Student Bill of Rights

  1. Make a report to local law enforcement and/or state police;

  2. Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated

seriously;

  1. Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial

or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by the institution;

  1. Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful

opportunity to be heard;

  1. Be treated with dignity and to receive from the institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care

and counseling services, where available;

  1. Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault when these crimes and

violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or

violations;

  1. Describe the incident to as few institution representatives as practicable and not be required to

unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident;

  1. Be protected from retaliation by the institution, any student, the accused and/or the respondent,

and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the institution;

  1. Access to at least one level of appeal of a determination;

  2. Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a complainant, reporting

individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all

meetings and hearings related to such process; and

  1. Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal

justice, or judicial or conduct process of the institution.