Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

["Peters, Sara" <>]

Hi All,  

 

We have a case where a UTC student was raped by a student at another university. After putting the student through a long investigative and hearing process, they found the respondent responsible. The respondent promptly appealed and the decision was overturned based on jurisdiction. There Title IX policy states the following:

 

"the conduct occurs outside the context of a University employment or educational program or activity, but has continuing adverse effects on or creates a hostile environment for students, employees or third-parties while on campus or University property owned or controlled by the University or in any employment or education program or activity."

 

Basically, because the complainant was not a student they claim they have no jurisdiction over the case. At UTC, we hold all students accountable for the policy regardless of the identity of the victim or their status as a non-UTC student. Is this not the case at many other universities? If this is not the case, is the complainant informed before an investigation and hearing? I’m a wee bit upset about how this was handled. 

 

 

Sara K. Peters
Women's Center Director
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
University Center 351A
423-425-5605

Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day, saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” 
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