a. Students:
Should a Respondent decide not to participate in the resolution process, the process proceeds absent their participation, to a reasonable resolution. Should a student Respondent permanently withdraw from the University, the resolution process ends with a dismissal as the University no longer has disciplinary jurisdiction over the withdrawn student.
However, Iowa Wesleyan University will continue to address and remedy any systemic issues or concerns that may have contributed to the alleged violation(s), and any ongoing effects of the alleged misconduct and/or retaliation. The student who withdraws or leaves while the process is pending may not return to the University in any capacity. Admissions and Human Resources will be notified.
If the student Respondent only withdraws or takes a leave for a specified period of time (e.g., one semester or term), the resolution process may continue remotely and that student is not permitted to return to Iowa Wesleyan University unless and until all sanctions, if any, have been satisfied.
b. Employees:
Should an employee Respondent resign with unresolved allegations pending, the resolution process ends with dismissal as Iowa Wesleyan University no longer has disciplinary jurisdiction over the resigned employee.
However, the University will continue to address and remedy any systemic issues, variables that contributed to the alleged violation(s), and any ongoing effects of the alleged harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation.
The employee who resigns with unresolved allegations pending is not eligible for admission or rehire with Iowa Wesleyan University, and the records retained by the Title IX Coordinator will reflect that status.
All Iowa Wesleyan University responses to future inquiries regarding employment references for that individual will include that the former employee resigned during a pending disciplinary matter.