All members of the university community reporting or responding to an act of sexual misconduct have the right to
- be treated with dignity and respect;
- have a prompt, impartial, and equitable resolution of the report of the incident;
- have any proceedings conducted by individuals who have been adequately trained and are free from conflicts of interest;
- have all reports and investigations of sexual misconduct treated seriously and with respect for the privacy of all involved;
- have the full, prompt, and reasonable cooperation from campus personnel in responding to a report of an incident of sexual misconduct;
- have access to counseling and other appropriate services established by the university or through formal NSU agreements;
- have equitable rights in any resolution process, such as
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- being informed in writing of the outcome (including the decision[s], sanction[s], and rationale) of any university disciplinary proceeding, and
- the opportunity to utilize an appeals procedure, if one is provided
- in situations involving crimes of sexual violence, the reporting or responding parties may also
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- have an adviser/support person of their choosing present with them during a disciplinary proceeding or any meeting pertaining to the investigation/ resolution (so long as that individual complies with the guidelines for participating as an adviser) and
- be assured that the proceedings will be conducted by individuals who receive annual training on issues related to sexual violence and how to conduct investigations and/or resolutions in a way that protects the safety of victims and promotes accountability