Sexual Assault Policy

Campus Judicial Procedures

For Students: Sexual Assault is a violation of “Respect for Persons; Peace and Justice” as described in the Student Handbook Planner. It is considered a “Serious Offense” and will be addressed in conformity with other serious offenses. It is important to know that the victim may have a supporter (any Earlham College community member of their choice) present during the reporting and College Judicial Council processes. See “Reporting Violations and Initial Actions Taken.”

For Faculty: On-Campus Judicial Procedures for faculty and staff members will be addressed by using and adapting procedures established in the “Sexual Harassment Policy.” www.earlham.edu/policies/harassment.html In the case of sexual assault the judicial process begins with the Harassment Board being called together by the College Grievance Officer in consultation with the Provost or Vice President for Finance. Consult the Harassment Policy Section: “Harassment Board Procedures.” Ultimately, if the complaint is sustained, the President of Earlham will decide on disciplinary actions consistent with the Faculty Handbook and the Staff Handbook.

The status (student, faculty, staff) of the accused determines whether College Judicial Council (for students) or the Harassment Board (for faculty/staff) hears the case.