Respondent Information Form - Msu Office Of Instutional Equity

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RESPONDENT INFORMATION FORM
MSU OFFICE OF INSTUTIONAL EQUITY
OIE ROLE
INTERIM AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Interim measures are accommodations and other
We are neutral: OIE’s role is to conduct an impartial,
assistance put in place when OIE receives notice of an
fair, and unbiased investigation into allegations of vio-
incident. Interim measures can include changes to
lations of the University’s Policy on Relationship Vio-
class-work schedules, changes in living arrangements, and
lence & Sexual Misconduct (“Policy”).
other accommodations. Interim measures are instituted
OIE investigators cannot provide advice, suggestions,
immediately
upon approval from a University official and
or support but can provide referrals to the resources
remain in place until the investigation and adjudication
listed on the attached reference guide.
process is concluded.
At the conclusion of the investigation OIE’s role is to
determine whether or not the policy was violated.
NO-CONTACT DIRECTIVE
Where OIE concludes a policy violation occurred, OIE
An investigator may decide to issue a “no-contact” order as
will refer the case to the appropriate office for
a protective measure. A “no-contact” order can be several
sanctioning/disciplinary action. If OIE determines that
things. It can be an order prohibiting the respondent from
the policy was not violated, it means that the standard
having any contact with the claimant. It can also prohibit
under the policy was not met or there was insufficient
the respondent’s access to certain areas of campus or
information to establish that the policy was
require the respondent to move to a different residential
violated.
This should not be mistaken for OIE
location and/or class section, etc. “No-contact” orders are
concluding that an individual did/did not experience
issued on a case-by-case basis and are enforced at the
an incident.
university level. A violation of OIE’s no-contact directive
YOUR ROLE
could result in disciplinary action. A no-contact directive is
different from a court-ordered protection order.
To arrange for a support person or advisor during
meetings with OIE and notify OIE so that appropriate
AMNESTY FOR DRUGS OR ALCOHOL POSSESSION AND
meeting space can be secured.
CONSUMPTION VIOLATIONS
To request referrals from OIE for support services.
To provide witnesses, evidence, and other information
The university encourages students to report all incidents
to OIE during the investigation.
of relationship violence or sexual misconduct. Therefore,
To submit questions to be asked of the other party to
students who report relationship violence or sexual
OIE.
misconduct will not be disciplined by the university for a
To review the preliminary investigative report and pro-
violation of the university’s drug and alcohol possession or
vide feedback.
consumption policies that may have occurred in
connection with the reported incident. Students are also
protected by a Michigan law that provides amnesty for
alcohol-related crimes if an underage individual, after
ADVISOR/SUPPORT PERSON
consuming alcohol, presents (or accompanies an underage
You have the right to bring an advisor or support person of
person presenting) at a health facility or agency for
your choice to all meetings with OIE staff.
treatment or observation as a result of sexual assault.
SUPPORT RESOURCES
MSU union-represented employees may, at any point in the
process, consult their collective bargaining agreements and
In an effort to support all individuals engaged in the
consult the MSU Office of Human Resources, Employee
university review and investigation process, resources are
Relations: 1407 S. Harrison, Suite 130, East Lansing, MI
available to students and employees responding to
48823, 517-353-5510.
complaints under the Relationship Violence and Sexual
Misconduct Policy. These resources are provided in the
The attached reference guide contains contact information
attached reference guide. Most of the resources listed are
about and contact information for confidential advisors who
available at no cost.
have in-depth knowledge of the OIE investigative process
and can provide support throughout the process including
attending meetings with you.
Office of Institutional Equity
4 Olds Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
Revised 7/27/2017
Phone: (517) 353-3922

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