greco, Donna <> wrote:
At Dickinson, we have a range of possible sanctions. Here is a list from our sexual misconduct policy.
I hope this is helpful.
Possible
Student
Sanctions:
` Warning:
Notice
to
a student
or organization
that continuation
or repetition
of conduct
found to
be in
violation of
the Sexual
Harassment
and Misconduct
Policy
and/or Community
Standards
may
result in
further
disciplinary
action.
` Housing
Restriction(s): Housing
restrictions include,
but are
not limited
to, restricted access
to any
or all
parts of
residence halls,
the loss
of room
selection/lottery privileges,
the loss
of off-campus
lottery participation,
relocation to another
College residential
facility,
requirement to
move on-
or off-
campus,
as appropriate,
at an
individual’s
own expense,
removal of
guest privileges,
and/or restriction
from specific
housing
options.
` Assessment
and
Treatment:
Referral
to the
Wellness
Center
or approved
off-campus
agency for
assessment
and/or treatment.
This includes,
but is
not limited
to, services
from certified
programs who
offer: counseling
for sex
offenders, for
sexual awareness
and sensitivity,
for substance
use, for
intimate partner
violence and
for violence
risk.
` Restrictions
on Participation
or Use:
Restrictions
on participation
include the
revocation,
or the
loss for
a stated
period of
time or
under a
stated set
of conditions,
of a
student’s
ability to
participate in
certain College-approved
activities, including,
but not
limited to,
varsity sports, clubs,
organizations (including
but not
limited to
Greek
organizations), or
leadership positions
with such
sports, clubs,
and organizations.
Restrictions on
use include
the denial
of access
to or
use of
certain College
facilities, programs,
or equipment
for a
stated period
of time
or under
a stated
set of
conditions.
` Probation:
A
specified period
of time
requiring maintenance
of exemplary
conduct. Further
violations during
this time
may
result in
more serious
sanctions than
are
imposed in
the absence
of
probationary status.
During a
probationary period,
the terms
imposed
on an
organization will
also be
binding on
its members.
` Stayed
Suspension:
A
student or
organization on
stayed suspension
has been
found
responsible for
conduct that
warrants suspension
from the
College. In
the exercise
of its
discretion, the
College
has determined
to withhold
immediate
imposition of
suspension and
to allow
the individual
or organization
to remain
on campus,
usually with
additional terms
of
compliance. If
a student
or organization
is found
in violation
of any
aspect of
the Sexual
Harassment and
Misconduct Policy
and/or the
Community’s
Standards
or of
terms of
compliance during
the period
of the
stay,
the stay
on this
suspension may
be lifted
and the
suspension will
become
effective immediately,
resulting
in separation
from the
College for
the remainder
of the
suspension period.
In addition,
any other
sanctions for
the new
violation(s) will
be imposed.
During a
period of
stayed suspension,
the terms
imposed on
an
organization will
also be
binding on
the members
of the
organization.
` Suspension
from the
College: A
student suspended from
the College
may
not participate
in classes
or other
College activities
and may
not be
on College
property (except
by appointment,
arranged in
advance with
the Provost
and Dean
of the
College (or
designee) or
the Vice
President and
Dean
of Student
Life (
or designees)
for the
period of
time specified
in the
notice of
suspension. Suspension
extending beyond
the semester
in which
action is
taken shall
consist of
units of
full semesters
and/ or
summer
sessions. In
no case
shall the
suspension terminate
prior to
the end
of a
semester.
Courses taken
at another
institution during
this period
of
suspension will
not be
accepted for
transfer at
the College.
Conditions for
resuming active
status on
campus
following suspension
may
be imposed
by the
College. A
sanction of
immediate
suspension will
go into
effect within
24 hours
of receipt
of the
outcome
letter unless
otherwise
noted in
the outcome
letter and
shall remain
in effect
throughout any
appeal process.
An
organization that
is suspended
shall be
required to
forfeit its
ability to
conduct group-sponsored
activities or
to participate
in College-sponsored
activities, and
any College
support for
the organization
will be
withdrawn,
during the
period of
suspension.
` Revocation
or
Withholding of
Diploma and
Degree: If
a student
has graduated
from the
College, or
has otherwise
satisfied the
requirements for
earning a
degree, before
violations of
the Sexual
Harassment
and Misconduct Policy
are
discovered or
before a
determination of
violations is
complete,
the College
reserves the
right to
revoke the
diploma and/or
degree
conferred, or
to withhold
the conferring
of a
degree or
diploma otherwise
earned for
a specified
period of
time or
indefinitely.
` Expulsion:
For
an
individual, permanent
termination of
student status,
which
includes
exclusion from
any College
property,
College sponsored,
or College
affiliated events.
A person
expelled from
the College
is denied
the rights
and privileges of
inclusion in
the Dickinson
College community
both as
a
student and
as an
alumnus/alumna.
Expulsion will
go into
effect within 24
hours of
receipt of the
outcome letter
unless otherwise
noted in
the outcome
letter,
and shall
remain in effect
throughout any
appeal process.
For
an
organization,
permanent termination
of the
organization’s
relationship
and status
with the
College, which
includes termination
of access
to facilities,
funding, and/or
right to
assemble
as an
organization on
College property
and at
College-sponsored or
affiliated events.
An
organization expelled
from the
College is
denied the
rights and
privileges of
inclusion in
the Dickinson
College community
as an
organization.
` Other:
Such
other
sanctions as
may
be appropriate in
the judgment
of the
College. The
College identifies
the following
as standard
sanctions for
violating the
Sexual
Harassment
and Misconduct
Policy
when a
formal hearing
is utilized.
These standard
sanctions are
specific to
the student’s
status at
the institution.
A Respondent
can expect
to have
additional sanctions
to assist
in his/her
learning and/or
the safety
of the
campus and
Complainant.
Donna Greco, MSW
Title IX Coordinator
Dickinson College
Student Life
28 North College St.
Carlisle, PA 17013-2727
(717) 254-8316
From: Rhonda Jackson [mailto:]
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 9:16 AM
To: 'Yvonne Cournoyer' <>; Kristie M Wyatt <>;
Subject: RE: Educational Sanctions
I would like this as well!
Thanks so much,
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From: Yvonne Cournoyer [mailto:]
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 8:42 AM
To: Kristie M Wyatt;
Subject: RE: Educational Sanctions
I’d be interested in this as well. Our campuses are looking at options, too.
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Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 4:51 PM
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Subject: Educational Sanctions
I am interested in seeing what other schools are doing for educational sanctions (for those Title IX related cases that do NOT rise to the level
of suspension or dismissal).
Lists, resources, or brainstorming are all welcome!
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