This policy does NOT apply to admissions decisions, unless defined Prohibited Conduct was involved. Note: All Complainants are encouraged to report all Prohibited Conduct regardless of where the incident occurred or who committed the act to ensure WesternU is able to take prompt action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the Complainant and the University community. Reporting a Complaint Any WesternU community member who believes he or she has been subjected to Prohibited Conduct (See Section VI for full definitions) is encouraged to immediately report such concerns and may request that an investigation be conducted. WesternU defines any individual who presents as the impacted party of any Prohibited Conduct defined under this policy as the “Complainant”. The “Respondent” is considered to be the individual who has been accused of violating this policy. A Complainant can choose to report violations under this policy by: Contacting the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinators (See Page 3-4); Contacting Law Enforcement: A Complainant has the right to notify or decline to notify Law Enforcement. A Complainant can report immediately by calling: Emergencies: 911 or 9-911 (on-campus) Local Police: California: Pomona Police Department - 490 West Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766, (909) 622-1241 or (909) 620-2155 Oregon: Lebanon Police Department – 40 N. 2nd Street, Unit 100, Lebanon, OR 97355, (541) 451-1751 Filing a Complaint with an External Reporting Agency (See Page 3-4). A Complainant can simultaneously pursue all of the above options. There is no time limit for reporting Prohibited Conduct; however, WesternU’s ability to appropriately respond to a possible violation may be diminished over time. If a Respondent is no longer a student or an
This policy does NOT apply to admissions decisions, unless defined Prohibited Conduct was involved. Note: All Complainants are encouraged to report all Prohibited Conduct regardless of where the incident occurred or who committed the act to ensure WesternU is able to take prompt action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the Complainant and the University community. Reporting a Complaint Any WesternU community member who believes he or she has been subjected to Prohibited Conduct (See Section VI for full definitions) is encouraged to immediately report such concerns and may request that an investigation be conducted. WesternU defines any individual who presents as the impacted party of any Prohibited Conduct defined under this policy as the “Complainant”. The “Respondent” is considered to be the individual who has been accused of violating this policy. A Complainant can choose to report violations under this policy by: Contacting the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinators (See Page 3-4); Contacting Law Enforcement: A Complainant has the right to notify or decline to notify Law Enforcement. A Complainant can report immediately by calling: Emergencies: 911 or 9-911 (on-campus) Local Police: California: Pomona Police Department - 490 West Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766, (909) 622-1241 or (909) 620-2155 Oregon: Lebanon Police Department – 40 N. 2nd Street, Unit 100, Lebanon, OR 97355, (541) 451-1751 Filing a Complaint with an External Reporting Agency (See Page 3-4). A Complainant can simultaneously pursue all of the above options. There is no time limit for reporting Prohibited Conduct; however, WesternU’s ability to appropriately respond to a possible violation may be diminished over time. If a Respondent is no longer a student or an
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