You have the right to...

• Receive support from the University in obtaining counseling or other support, including access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) who provides free confidential counseling for employees
• Know what the Respondent has said in response to the allegation against them.  You have a right to review any evidence obtained from the Respondent
• Review the investigative report at the conclusion of the investigation.  You may be provided a copy of the investigative report or you may request a copy of the investigative report if it was not provided to you
• Select an advisor to be with you throughout the entire process.  The support person can be a friend, family member, attorney or advocate. This person will play a critical role during the hearing. If you do not have an advisor, you have the right to request that the university provide you with one.
• Be aided by the University, with interim measures as appropriate, in obtaining a working environment that is safe and secure
• Be informed by University officials of options to contact proper law enforcement authorities, including University and local police, and the option to be assisted in contacting police by University Officials to file case or to respond to claims
• Be informed by University officials of options to pursue a complaint through the University’s investigatory and disciplinary process or to respond to complaints
• Be informed of the nature, rules and procedures of the University’s investigatory and disciplinary processes and to be provided copies of applicable university policies and procedures
• Investigation and resolution of all credible complaints made in good faith to University officials
• Be treated with respect by University officials throughout the process
• Have confidentiality to the extent permitted by Eastern Washington University Policy 402-01—Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual and Interpersonal Violence
• Be free of retaliation
• Request removal of any investigator or hearings examiner to be removed on the basis of bias and/or conflict of interest
• Have the opportunity to participate in the process
• Be informed of the outcome/resolution of the complaint and the rationale for outcome
• Appeal the findings and/or outcomes of any disciplinary proceedings pursuant to EWU Policy 402-05 (Title IX Investigations & Hearings)

Supportive Measures

Once you report an incident of sexual misconduct, you have the right to receive immediate supportive measures. These measures are available to you regardless of whether you file a formal complaint. Supportive measures can include workplace modifications (request a schedule change or workplace location change), requesting a no contact directive preventing the Respondent from contacting you.

Right to a Fair, Impartial and Prompt Investigation

You have the right to have a fair and impartial investigation free from bias. An investigator will be assigned to investigate / manage your complaint. The investigator will ensure you are provided equal and unbias treatment throughout the process. The investigation should be prompt and conducted in compliance with policy.

You have the right to...

• Be informed by University officials of options to contact proper law enforcement authorities, including University and local police, and the option to be assisted in contacting police by University Officials to file case or to respond to claims
• Know what the Respondent has said in response to the allegation against them.  You have a right to review any evidence obtained from the Respondent
• Review the investigative report at the conclusion of the investigation.  You may be provided a copy of the investigative report or you may request a copy of the investigative report if it was not provided to you
• Select a support person to be with you throughout the entire process.  The support person can be a friend, family member, attorney or advocate.
• Be informed by University officials of options to pursue a complaint through the University’s investigatory and disciplinary process or to respond to complaints.
• Be informed of the nature, rules and procedures of the University’s investigatory and disciplinary processes and to be provided copies of applicable university policies and procedures
• Investigation and resolution of all credible complaints made in good faith to University officials
• Be treated with respect by University officials throughout the process
• Have confidentiality to the extent permitted
• Be free of retaliation
• Request removal of any investigator or hearings examiner to be removed on the basis of bias and/or conflict of interest
• Have the opportunity to participate in the process
• Be informed of the outcome/resolution of the complaint, any sanctions imposed, and the rationale for outcome, when permissible
• Appeal the findings and/or outcomes of any disciplinary proceedings pursuant to the Student Conduct Code when respondent is a student, and pursuant to applicable CBA provisions when the respondent is an employee

Right to a Fair, Impartial, and Prompt Investigation

You have the right to have a fair and impartial investigation free from bias. An investigator will be assigned to investigate / manage your complaint. The investigator will ensure you are provided equal and unbias treatment throughout the process. The investigation should be prompt and conducted in compliance with policy.