4.4.5 : Other Conduct That May Constitute Sex Discrimination Or Violate This Policy

In accordance with this policy, the University is empowered to investigate and sanction other conduct that is discovered because of a complaint brought under this policy that may violate Title IX and this policy. Such related conduct may include, without limitation, incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, as those terms are defined by state and federal laws. For example:

1.    Domestic Violence includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence, abuse, assault and/or battery by a person who is married, cohabiting, or who has a child in common with the victim.

2.    Dating Violence includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence, abuse, assault and/or battery by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim. The length, type, and nature of the relationship are considered in determining if such a relationship exists.

3.    Stalking includes engaging in conduct or a series of actions directed at another person if that conduct, or series of actions would cause the other person to have a reasonable fear for his or her safety.
Violations of the rules of confidentiality as articulated herein or violations of any interim measures imposed under this may be subject to discipline pursuant to this policy or other University policies.