The Dean of Student Engagement, the Title IX Coordinator, or their designee may issue an emergency removal of a student Respondent upon receiving a report of sexual misconduct and prior to the resolution of a Formal Complaint process as a temporary measure, if a Respondent is reasonably believed to pose an immediate threat to the physical health or safety of any student or other member of the Luther Community. 

College personnel requested to review and assess risk and provide an individualized analysis of the emergency removal may include but not be limited to: Dean of Student Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Associate Dean of Student Engagement, Director of Campus Safety and Security, Director of Counseling Service, and/or other Title IX Team Members.

Notice of Emergency Removal 

The Office of Student Engagement or Title IX Office will notify the Respondent in writing as soon as possible after being notified of the alleged misconduct. 
The notice will include: 

1. The basis for the temporary emergency removal 
2. The process to challenge the decision 
3. Appropriate contact information for questions about the terms and conditions of removal such as retrieving property from residential housing, room and board, etc. Appropriate College personnel may be informed when deemed necessary. Personnel may include but not be limited to, student’s faculty, advisor, campus safety and security personnel, residential life personnel, and/or coaches. 

Continued Academic Progress 

At times and at the discretion of the Dean of Student Engagement or Title IX Coordinator, the student may not be able to access academic or social buildings of the College. During those times, the respondent may request assistance in exploring reasonable alternative coursework.

Challenge of the Emergency Removal 

Respondents receiving notice of emergency removal may challenge the decision by meeting with the Dean of Student Engagement or designee and presenting reasons against the emergency removal. Unless otherwise noted, the emergency removal will remain in effect until resolution of the case. 

Student Presence on Campus While Separated from the College 

Students who have been separated from the College through emergency removal, academic dismissal, suspension for disciplinary reasons, or for medical reasons do not have the rights and privileges accorded to full-time enrolled Luther students. Such students are expected to absent themselves from campus and to visit only with permission, given in advance, by the Office of Student Engagement. Failure to abide by this expectation may adversely affect the decision to readmit a student.