respect for the individual is vital. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts does not tolerate sexual assault in any form. The definition of “sexual assault” includes but is not limited to sexual battery, the threat of a sexual assault, and rape, including but not limited to forced oral copulation, foreign object, or sodomy. Statement of the StandardofEvidence:GurnickAcademyofMedicalArtsusesapreponderanceoftheevidencestandard. Sanctions Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts May Impose Following a Final Institutional Disciplinary Determination of Rape, Acquaintance Rape, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or OtherSexualOffense: Sexual assaults violate the standards of conduct expected of every member of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Sexual assault is a criminal act that subjects the perpetrator to criminal and civil penalties under state and federal law. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will abide by and cooperate with local, state, and federal sanctions in all cases. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts disciplinary action may include expulsion depending on the seriousness of the situation. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will review the victim’s academic standing after a sex offense or alleged sex offense if those changes are requested and reasonably available. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will investigate the sexual assault allegations in which the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during an institutional disciplinary proceeding, including the opportunity to be accompanied to any related meeting or proceeding by an advisor of choice. Students who have allegedly violated the code of conduct or been accused of sexual harassment or other Title IX violations may request a hearing by the Student Disciplinary Panel. The panel comprises the Title IX Coordinator, the Director of Financial Aid, and the Program Director. A faculty member may substitute for one of the panel members as necessary. The complaining student will be asked to write their allegations, and a copy will be provided to the alleged perpetrator. A hearing will be held within two (2) weeks of receipt of the allegations, and the panel will hear fromthecomplainantandtheallegedperpetratorseparately.Bothpartiesmayhaveanyonepresentwiththem for the hearing, including an advisor of their choice. The panel may call other students or employees as needed. The accuser and the accused must be notified simultaneously and in writing of the outcome of the proceeding, appeal procedures, any change to the result before it becomes final, and when the result becomes final. The parties will be provided the determinations concurrently. If another action is taken, and the alleged perpetrator remains in school, the complainant may request a transfer to another program start or shift as a protective measure.Thepanelmayalsoconsideratransferoftheallegedperpetratortoanotherprogramstartorshift. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts may impose sanctions following a final determination of a disciplinary proceeding regarding rape, acquaintance rape, or other forcible or non-forcible sex offenses. Penalties for students can be up to expulsion from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Appropriate action will be taken against employees per the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts policies in the Employee Handbook. The disciplinary action imposed by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will not be in place of penalty, fines, or imprisonmentimposedbythelegalsystem. The victim’s confidentiality will be protected, including record-keeping that excludes personally identifiable information on victims. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will take all reasonable steps to investigate and respond to the complaint commensurate with the complainant’s request for confidentiality or termination of investigative pursuit. 116