Withdrawal of a Complaint
XI. Withdrawal of a Complaint
The Complainant may request to withdraw a Complaint at any time. The University reserves the right to make a determination whether to approve or deny this request, but will strongly consider the Complainant’s wishes.
Withdrawal or Resignation While Charges Pending:
A. Students: Should a student decide to not participate in the resolution process, the process proceeds absent their participation to a reasonable resolution. Should a student Respondent permanently withdraw from the University, the resolution process ends, as the University no longer has disciplinary jurisdiction over the withdrawn student. However, the University will continue to address and remedy any systemic issues, variables that have contributed to the alleged violation(s), and any ongoing effects of the alleged Sexual Discrimination and/or Harassment. The student who withdraws or leaves while the process is pending may not return to the University. A hold will be placed on their ability to be readmitted. If the student only withdraws or takes a leave for a specified period of time (e.g. one semester or term), the resolution process will continue and that student is not permitted to return to the University unless and until all sanctions have been satisfied.
B. Employees: Should an employee resign with unresolved allegations pending, the resolution process ends, as the University no longer has disciplinary jurisdiction over the resigned employee. However, the University will continue to address and remedy any systemic issues, variables that contributed to the alleged violation(s), and any ongoing effects of the alleged Sexual Discrimination and/or Harassment. The employee who resigns with unresolved allegations pending is not eligible for rehire with the University, and the records retained by the Title IX Coordinator will reflect that status. All University responses to future inquiries regarding employment references for that individual will include that the former employee resigned during a pending disciplinary matter.
C. Third Parties: Should a third party discontinue their relationship with the University with unresolved allegations pending, the resolution process ends, as the University no longer has disciplinary jurisdiction over the third party. However, the University will continue to address and remedy any systemic issues, variables that contributed to the alleged violation(s), and any ongoing effects of the alleged Sexual Discrimination and/or Harassment.