Issue link: https://resources.twc.edu/i/1498874
27 The Washington Center • Code of Conduct Last update February 2023 College and university liaisons, along with the Dean of Students or the unit that handles student conduct policies at the participant's home institution (if necessary), may be notified if the participant is involved in a violation that requires specific university response, in accordance with local, state, and national policies ▪ Liaisons may also be notified if the participant is placed on conduct probation. Any conduct violations that take place 10 days prior to leaving The Washington Center may be forwarded to the participant's home institution for adjudication. The home institution will have the authority to apply sanctions based upon their respective student conduct processes. A student receiving credit through TWC's School of Record who is alleged of conduct violations 10 days prior to leaving The Washington Center will have cases adjudicated by TWC staff, as appropriate, and will not be permitted appeals of assigned sanctions, if found responsible. ▪ Title IX or Clery Act: While not applicable to The Washington Center, TWC chooses to follow the best practices established by the Department of Education and may determine to contact the Title IX Coordinator or Administrator at the student's campus in lieu of the liaison, unless otherwise directed by the Dean of Students on the appropriate campus. Complainant Rights a) Complainants may seek and receive an order of no contact against another individual who has engaged in or threatens to engage in stalking, threatening, harassing, or other improper behavior that presents a danger to the welfare of the complaining party. b) To seek proper redress, a complainant of any form of harassment is encouraged to contact the Vice President of Student Affairs, who will activate the response protocol to investigate and support all involved parties on behalf of The Washington Center. c) Complainants will be treated with respect by TWC officials. d) Complainants will not be discouraged from reporting to officials. e) Complainants may be informed of the outcome and sanction of any disciplinary hearing involving sexual misconduct. f) Complainants will be informed in a timely manner of their options to notify proper law enforcement authorities. g) Complainants should be notified of available counseling, mental health or student services for complainants of sexual misconduct, both at TWC and in the community. h) Complainants should be notified of and made aware of options for, and provided assistance in changing academic and living situations after an alleged sexual assault, if so requested by the complainant and if such changes are reasonably available. i) The irrelevant prior sexual history of a complainant should not be admitted in a hearing.