Further, a student who has been suspended or excluded has the right to obtain a review of the record by the president of the University or by a vice president designated by the president. See the Appendix to this section for the Sexual Assault Hearing and Appeals System constitution. Sexual Assault Sexual assault means any intentional or knowing touching or fondling by the accused, either directly or through the clothing, of the victim's genitals, breasts, thighs, or buttocks without the victim's consent. Sexual assault includes touching or fondling of the accused by the victim when the victim is forced to do so against his or her will. Sexual assault also includes any nonconsensual acts involving sexual penetration of the sex organs, anus, or mouth.
Sexual assault is an act of violence.
Verbal conduct, without the requisite physical touching or fondling, is not deemed sexual assault under the hearing procedures defined below. Any student who has been sexually assaulted should seek medical treatment immediately and report the event at the Health Service or at the Evanston Hospital or Northwestern Memorial Hospital emergency room. Medical staff at these organizations are prepared to deal with a rape victim in a thoughtful, caring, confidential manner. Because sexual assault is a serious crime, medical staff also are alert to the need to identify and preserve evidence that the crime occurred. Following medical treatment, a student who has been sexually assaulted should file a criminal complaint with the University Police if the incident occurred on the Evanston campus or with the Evanston Police Department if the incident occurred off campus in Evanston.