Student Conduct & Regulations 68|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey Complainant’s continued participation. C. An individual also has the right to report sexual misconduct to law enforcement, separate and apart from any report or Formal Complaint made to the University. D. Victims and witnesses of sexual misconduct have the right to be assisted by the University in notifying law enforcement authorities of sexual misconduct or they can decline to notify such authorities. E. Witnesses and Parties cannot be compelled to participate in the hearing, and have the right not to participate in the hearing free from retaliation. F. Each Party who is charged with a violation of this Policy where jurisdiction is appropriate has a right to a hearing and for an Advisor to cross-examine Parties and Witnesses. G. At the time a report is made, the reporting party does not have to decide whether to file a Formal Complaint or make a report of sexual misconduct to law enforcement. H. An affected party has the right to request Supportive Measures from the University, which may include interim contact restrictions. I. The reporting party has the right to seek medical treatment to address physical and mental health and to preserve evidence. J. Parties may also have options to file civil actions in court or with administrative agencies. K. To file a Formal Complaint, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or his/her designee. Hazing Policy 1. Introduction Kutztown University of Pennsylvania prohibits hazing and takes any allegation of hazing very seriously. Consistent with university policy and state law, Kutztown University will respond to all reports of hazing to the fullest extent possible and encourages all members of the community to promptly report allegations of any conduct that constitutes hazing. A copy of the Kutztown University Hazing Policy is published in the online student handbook, The Key, posted on the university’s website, and is distributed to active/recognized student-based organizations on an annual basis. For additional information on hazing policies, bi-annual hazing transparency reports, and hazing prevention resources please refer to http://www.kutztown.edu/studentconduct.
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