All students are protected by due process. The Dean's Office is very concerned that each student is treated fairly and that each student's rights are protected. The University will investigate alleged cases of misconduct when the incident happened on campus property, or at a sponsored campus event, and the alleged violator is a student. Anyone may make an allegation against a student, however, allegations are preferably in writing and may not be anonymous. Written allegations are evaluated by the Dean prior to contacting the accused student.
Evaluation includes determining the credibility of the complainant.
In addition, the evidence is evaluated to determine its value and relevance to the case. It is exceedingly rare for the Office to receive false or vindictive allegations of misconduct. In addition, it is a violation of University policy to submit false information to the Office in the hopes of getting another student in trouble. Notice is sent via U.S. mail to the student mailing address on file with the University. Notice will include a statement about when and where the alleged violation occurred and what allegedly happened.