The Title IX Coordinator, in consultation with Human Resources and/or the Provost, may issue an administrative leave for an employee respondent from the employee’s work environment or classroom. Employees may be subject to emergency removal when: 

• The employee is a person of interest in a law enforcement investigation involving a criminal sex offense 
• The employee is considered a direct threat to self or others, or 
• The employee is the subject of an egregious allegation of sexual misconduct that impacts the employee’s ability to work effectively. 

In most cases involving employees, the College will initiate an investigation into the allegation to determine relevant facts of the case prior to an issuance of an emergency removal. However, for more egregious allegations the College may act on the administrative leave based on the initial report as a temporary measure. In most cases, the employee will be placed on paid leave. 

Employee Presence on Campus While Separated from the College 

Employees who have been separated from the College for administrative leave or disciplinary reasons do not have the rights and privileges of other employees. Luther College may restrict access to the employee’s Luther email, networks, or other College property. Such employees are expected to absent themselves from campus and to visit only with permission, given in advance, by the Human Resources office. Failure to abide by this expectation may be treated as insubordination.