Irvine University

GRIEVANCE POLICIES

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Students have the right to address grievances to any of the school Deans. If the situation cannot be resolved promptly, the student shall submit a report of the policy violation to any of the Deans or Administration. Upon receipt of the report, the Dean shall promptly notify the student that an investigation will begin and furnish the student with a copy of this policy. The Dean shall immediately investigate the situation and shall have the power to question persons with pertinent information, examine any pertinent materials, and question the student. Within fifteen (15) school days, exclusive of weekends and holidays, of notice to the student, the Dean shall determine whether a complaint shall be filed with the Academic Committee. If a complaint is filed, the person against whom the complaint is filed shall receive written notice which shall include the initial report, the factual allegations, a list of witnesses and evidence, the time and place of the hearing, a statement that the accused has the right to be represented by counsel or representative of his/her choice, and an opportunity to review any information gathered by the Dean.

If no complaint is filed with the Academic Committee because the allegation is without merit, the conduct is de minimis, or the evidence is insufficient, the Dean shall keep a record of the allegation, nonetheless. The student shall be informed accordingly.

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POLICY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT
It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and employment environment free of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment by a faculty member, employee, or student is a violation of this policy and is prohibited. Furthermore, harassment may violate Federal and State laws.
For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors, and other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment, academic status, or participation in any law school activity;
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for employment or academic decision affecting such individual or;
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS
A student, faculty member, or employee shall bring the complaint to the Dean (or the President/CEO, in the event the Dean is whom the complaint is against) within 90 days of the last act of alleged harassment, who will advise the plaintiff of the procedures available to the plaintiff under Federal and State laws. If the problem cannot be resolved at the first step within five (5) days, or within any extended period agreed to by the plaintiff, the complaint shall be put in writing and signed by the plaintiff and delivered to the Dean (or the President/CEO, in the event the Dean is whom the complaint is against). The Dean /President/CEO shall then advise the faculty member/ Dean against whom the complaint has been filed, shall provide the faculty member/Chief Administrator with a copy of the complaint, shall investigate the complaint, and shall execute final action and/or sanction in accordance with the Dean /President/CEO's authority. Further action includes reporting to the local enforcement authority.