Statement of Privacy

The College is committed to protecting the privacy interests of all individuals involved in a report of Discrimination or Harassment. In any report, investigation, or resolution of an allegation made under this Policy, every effort will be made to protect the privacy interests of the individuals involved in a manner consistent with the need for a thorough review of the allegation and the protection of any individual or the broader campus community. Information related to a report under this Policy will be shared only with those College employees who “need to know” in order to assist in the investigation and/or resolution of the complaint. At all times, the privacy of the Parties will be respected and safeguarded. All College employees who are involved in the review, investigation or resolution of a report will only share information with others on a need-to-know basis. 

The College expects all community members involved in any report, investigation, or resolution of an allegation made under this Policy to respect the privacy of all parties involved, including the Complainant, the Respondent, and all witnesses.

Students or employees wishing to obtain confidential assistance or access to campus resources without making a report to the College may do so by speaking with professionals who are obligated by law to maintain confidentiality. These professionals, who are identified in the Confidential Resources section of this Policy, include individuals in the Student Health and Wellness Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, spiritual advisors, and confidential resources available to regular College employees through the Employee Assistance Program.

If a Complainant requests that their name or other identifiable information remain confidential, the College will seek to respect the request of the Complainant, and where it cannot do so, the College will communicate with the Complainant about the reasons why the request for confidentiality cannot be honored. In cases where confidentiality is requested, the College will balance this request with its obligation to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for all College Community members.  Depending on the information provided, maintaining the confidentiality of a Complainant may limit the College’s ability to take action in response to a report.

All resolution proceedings are conducted in compliance with the requirements of FERPA, the Clery Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, and Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, College Policy, and all applicable federal, state and local laws. No information shall be released from such proceedings, or other aspects of addressing reports received under this Policy, except as required or permitted by law or College Policy.