Student Bill of Rights
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Make a report to local law enforcement and/or state police;
- Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated
seriously;
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Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial
or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by the institution;
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Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful
opportunity to be heard;
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Be treated with dignity and to receive from the institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care
and counseling services, where available;
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Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault when these crimes and
violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or
violations;
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Describe the incident to as few institution representatives as practicable and not be required to
unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident;
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Be protected from retaliation by the institution, any student, the accused and/or the respondent,
and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the institution;
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Access to at least one level of appeal of a determination;
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Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a complainant, reporting
individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all
meetings and hearings related to such process; and
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Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal
justice, or judicial or conduct process of the institution.



