If it is determined under the preponderance of evidence standard (more likely than not to have occurred) that the respondent is not responsible for a Sex Discrimination or Sexual Harassment policy violation the complaint will be dismissed. 

If it is determined under the preponderance of evidence standard (more likely than not to have occurred) that the respondent is responsible for a Sexual Harassment policy violation the following sanctions will be considered. The listing of sanctions below is not intended to be exclusive; in addition, sanctions may be imposed singularly or in combination when a violation of this policy is found. 

Sexual Discrimination (includes gender discrimination) may include the following sanctions of the student(s) found responsible.

• Restriction – A limitation on a student’s privileges for a period of time and may include but not be limited to the denial of the use of facilities or access to parts of campus, denial of the right to represent SKC, or denial of participation in extracurricular activities.
• Service Project – Community service or an education class or project beneficial to the individual and campus or community.
• Probation Level I – A specified period of time during which the student is placed on formal notice that he/she is not in good social standing with SKC and that further violations of regulations will subject him/her to suspension or expulsion from the SKC. 
• Housing Suspension – If applicable and warranted by the severity of the incident, separation of a student from the student housing for a specified period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for returning may be specified.
• Suspension – If warranted by the severity of the incident, exclusion from enrollment in classes and other privileges or activities for a definite period of time not to exceed three years and until the conditions which are set forth in the hearing outcome letter are met.  Students who are suspended from SKC are not permitted on campus or in campus buildings, facilities or activities at any time for any reason during the period of suspension, unless otherwise directed by the Dean of Student Affairs. Conditions to conclude a suspension and reinstatement process will be stated in the written notification.  Notation on the transcript is not made; however, a permanent record of the action is maintained in the student’s record. Any refund of tuition or fees will be subject to SKC’s normal withdrawal policy.
• Expulsion – Termination of student status for an indefinite period. The conditions for readmission, if any, shall be stated in the hearing outcome letter. Notation on the transcript is not made; however, a permanent record of the action is maintained in the student’s record. Any refund of tuition or fees will be subject to SKC’s normal withdrawal policy. Expulsion should be reserved and used only in cases involving the most severe instances of misconduct. 

Sexual Harassment may include the following sanctions on the student(s) found responsible.

• Restriction – A limitation on a student’s privileges for a period of time and may include but not be limited to the denial of the use of facilities or access to parts of campus, denial of the right to represent SKC.
• Service Project – Community service or an education class or project beneficial to the individual and campus or community.
• Behavioral Change Requirement – Required activities including but not limited to, seeking academic counseling, substance abuse assessment, decision making class, writing a reflection paper, etc.
• Housing Suspension – If applicable, separation of a student from the student housing for a specified period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for returning may be specified.
• Probation Level II – Adds to Level I the stipulation that students are prohibited from participating in any extracurricular activities not directly associated with academics (e.g., intramural sports, attending athletic events, student organizations/clubs/associations, leadership positions within housing or other organizations). Students must apply to get off Conduct Probation Level II by submitting documentation of their significant proactive efforts to become good citizens of the community and engage in responsible, productive behavior.
• Suspension – If warranted by the severity of the incident, exclusion from enrollment in classes and other privileges or activities for a definite period of time not to exceed three years and until the conditions which are set forth in the hearing outcome letter are met. Students who are suspended from SKC are not permitted on campus or in campus buildings, facilities or activities at any time for any reason during the period of suspension, unless otherwise directed by the Dean of Student Affairs. Conditions to conclude a suspension and reinstatement process will be stated in the written notification. Notation on the transcript is not made; however, a permanent record of the action is maintained in the student’s record. Any refund of tuition or fees will be subject to SKC’s normal withdrawal policy.
• Expulsion – Termination of student status for an indefinite period. The conditions for readmission, if any, shall be stated in the hearing outcome letter. Notation on the transcript is not made; however, a permanent record of the action is maintained in the student’s record. Any refund of tuition or fees will be subject to SKC’s normal withdrawal policy. Expulsion should be reserved and used only in cases involving the most severe instances of misconduct. 

Sexual Violence may include the following sanction on the student(s) found responsible.

• Expulsion – Termination of student status for an indefinite period. The conditions for readmission, if any, shall be stated in the hearing outcome letter. Notation on the transcript is not made; however, a permanent record of the action is maintained in the student’s record. Any refund of tuition or fees will be subject to SKC’s normal withdrawal policy. Expulsion should be reserved and used only in cases involving the most severe instances of misconduct. 

Both parties will be notified of the outcome in writing by certified mail or other agreed upon form of notice within five business days after the hearing at the same time. Both parties have the right to appeal the decision reached through the hearing proceedings within five days after the hearing.