Once a formal complaint against a student has been made to the Office of Judicial Affairs, a fact-finding investigation will be conducted. Following the completion of the preliminary investigation, the chief student affairs officer or designee shall take one of the following actions:
Dismiss the matter if there is no basis for the allegation(s) or the allegation(s) does not warrant disciplinary action. The individuals involved shall be notified that the complaint has been dismissed.
Refer the matter to mediation (except in cases involving allegations of sexual assault, stalking or other forms of sexual violence); or
Prefer formal disciplinary charges.