Upon receiving a formal complaint alleging sexual harassment, written notice of the allegation(s) (“Notice of Allegations”) must be provided within seven (7) instructional days to both the complainant and the respondent. The written notice must be made by an approved method of notification and include:
- The identities of the parties involved in the incident.
- The conduct allegedly constituting sexual harassment.
- The date and location of the alleged incident.
- Notice of the college’s sexual harassment grievance process, to include information regarding its informal resolution process, if available;
- A statement that the respondent is presumed not responsible for the alleged conduct and that a determination regarding responsibility will be made upon conclusion of the grievance process.
- Notice as to whether the college’s code of conduct prohibits knowingly making or submitting false information during the grievance process, and;
- Notice that the parties may have an advisor of their choice. Such notice of allegations must be provided at least three (3) instructional days prior to any initial interviews or meetings to allow the respondent sufficient time to respond to the allegations. Notice of additional allegations added after the initial notice must also be provided in writing through an approved method of notification.