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X. Additional Policy and Procedure Information
Jurisdiction and Scope
This policy applies to the on-campus conduct of all students. It also applies to off-campus conduct of students that, in the College’s judgment, involves or affects the College or other members of the College community, such as conduct in connection with:
1. Academic work or other Davidson-related educational activities and experiences, such as class projects, field trips, study abroad, or internships;
2. Activities sponsored, conducted, or authorized by the College or its student organizations; or
3. Activities that cause or threaten harm to the health, safety, or well-being of the College or members of the
College community.
This policy applies to all such conduct by a student while a student, even if it occurs outside of an academic term or when the student is not otherwise present at Davidson College. Moreover, the College continues to have authority to initiate or continue administration of this policy with respect to any such conduct by a student while a student even if, after a formal complaint is filed, the student withdraws, takes leave, or is otherwise absent from Davidson College.
Rights of Student Parties
Complainant and Respondent have the following common rights:
• A prompt, fair, and impartial complaint resolution process, meaning a process that: o Is completed within reasonably prompt timeframes;
o Is conducted in a manner that is consistent with this Policy;
o Includes timely notice of meetings at which the parties may be present;
o Provides timely and equal access to information that will be used during the complaint resolution process; and
o Is conducted by individuals who do not have a conflict of interest or bias for or against the Complainant or Respondent
• Equal opportunities to have the advisor of the party’s choice present during any meeting or proceeding related to complaint resolution procedure under this Policy, including meetings related to investigation of the formal complaint;
• Written notification of the result of the complaint resolution process (subject to any redactions required by federal law);
• An outcome based solely on information presented as part of the complaint resolution process;
• To not be subject to acts or threats of retaliation for action taken in good faith as part of the complaint
resolution process;
• To not be required to take any reviews or examinations during the complaint resolution process (from the receipt of the Notice of Investigation until two calendar days after the Notice of Action is delivered);
• To decline to make statements, provide testimony, or attend meetings or proceedings related to the complaint resolution procedure under this Policy; provided, however:
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