Statement of Individual Rights

An individual who reports an alleged violation of the sexual harassment is entitled:

  • To be treated with respect by college officials.
  • To be made aware of available options.
  • To take advantage of campus support resources.
  • To experience a safe living, working, and educational environment.
  • To be made aware of options that are available including support resources, remedial actions, timeframe to file a complaint and resolution options.
  • To be advised of the status of an investigation, remedial actions that have been taken, preparations for an on-campus hearing, the outcome of a hearing and, if necessary, assessed sanctions, whether an appeal has been filed and/or the outcome of an appeal.
  • To have an advisor present for all meetings and proceedings.
  • To have irrelevant prior sexual history (rape shield)  disallowed in a Luther College Hearing Board hearing.
  • To refuse to have an allegation resolved through alternative resolution procedures 
  • To be provided amnesty for minor misconduct that is ancillary to the incident that is a violation of this policy.
  • To be free from retaliation.

An individual accused of allegedly violating the sexual harassment policy is entitled:

  • To be treated with respect by college officials.
  • To take advantage of campus support resources.
  • To experience a safe living, working, and educational environment.
  • To have an advisor present during all meetings and proceedings.
  • To be advised of the status of an investigation, remedial actions that have been taken, preparations for an on-campus hearing, the outcome of a hearing and, if necessary, assessed sanctions, whether an appeal has been filed and/or the outcome of an appeal.
  • To have irrelevant prior sexual history (Rape Shield) disallowed in a Luther College Hearing Board hearing.
  • To refuse to have an allegation resolved through alternative resolution procedures. (not applicable to employee respondents)
  • To be heard in accordance with the Luther College Policy and Procedures