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Any
member of the University community may file (and is responsible
for filing) a complaint against an individual who allegedly
violates the rights of another person or a Shepherd University
regulation or policy (see Disciplinary Procedures for more
detailed information).
Shepherd
University strongly supports the vigorous prosecution in the
State courts of any person who commits a felony within the
jurisdiction of the University. Students who are victims of
felonies are strongly encouraged to file such complaints
with the West Virginia State Police, as well as with the
University. Whenever a written complaint is presented to a
campus police officer or Student Affairs, the State Police
will be notified of any alleged felony if they have not
been previously notified. Notification will include the
offense alleged and the name of the alleged perpetrator
but disclosure of the victim’s identity will be at the election
of the student victim, unless disclosure by a University official
is legally compelled.
I.
To report a crime, a violation of campus policy, or complaint,
students should contact the following University officials:
If
you are a victim of or wish to report a crime contact the
Campus Police at Call Boxes throughout the campus or at
their Office in Sara Cree Hall. (Also see Sexual Assault
or Sexual Harassment sections below).
A.
If you wish to report a violation of a campus policy or
have a complaint against another student, please contact
an administrator in the Student Affairs Office or Residence
Life Office.
II.
Sexual Assault
A.
Students who are victims of sexual assault or who have questions
about such matters are encouraged to contact one of the
following campus officials for assistance: The Judicial
Coordinator, an administrator in the Student Affairs Office,
a member of the Health Center, a University counselor, a member
of the Residence Life staff, or any campus Police officer.
Students may also contact the rape crisis hotline of the
Shenandoah Women’s Center, 263-8292 or 876-6679.
B.
Students who are victims of sexual assault have the right
to file a complaint with campus officials AND local law
enforcement agencies.
1.
A student who has filed a sexual assault complaint under
University regulations has the right to be accompanied by an
advocate or counselor of his or her choosing during a Campus
Judicial Board hearing. The advocate may not participate
directly in the hearing.
2.
If a student files a sexual assault charge against another
student under the University judicial system, the complainant
has the right to be informed of the outcome of the hearing
in the same manner and within the same time frame as the
accused.
III.
Sexual Harassment
Complaints
may be formally or informally lodged with the University Affirmative
Action Officer, an Administrator in the Student Affairs
Office, or the Judicial Coordinator. |
