The College will promptly consider all reports of sexual violence. It will take necessary and appropriate measures seeking to remedy such situations, after due consideration of the reporting party’s wishes and concerns, although its ability to effectively remediate may be impaired or precluded if a student who reports an act of sexual violence is unable, or unwilling, to identify a potentially responsible party, is unwilling to assist in any investigation that may be undertaken, or requests that no action be taken with respect to a potentially responsible party. In addition, if a reporting student wishes to maintain confidentiality and requests that the student’s name or other identifiable information not be shared in connection with any investigation or proceedings under this Policy, or requests that the College not conduct an investigation, the College may, in its discretion, but is not obligated to, honor the student’s request.
In exercising such discretion, the College will weigh requests by a student to decline the disciplinary process or for confidentiality against the College’s obligation to take reasonable steps to help ensure a safe, nondiscriminatory environment for all members of its community. The College has the sole discretion to make the determination as to whether an investigation must be conducted or proceedings under this Policy must occur. Additionally, if a student pursues the disciplinary process, that student may also withdraw a Formal Complaint any time after filing it, or may withdraw from any continuing involvement with the College’s process at any time. That determination by the student will not preclude the College from continuing to investigate, or from continuing the College’s process under this Policy.