Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2023–2024 47 In the event it is determined that the complaint falls under a university policy or procedure (e.g., Title IX, OHR, Title VII), the matter may be removed from this process and handled under the university’s published policies. If the initial review discloses that the complaint cannot be substantiated or the complained-of behavior does not constitute student mistreatment, and, therefore, has no merit, the EADASA will dismiss it. If the identity of the student is known, the student will be notified and may appeal to the dean. The dean may uphold the decision of the EADASA or may determine that the complaint warrants further review and convene an ad hoc committee. The ad hoc committee will meet to review the facts of the complaint and may receive written or oral testimony from both complainant and accused. All materials will be held confidential by the committee. The person against whom the complaint is made may attend the hearing and will be provided the opportunity to rebut the complaint. The chair of the ad hoc committee will submit a written report of the committee’s findings to the EADASA. The EADASA will notify, in writing, the student and the person against whom the complaint is made of the findings. The department chair, supervisor, program director, or faculty adviser and the SPAC will also be notified (see above) and will be responsible for determining disciplinary or corrective actions. The EADASA will be notified, in writing, of any disciplinary or corrective action taken. Record of the proceedings will be kept by the EADASA. All complaints of student abuse or mistreatment brought to the EADASA will be cross-checked to determine if the person against whom the complaint is made has been cited previously. If an allegation of abuse or mistreatment is made against an individual at an affiliated clinical site, the EADASA will meet directly with the student and applicable officials at such site to address and remediate the situation. In the interim, provisions will be made to reassign or remove the student from interaction with the person against whom the complaint is made. 7. Appeals Process If either the student or the person against whom the complaint is made wants to appeal the decision of the ad hoc committee, a written appeal must be submitted to the dean of the college within five days of notification of the decision. The dean, or the dean’s designee, will conduct an appeal review by examining the facts gathered during the process, as well as any new facts offered by either party for consideration. The dean, or designee, will notify the parties in writing of the final decision. 8. Confidentiality Unless legally required (e.g., there appears to be imminent risk of serious harm, a criminal investigation, mandatory Title IX reporting, mandatory disability discrimination reporting, court order, or as otherwise required by law), all officials involved in the investigation of mistreatment will hold all communications with those seeking assistance in confidence, and not disclose confidential communications unless given permission to do so. Substance of matters discussed in the office will remain confidential, but the EADASA will report general, de-identified trends of issues to provide feedback to the dean, and designees, and to advocate systems change when appropriate. The EADASA and other investigators and decision-makers will strive to maintain confidentiality to the full extent appropriate, consistent with the need to resolve the matter effectively and fairly. The parties, persons interviewed in the investigation, persons notified of the investigation, and persons involved in the proceedings will be
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