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[Parkland College student conduct code]

SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sexual assault and sexual abuse by any member of the college community will not be tolerated. The college will respond in a firm and judicious manner to all reports of alleged incidents of sexual assault and sexual abuse.

Definitions

Sexual assault is defined as sexual penetration by the use of force or threat of force. Sexual penetration includes intercourse, sodomy, oral sex, and penetration with an object.

Sexual abuse is defined as acts of a sexual nature not covered under sexual assault and which include but may not be limited to fondling and touching of sexual body parts without consent.

Reporting

Alleged victims of sexual assault and/or abuse or persons with knowledge of such incidents should file a report immediately to the Department of Public Safety at Parkland College (room X109; phone 217/351-2369) and/or their local law enforcement agency. In the event of actual or suspected sexual assault, immediate medical attention at a local medical emergency department should be obtained. All reports will be thoroughly investigated and referred to the vice president for student services who will conduct a separate investigation.

After investigation and charges are filed by the alleged victim, the case will progress according to the Student Conduct Code. Disciplinary proceedings will be instituted against a student charged with sexual assault or abuse independent of any external criminal charges which may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following criminal investigation and/or proceedings off campus. If the charges of sexual assault or abuse are found to have merit, sanctions such as conduct probation, suspension, or expulsion may be imposed. Alcohol and other intoxicants will not be used as a defense for sexual assault or sexual abuse.

Federal law requires that all incidents of sexual assault are to be included in the college's annual crime statistics report available to the public.

Evidence

Every effort should be made by the alleged victim and others to preserve any and all evidence obtained as a result of the incident and present such evidence to the appropriate law enforcement officials for possible use later either in criminal action or college disciplinary action.

Rights of the alleged victim/alleged perpetrator

Confidentiality of both the alleged victim and alleged perpetrator will be maintained throughout the investigation and hearing. The case will be handled as any other student discipline case. However, the results of the investigation and findings of the student discipline hearing will be reported to the alleged victim as well as the alleged perpetrator.

Educational programs

For detailed information regarding sexual assault and sexual abuse, prevention, preserving evidence, and resources, please refer to the brochure entitled “Sexual Assault,” available from the vice president for student services' office, room A124; Department of Public Safety, room X109; the Wellness Center, room L122; and the Counseling and Advising Center, room A251.

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