Student Sexual Misconduct Review Committee Update Delete

Reports to University President

Membership

Four male and four female employees appointed by the University President upon recommendation by the Title IX Coordinator. Members serve staggered, non-renewable two-year terms (eligible for another term after a one-year hiatus). The committee composition should mirror the diversity of Southern’s campus. Excluded from consideration in serving on this panel are members of the Office of Ministry and Missions and the Residence Hall staff because of their roles as potential counselors and/or advocates. The Vice President for Student Development selects the chair and chair-elect of the committee.

Purpose

1. To receive federally-mandated training in the adjudication process, using Title IX and sexual assault training resources approved by the Tennessee Independent Colleges and University Association (TICUA)
2. To determine responsibility in Title IX cases that go to hearing
3. To determine sanctions in Title IX cases in which a Respondent is found responsible for having violated Southern’s policy on sexual harassment and violence
4. Unless a Respondent appeals a decision by the hearing panel, its decision is final.