Yes, we have a full process that guide our efforts and have recently established an office for compliance and equity of sex and gender based concerns. Yes, please see the rights of reporting and responding student section or title ix policy for a list of rights.
Someone affected by sexual violence needs to know that their friends and family believe them. The Annual Campus Safety and Security report is published to provide information including crime statistics and policies and procedures concerning alcohol, drugs, sexual assault and general safety on The Rockford University campus.
The report can be accessed by going to the Campus Safety and Security Website. Anyone, including prospective students and employees, may obtain a paper copy of the report by contacting Campus Safety and Security. A criminal investigation undertaken by the police seeks to determine whether an individual violated criminal law.
An individual who is found guilty of such a crime following a police investigation and trial may be imprisoned. In contrast, Title IX investigations conducted by Rockford University determine whether a respondent has violated the University policy on sexual misconduct and what disciplinary actions are appropriate. An individual has the right to pursue a university investigation by filing a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator and to pursue criminal charges through the police. A complainant may elect to file a complaint with the University, the police or both at the same time.
While Rockford University may provide information or support, university and criminal investigations are independent and distinct.
