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RESPONDENT INFORMATION FORM

MSU OFFICE OF INSTUTIONAL EQUITY

Either party may submit questions at any time up to the

SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATION PROCESS

deadline for review of the preliminary investigation report.



An investigation typically involves the following:

The opportunity to ask questions may not be used to



Interviews of the Claimant (the individual bringing the

harass or intimidate the other party.

complaint),

the

Respondent

and

any

relevant

PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE

witnesses;



Collection of any relevant documentary evidence;

The University uses the preponderance of the evidence



Drafting of a preliminary report that describes all of

standard to review allegations of the Policy. This standard

the evidence collected. You and the Claimant will have

means that, in determining whether the Policy has been

an opportunity to review the preliminary investigation

violated, the OIE staff will assess whether, based on the

report and provide feedback prior to the issuance of

evidence, it is more likely than not that you engaged in the

the final investigation report; and

prohibited conduct.



Drafting of the final report that includes a

NOTICE TO POLICE

determination of whether there has been a violation of

Claimants may pursue a complaint with the University and

the Policy.

police simultaneously. The MSU Police Department and

COLLECTION AND SHARING INFORMATION

Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) independently

Both the Claimant and the Respondent will have the

investigate complaints of relationship violence and sexual

opportunity to provide a statement, submit evidence, and

misconduct. The Police investigate to determine whether

identify potential witnesses. All information must be

there has been a violation of criminal laws. The Office of

submitted by the deadline for review of the preliminary

Institutional Equity investigates to determine whether

investigation report. Information provided by the parties

there has been a violation of University policy. The

is not confidential, and may be disclosed to the other

investigations proceed concurrently, and the outcome of

party

and

included

the

investigation

report.

one investigation does not determine the outcome of the

Information provided by the parties may also be disclosed

other investigation.

in response to subpoenas by law enforcement agencies

and freedom of information act requests received by the

The MSU Police Department shares information about on-

university.

going investigations with the OIE to the extent that sharing

such information will not interfere with law enforcement

INVESTIGATION TIMELINE

proceedings.

Every reasonable effort will be made to complete a formal

investigation within 60 calendar days, recognizing that

PROHIBITION ON RETALIATION

delays may be necessary based on a variety of factors

Michigan State University’s relationship violence and

including availability of parties, witness-

sexual misconduct policy prohibits retaliation against

es, and documents, and the occurrence of vacations and

individuals who provide information to the university,

academic breaks during the year. OIE will provide notice if

bring forth a complaint, or who are asked to cooperate in

the investigation timeline is extended beyond 60 calendar

an investigation. All individuals have a right to be

days.

protected from retaliation related to the information

INVESTIGATION HEARING

shared with the university.

As part of the investigation process, you have the

If you are experiencing retaliation, please contact our office

opportunity to meet with the OIE investigator for an

at (517) 353-3922 immediately so that we may address it

promptly.

investigation hearing. This is your opportunity to be heard

and tell your side of the story. Either party may submit

If the university is made aware of retaliation against a

questions in writing to be asked of the other party. The

claimant, witness, or respondent by other students,

investigator will ask the questions during the investigations,

employees, or third parties, the university will immediately

provided that the questions are relevant to the

investigate to determine what has occurred. MSU will take

strong responsive action if retaliation occurs.

investigation and issues of credibility.

Office of Institutional Equity

4 Olds Hall

East Lansing, MI 48824

Revised 7/27/2017

Phone: (517) 353-3922

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