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Consistent with its obligations under governing laws, Bryant & Stratton College prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression (including transgender status) or any other protected characteristics in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other College-administered programs.
It is the policy of Bryant & Stratton College to comply with:
An individual may contact either the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / 504 Coordinator or the Grievance Coordinator with matters related to compliance with disabilities laws. For matters related to compliance with other anti-discrimination provisions individuals may contact the Grievance Coordinator. See the Civil Rights and Other Non-Academic Grievances Directory posted to the College website.
Students may elect to use the Grievance Procedures detailed below in the event of alleged discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic. Students also may contact the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights by email at [email protected] or first-class mail at U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100.
Bryant & Stratton College recognizes and accepts its responsibilities under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act (1972) and its implementing regulations to not exclude a student's participation in, deny a student the benefits of or subject a student to discrimination on the basis of sex, including pregnancy or a pregnancy related condition such as childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy or recovery therefrom. The College recognizes that students who are pregnant or who have a pregnancy related condition may be in need of a reasonable adjustment to a College policy so the student may continue to pursue their educational endeavors. The College seeks to create an environment that encourages voluntary sharing of information so that support can be provided to students in need. To that end, although students are not required to inform the College of their pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, they are encouraged to do so in the event a reasonable adjustment is necessary.
Students may request adjustments or accommodations necessitated by pregnancy or a pregnancy related condition such as childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy or recovery therefrom. Some examples of adjustments such a student may require could be:
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and a student in need of a reasonable adjustment is encouraged to initiate and engage in the interactive process outlined below so that support can be provided by the College where available and appropriate.
A student in need of a reasonable adjustment to a College policy due to pregnancy or a pregnancy related condition must contact their Title IX Coordinator and submit their request in writing. Requests for adjustments may be made at any time, are considered on a case-by-case basis and responses will depend on need, academic requirements, reasonableness and availability of the adjustment requested. Upon submitting a request to the Title IX Coordinator, receipt of the student's request will be acknowledged in writing and the student will be asked to engage in an interactive process alongside the Coordinator and other administrative staff as may be necessary in order to determine whether the request can be granted, to arrange for the requested adjustment (if granted) or identify an alternative. Medical documentation may be required in order to demonstrate that a requested adjustment is medically necessary.
Submission of a request does not guarantee its approval. Not all requests can be granted by the College. A request that would require a fundamental alteration of course or program requirements, or that would place an undue administrative or financial burden on the College, may be denied. The interactive process between the student, the Title IX Coordinator and other necessary staff is important in order to identify whether more reasonable accommodation(s) may be possible in the event the College is unable to grant the initial request. To that end, students who are pregnant or dealing with a pregnancy related condition are encouraged to contact their Title IX Coordinator as soon as possible so that future needs may be considered in advance as the student's pregnancy (or recovery from the pregnancy related condition) progresses.
If possible, a student in a clinical degree program who is in need of an adjustment related to their clinical participation should contact their Program Director (or designee) prior to selection of clinical/internship sites. Students are reminded that requests for adjustments may be made at any time. As with classroom expectations, clinical/internship participation and outcome expectations are a required component of all clinical degree programs at the College. Requests for adjustments related to clinical participation also will be considered on a case-by-case basis through an interactive process with the student, Title IX Coordinator and Program Director (or designee). The execution of an authorization for the release of information related to the request may be needed so that the request can be discussed with the potential clinical/internship site(s) in order to determine whether the requested adjustment will be acceptable to the site. If the requested accommodation is not acceptable to any potential clinical/internship site, the College will work with the student to determine whether there is a viable alternative that would not require fundamental alteration of course or program requirements and to arrange for completion of clinical participation requirements when the student is able, if there is no viable alternative.
As part of the interactive process, the student will be informed in writing by the Title IX Coordinator (and/or Program Director or designee in the event of a clinical student's request for a clinical participation adjustment) of the College's decision on the requested adjustment, along with any other pertinent information (such as future adjustments as determined to be necessary and arranged for in advance). Please note that adjustments are not effective until the interactive process, described above, is complete and you receive a communication stating that your request for an adjustment has been granted. Submitting your request and any necessary additional documentation or information does not guarantee your specifically requested adjustment and does not immediately put that adjustment into place.
If a student feels their request for an adjustment was not satisfactorily considered, addressed or handled, or was wrongly denied, the student is encouraged to utilize the College's Grievance Procedures outlined herein to submit a formal grievance to the appropriate Grievance Coordinator for consideration of the handling of the initial adjustment request and any decision related to the same. Students who wish to submit a formal grievance must do so within thirty (30) days of the event that is complained of. The College's Grievance Procedures will include investigation by the Grievance Coordinator, an opportunity for submission of evidence and any other steps to ensure a prompt, equitable and thorough investigation of the student's complaint. The Grievance Coordinator will issue a written disposition of the complaint after investigation. An appeal of that written disposition may be made to the Campus Director within ten (10) business days of receipt of the written disposition. The decision of the Campus Director is final. Students in Virginia dissatisfied with the decision of the Campus Director may contact staff at the State Council on Higher Education for Virginia as a last resort at 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219.
In certain situations, a pregnancy, pregnancy related condition or complication may be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If that is the case, the student may instead request a reasonable accommodation under the ADA pursuant of the process outlined below. In either the case of an adjustment or an accommodation, it is both the right and responsibility of students to identify their need for services and to engage in an interactive process with the College to address those needs.
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Bryant & Stratton College recognizes and accepts its responsibility to provide a broad range of services to qualified students with disabilities in an effort to ensure them equal opportunity and full participation in their educational efforts. To that end, Bryant & Stratton College maintains institutional policies and procedures that govern the provision of accommodations to students with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations are available to students with disabilities who provide documentation by a qualified professional and are 'otherwise qualified' for admission to the College. The student must demonstrate that they possess the ability to meet the academic standards of the curriculum. Each student's eligibility for accommodations is considered and determined on a case-by-case basis dependent on the supporting medical and/or psychological documentation provided. It is both the right and responsibility of students to determine their need for services.
Students seeking accommodations must complete and submit a Request for Accommodation form for review by the campus ADA/504 Coordinator. A complete list of the ADA/504 coordinators can be found on the college website. While students may discuss requested accommodations with faculty members if they so choose, students should be aware that members of the faculty are not authorized to grant such accommodations. Students are encouraged to discuss with the ADA/504 Coordinator reasonable accommodations appropriate to support the student.
Students should conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the College's educational mission. The term "student" includes all persons enrolled and taking courses at the College, either full-time or part-time. This Student Code of Conduct applies to students at all locations of the College including students of Online Education and Continuing Education and applies to conduct that occurs at any College campus, premises, facility (including on-campus housing and off-campus housing secured through the College), the College's online environment and any College-related activities. Students at the College are expected to conduct themselves honestly, ethically, and meet the highest standards of personal integrity and to comply with the Student Code of Conduct. Conduct in violation of this Code is subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
Policies and procedures related to sexual misconduct and other related offenses are outlined in the College's Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Students may be subject to discipline up to suspension or dismissal from Bryant & Stratton College for poor conduct including but not limited to:
Cheating - The term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to: (1) inappropriate collaboration or carrying out conduct which the student knew or should have known provided him with an unfair advantage in the course; (2) using any course materials for which distribution and use has been specifically prohibited by the instructor. This includes but is not limited to, materials found on crowdsourcing source sites, such as Course Hero, Grade Buddy, and Koofers, which contain materials such as graded quizzes and exams, homework answers, etc., along with any questions that are or might be intended for future quizzes and exams; (3) sabotage; (3) falsification; (4) bribery; (5) the use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (6) use of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; (7) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the College faculty or staff; (8) theft of another student or person's academic work; and (9) engaging in any behavior specifically prohibited by a faculty member in the course syllabus or class discussion.
Plagiarism - The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to: (1) "self-plagiarism," which includes a student reusing significant, identical, or nearly identical portions of his or her own work without acknowledging that one is doing so or without citing the original work; (2) the use of purchased reports or other material represented as the student's work; (3) the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear attribution; and (4) the unattributed use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
The Dean or designee of each campus is appointed as both the Judicial Officer (for purposes of Student Code of Conduct violations and disciplinary proceedings) and Grievance Coordinator (for receiving and investigating formal grievances).
Any attempt by a student, faculty, or staff member to retaliation, intimidate, threaten, coerce, or otherwise discriminate against a person who makes a report of or who is otherwise involved in reporting, an investigation of, or a hearing for alleged violations of the College's conduct policy, is prohibited. Persons who believe that they have been retaliated against for making a complaint/report or for cooperating in an investigation or hearing should immediately contact the College's Grievance Coordinator. Any person who retaliates against a person who has cooperated in an investigation and/or hearing is in violation of College policy and will be subject to disciplinary action.
Disciplinary Procedures are initiated by the College's Judicial Officer or identified designee ("Judicial Officer") and are used when there is an allegation of student misconduct. While one may report a matter that may lead to a Disciplinary Procedure, only the Judicial Officer may initiate one. Resolution of a Disciplinary Procedure may include a variety of sanctions issued against the charged student.
Grievance Procedures are used to seek resolution of claims of discrimination, harassment or retaliation based on membership in a protected class against members of the faculty or administration not covered by other specific grievance procedures in other College policies (i.e., Sexual Misconduct Policy). Resolution of a grievance depends on the investigatory result.
This section describes the procedures that are followed when a Judicial Officer initiates a disciplinary proceeding. These procedures are not intended to provide constitutional due process to students. Any notices sent to a charged student pursuant to this disciplinary process shall be sent by email. Notices will be deemed delivered on the date sent.
Any member of the College Community may submit a report alleging a student's violation(s) of the Code of Conduct. The report should be submitted to the Judicial Officer, who then will conduct a preliminary investigation of the allegations. The report should be submitted to the Judicial Officer, who then will conduct a preliminary investigation of the allegations. If the Judicial Officer determines the allegations can be disposed of administratively, the Judicial Officer will work to resolve the matter short of formal disciplinary proceedings. Such disposition will be final and binding, with no appeal therefrom.
Any time the Campus Director or designee learns of a possible Code of Conduct violation, they have the discretion to impose an interim suspension. An interim suspension may include the removal of the student from class, the campus (including the College's online environment), housing, or college-related activities, as determined by the Campus Director or designee.
Interim suspension may be imposed to ensure (1) the safety and/or well-being of members of the College Community, including the charged student; (2) protection, preservation or prevention of misuse of College property, assets or resources and/or (3) no continued threat of disruption to or interference with the normal operations of the College.
The interim suspension does not replace the disciplinary process and is temporary pending resolution of the same. If the Campus Director or designee opts to institute an interim suspension, the charged student will be notified of this decision and will be provided a date, time and location of a meeting at which the student may contest and show why the interim suspension should be lifted. The decision of the Campus Director or designee on whether to continue the interim suspension pending resolution of the disciplinary process is final.
If the allegations are not resolved informally and the Judicial Officer concludes that the allegations, if proven true, would constitute a violation of the Code of Conduct, the Judicial Officer then carries out any additional investigation required and prepares a Charging Letter. The Charging Letter is what initiates the disciplinary process and must contain:
Failure to timely request a hearing constitutes a waiver. If no hearing is requested, the matter will proceed without one and the Committee will reach a determination on written submissions, only.
Upon issuance of a Charging Letter, the Campus Director or designee will appoint the Code of Conduct Committee ("Committee") to determine the validity of the allegations. The Committee will include individuals who have no prior involvement with the subject matter of the charge(s) or the person involved. Where feasible, the Committee will be comprised of a campus administrator, a faculty member, and a student advisor who is not advising any of the involved students. The campus administrator will serve as the Chair.
The Committee will schedule a date for the hearing or its review of written submissions and will send the charged student with a notice that provides this information. A charged student does not have the right to counsel in the disciplinary process but may have their counsel submit a brief for review by the Committee.
The hearing will be recorded and preserved for at least five (5) years. At the hearing, the Committee may address concerns for the personal safety, well-being, or fears of confrontation of any witness or party as it deems appropriate and reasonable. If the charged student fails to appear at the hearing or submit a written response, the information in support of the charges shall be presented to and considered by the Committee in the absence of the student.
Three (3) days before the hearing, each party must deliver to the Committee and to each other a copy of all documents, and other evidence it wishes to present, including the names and addresses of any witnesses it wishes to present at the hearing. The witness list must contain a summary of the testimony the witnesses are expected to give.
Formal rules of process, procedure and technical rules of evidence are not used in Code of Conduct hearings. The Committee will ensure the orderly presentation of witnesses, evidence and will have the authority to determine the admissibility of testimony and other evidence. The Judicial Officer has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the charged student violated one or more provisions of the Code of Conduct. Each party will be entitled to present a brief opening statement in addition to presenting their evidence. The Committee may ask questions of the parties and any witnesses. Disruption of the proceedings by any individual, including the charged student, may result in suspension of the hearing, forfeiture of the disciplinary process and/or possible Code of Conduct violations.
Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Committee will meet in a closed session to deliberate. The closed session will not be recorded. A decision will be reached by a majority vote.
If no hearing was requested, three (3) days before the date of the Committee's scheduled review of written submissions, each party must deliver to the Committee and to each other a copy of their written submission relative to the allegations. The Committee's deliberation on the written submissions will be closed to the public and will not be recorded.
The Committee will provide both parties with written notification of its determination. The Committee may (1) dismiss the charge(s) for insufficient evidence; (2) find that no violation of the Code of Conduct occurred; or (3) find that a violation did occur and issue any sanctions deemed appropriate. If a violation is found to have occurred, the Committee's written determination will include the Code of Conduct provision(s) determine to have been violated and sanction(s) imposed.
Should a charged student withdraw or be withdrawn from the College during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings, such withdrawal will be treated as a voluntary forfeiture of the disciplinary process. In such cases, the Campus Director or designee will consider the evidence regarding the alleged violation(s), render a decision on whether the student violated the Code of Conduct, and issue any sanctions deemed necessary. The decision of the Campus Director or designee will be final, with no right of appeal.
In determining the appropriate sanction(s), the Committee will consider the nature and seriousness of the offense, extenuating circumstances, and prior violations. More than one sanction may be imposed for any single violation. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to:
The charged student has the right to appeal the Committee's determination to the Campus Director or designee by submitting a written Appeal Letter within three (3) days of the release of that determination. The Appeal Letter must provide a complete explanation of the basis for the appeal. Failure to timely appeal the Committee's determination will result in the Committee's determination becoming final.
In considering the appeal, the Campus Director or designee will consider whether the proceedings were conducted in conformity with prescribed procedures. Deviations from designated procedures will not be a basis for granting an appeal unless, in the opinion of the Campus Director or designee, prejudice resulted. If the charged student presents evidence in their appeal not presented to the Committee, consideration of such new evidence is within the discretion of the Campus Director or designee.
In ruling on the appeal, the Campus Director of designee should consider the following:
If the appeal is granted, the Campus Director or designee will issue a revised determination and sanction, if necessary. Should a determination be made that additional fact finding is necessary, the case will be returned to the Judicial Officer and re-opened for further proceedings in accordance with any instructions of the Campus Director or designee. If the appeal is denied, the Committee's decision will be final. A written decision on the appeal will be provided to the charged student, Judicial Officer and Committee. The written decision will include a summary of the determination, any change to the original determination and/or imposed sanction(s). The decision on appeal will be final and any sanctions levied will be carried out by the Judicial Officer.
Students may use these procedures to seek resolution of claims of discrimination, harassment or retaliation based on membership in a protected class against members of the faculty or administration, including those that may arise where a student is also an employee of the College.
All sexual misconduct allegations are heard through the process outlined in the College's Sexual Misconduct Policy. Concerns regarding grades must be brought under the Grade Appeal Procedures. The Grievance Coordinator is the Dean or designee at each campus. If the Grievance Coordinator is the subject of the grievance, the grievance should be submitted to the Campus Director who will designate a substitute to conduct the investigation and serve as the Grievance Coordinator. All notices to be sent under these grievance procedures shall be sent by e-mail.
A student who believes they have experienced discrimination, harassment or retaliation based on membership in a protected class by a member of the faculty or administration is encouraged, but is not required, to discuss the matter informally with the Grievance Coordinator to determine whether an informal resolution is possible. A student who has initiated the informal resolution process may stop it at any time and initiate the formal resolution process. Engagement in the informal resolution process does not extend the deadline to file a formal grievance.
In cases where an attempt at informal resolution was not successful, informal resolution is not practicable, appropriate, or the student prefers to skip the informal resolution process, the they may initiate a formal grievance.
A formal grievance is initiated by submitting a written complaint within thirty (30) days of the event complained of to the Grievance Coordinator who will then investigate the grievance. In student grievance investigations, the College maintains confidentiality to the degree practicable to investigate and address the grievance effectively. The College cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality. The grievance should include 1) the student's name and contact information; 2) the facts of the incident or action complained about; 3) the date of the incident or action giving rise to the grievance; 4) the type of discrimination, harassment or retaliation alleged to have occurred; 5) efforts taken to resolve the complaint, if any; 6) the specific relief sought; and 7) the names of any witnesses and other evidence. A student submitting a grievance does not have the right to counsel in the grievance process but may have their counsel submit a brief for review by the Grievance Coordinator.
The Grievance Coordinator will acknowledge receipt of the grievance and conduct their investigation. Cooperation of the student in the investigation process is necessary and expected. The investigation may include, but is not limited to, interviews of the relevant parties and any identified witnesses, a review of relevant evidence, including any evidence submitted by the parties, and any other steps necessary to ensure a prompt and thorough investigation of the grievance.
The student and the accused may provide the Grievance Coordinator relevant evidence throughout the investigation.
The Grievance Coordinator will issue a written disposition of the grievance using a preponderance of the evidence standard.
Copies of the disposition will be sent to the grievant and the accused.
If the grievant or the accused is not satisfied with the grievance disposition, they may submit a written appeal to the Campus Director or designee. Any appeal must be made within three (3) days of the date of the disposition. If an appeal is not timely made, the disposition of the Grievance Coordinator will become final. The appeal must contain a complete explanation of the grounds for appeal.
In reviewing the appeal, the Campus Director or designee will consider the evidence from the Grievance Coordinator's investigation and the Grievance Coordinator's disposition. In the event new evidence is submitted on appeal, the Campus Director or designee will decide whether to consider that evidence and that decision is final. The Campus Director or designee will apply the preponderance of the evidence standard in deciding the appeal and will respond to the appeal in writing. The decision of the Campus Director is final.
Students in Virginia dissatisfied with the decision of the Campus Director may contact staff at the State Council on Higher Education for Virginia as a last resort at 101 N. 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219.
Each Bryant & Stratton College campus has a Grievance Coordinator whose responsibility is to administrator these procedures. The Grievance Contact Directory for all Grievance Coordinators at each campus is available at BSC Grievance Contact Directory
Each campus of Bryant & Stratton College also has an ADA/504 Coordinator who is responsible for ensuring the College's compliance with laws related to individuals with disabilities. However, it is the Grievance Coordinator, and not the ADA/504 Coordinator, who administers these procedures when a complaint regarding disability discrimination is brought.
Bryant & Stratton College prides itself in providing a positive experience for all students. In the event you become dissatisfied with any aspect of your educational experience, you have the right to submit a formal complaint. To submit a formal complaint prepare a written complaint describing the nature of the problem, the date of occurrence, and your student identification number. Send the complaint to the manager of the appropriate department via email. If your concern does not relate to a specific department, address your complaint to the Dean. You will receive a response from the manager or campus designate. The response may include, but is not limited to a scheduled meeting, or resolution action. If you are dissatisfied with the response from the campus department manager, you may submit your concern to the Campus Director.
The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) provides a pathway for student complaints related to distance education courses, distance education activities, and distance education operations provided by the College in other SARA states (outside of New York which is the College's Home State under NC-SARA). This SARA Student Complaint Process is to educate students on how (and where) they may submit such complaints, as well as the process.
The SARA Student Complaint Process is only for student complaints resulting from distance education courses, distance education activities, and distance education operations of the College in SARA member states (outside of New York). A list of SARA member states is available here. For students in New York (or a state that is not a member of SARA), any complaint regarding the College should be submitted through the College's Student Complaint Process available here.
Student complaints related to grades or Code of Conduct violations may not be addressed through this SARA Student Complaint Process.
Any Bryant & Stratton College student having a complaint or grievance they wish to have addressed must first follow the College's Complaint Procedures or Grievance Procedures, depending on the subject matter. Student Grievance Procedures are to be used for resolution of complaints of discrimination. If you have a Grievance, a written complaint detailing your grievance should be submitted to the Grievance Coordinator within thirty (30) calendar days of the event complained of. Your grievance will be investigated by the Grievance Coordinator. The College's Grievance Policy and Procedures are detailed here. Student Complaint Procedures are to be used for resolution of all other complaints in the event you become dissatisfied with any aspect of your educational experience. To register a formal complaint, please prepare a written complaint describing the nature of the problem, date of occurrence, and your student identification number. Your written complaint should be submitted to the manager of the appropriate department out of which your complaint arose. If your concern does not relate to a specific department or you are otherwise unsure of where to submit your complaint, please submit your complaint to the Dean. The College's Student Complaint Procedures are detailed here. If your complaint is satisfactorily resolved by the College, there is no need for further action. In the event your complaint is not satisfactorily resolved and your complaint relates to the College's distance education courses, distance education activities or distance education operations in any SARA member state (outside of New York), you have the ability to proceed to Step 2.
If your complaint relates to the College's distance education courses, distance education activities or distance education operations in any SARA member state (outside of New York), and your complaint was not satisfactorily resolved by the College, you may appeal the College's decision to the New York State SARA Portal Entity at the below address(es). The New York State SARA Portal Entity has final authority on complaints related to the College's distance education courses, distance education activities and distance education operations in SARA member states (outside of New York). Please note that appeals to the New York State SARA Portal Entity must be made within two (2) years of the incident about which the appeal is made.
Information on complaint procedures pursuant to NC-SARA is available here.
Information on New York State Education Department complaint procedures is available here.
The OIG Hotline is available for anyone who knows of or suspects fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or violations of laws and regulations involving U.S. Department of Education funds or programs. Complaints involving federal student aid funds may be reported to the U.S. Department of Education OIG using the following link: OIG Hotline | U.S. Department of Education OIG
Other than College expulsion or revocation or withholding of a degree, disciplinary sanctions shall not be made part of the student's permanent academic record, unless sanctions relate to crimes of violence noted above under Transcript Notations. They shall become part of the student's disciplinary record. Upon graduation, the student's disciplinary record may be expunged of disciplinary actions other than residence hall expulsion, College suspension, College expulsion, of revocation or withholding of a degree, upon application to the Campus Director or his or her designee. Cases involving the imposition of sanctions other than residence hall expulsion, College suspension, College expulsion or revocation or withholding of a degree shall be expunged from the student's confidential record six years after final disposition of the case.
In general, disciplinary records are considered "education records" under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and thus may be protected from disclosure. For this reason, such records should not be disclosed without consulting the College's legal counsel.
Some of the language used in this document is explicit and may make some people uncomfortable, but it is important that certain terms are defined so that their meaning is clear.
Bryant & Stratton College (the College) is committed to promoting a learning and working environment where all members of the College community feel safe and respected. Acts of sexual misconduct are contrary to the College's educational mission and values, are harmful to others, and will not be tolerated by the College. This Policy prohibits sex discrimination, sex-based harassment, retaliation, and other behaviors described in this Policy. Collectively, these forms of misconduct will be referred to as sexual misconduct.
Conduct prohibited by this Policy may also violate federal and/or state laws enforced through the criminal justice system. Individuals are free to pursue action under this Policy and through the criminal justice system simultaneously.
The College takes seriously all reports of sexual misconduct and will promptly and fairly respond to all reports of misconduct in a manner intended to eliminate the misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and address its impact on affected individuals and the College community. All College proceedings conducted in regard to alleged violations of this Policy will be done so in a timely and equitable manner that provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity for all parties to be heard.
This Policy addresses conduct prohibited under federal laws, including Title IX of the Civil Rights Act ("Title IX"), the Clery Act, and the Violence Against Women Act, as well as under state law.
This Policy is applicable to alleged incidents of sexual misconduct that occur on or after August 1, 2024, unless adoption of this policy is enjoined by law in the state in which the campus is located. For alleged incidents of sexual misconduct occurring prior to August 1, 2024, or in states in which this Policy is enjoined by state law (i.e., Ohio and Virginia) the provisions of the pre-August 1, 2024, Sexual Misconduct Policy will apply. These differences are set forth in Appendix B.
This Policy applies to all College community members participating in or attempting to participate in the College's programs or activities. College community members include students, associates (i.e., faculty, staff, and other employees of the College), and independent contractors.
The College's programs and activities are comprised of i) all locations, events, or circumstances in which the College exercises substantial control over both the Respondent and the context in which the conduct occurred, ii) circumstances where the College has disciplinary authority, and iii) any building owned or controlled by a College-recognized student organization. This Policy also applies to the effects of off-campus or online misconduct that limit or deny a person's access to the College's programs or activities.
The College will receive and address reports related to a violation of this Policy from any individual, whether or not they are affiliated with the College. Vendors, contractors, visitors, and others who conduct business with the College or on College property are likewise expected to comply with this Policy.
It should be noted, however, that a person is entitled to make a Complaint of Sex-based Harassment (as described in Section 4) only if they themselves are alleged to have been subjected to the Sex-based Harassment, if they have a legal right to act on behalf of such person, or if the Title IX Coordinator initiates a Complaint in accordance with this Policy.
The prohibitions and protections in this Policy apply regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy or related conditions, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.
For disciplinary action to be issued under this Policy, the Respondent must be a College student or associate at the time of the alleged incident. If the Respondent is unknown or is not a student or associate, the Title IX Coordinator will offer to assist the Complainant in identifying appropriate institutional and local resources and support options and will implement appropriate supportive measures and/or remedial actions. The College can also assist in contacting law enforcement if the individual would like to file a police report about criminal conduct.
Individuals occasionally disclose information regarding sexual misconduct during public awareness and/or advocacy events, such as candlelight vigils, protests, survivor speak-outs, and other similar public events. These events typically serve the purpose of empowering survivors and raising awareness about issues related to sexual violence, as opposed to serving as a forum in which an allegation of sexual misconduct is reported. Accordingly, the College may not investigate allegations disclosed at these events. However, individuals always remain free to report such conduct to the College and the College will investigate all Complaints. The College may use information shared at these types of events to inform its efforts for additional education and prevention efforts regarding sexual misconduct.
Students and employees are entitled to an educational and employment environment that is free of sexual misconduct. This Policy is not meant to inhibit or prohibit educational content or discussions inside or outside of the classroom that include germane, but controversial or sensitive, subject matters protected by academic freedom.
This section describes the specific forms of sexual misconduct, including legally prohibited sex discrimination, sex-based harassment, retaliation, and other conduct that is prohibited. All offense definitions below encompass actual and/or attempted offenses.
Sexual misconduct is a broad term that encompasses a range of behaviors. Sexual misconduct can occur between people who know each other, people who have an established relationship, people who have engaged in consensual sexual activity before, and people who do not know each other. Sexual misconduct can be committed by persons of any gender or gender identity, and it can occur between people of the same sex or different sex. Sexual misconduct includes but is not limited to:
Sex Discrimination and/or Gender Discrimination
Treating an individual unfavorably or adversely based upon that individual's actual or perceived sex/gender (including pregnancy or related conditions), gender identity or perceived gender identity in the context of educational or employment activities, programs, or benefits, such as in admissions, hiring, selection for and/or participation in projects, teams, or events, provision of wages or benefits, selection for promotions, etc. Discrimination can take two primary forms:
Conduct, on the basis of sex, that constitutes one or more of the following activities:
2. Quid Pro Quo Harassment:
3. Sexual assault
4. Dating Violence
5. Domestic Violence
6. Stalking
1. Sexual coercion
2. Sexual exploitation
3. Hate crime
4. Retaliation
Intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination, including charges against an individual for violation of this Policy or any part of the College's Code of Conduct that do not involve sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, but arise out of the same facts or circumstances as a report or complaint of sex discrimination, or a report or Complaint of sex-based harassment, for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by this Policy constitutes retaliation.
The exercise of any rights protected under the First Amendment does not constitute retaliation. Charging an individual with a violation of this Policy or a Code of Conduct violation for making a materially false statement in bad faith in the course of a proceeding under this Policy does not constitute retaliation. However, a determination regarding responsibility, alone, is not sufficient to conclude that any party made a materially false statement in bad faith.
5. Failure to Comply/Process Interference
1 Nothing in this section restricts the ability of the Parties to: obtain and present evidence, including by speaking to witnesses (as long as it does not constitute retaliation under this Policy), consult with their family members, confidential resources, or advisors; or otherwise prepare for or participate in the Resolution Process.
In assessing whether alleged sexual activity was consensual, the College will require that the consent be affirmative. Affirmative consent is the knowing, voluntary, and mutual decision among all participants to engage in sexual activity. Consent can be given by words or actions, as long as those words or actions create clear permission regarding willingness to engage in the sexual activity. Silence or lack of resistance, in and of itself, does not demonstrate consent. The definition of consent does not vary based upon a participant's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Additional guidance regarding consent:
Supportive measures are non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services the College offers Complainants and Respondents as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge upon Notice of alleged sexual misconduct. Supportive measures are designed to provide equal access to the College's education program or activity without causing an unreasonable burden, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the College's educational environment, or deter sexual harassment.
The College will maintain as confidential any supportive measures provided to either Party, to the extent that maintaining such confidentiality would not impair the ability of the College to provide the supportive measures. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the effective implementation of supportive measures. Contact the Title IX Coordinator to request any of the below protections and/or campus accommodations.
Below is a list of supportive measures that may be available, if appropriate.
The Title IX Coordinator is the associate responsible for coordinating the College's prevention of and response to sexual misconduct, as well as for addressing any questions or inquiries regarding how the College applies federal Title IX law and regulations. In New York, the College's Title IX Coordinator also coordinates the College's response to acts of sexual misconduct as required by New York State's "Enough Is Enough" law (Education Law 129-B). Each location has a Title IX Coordinator.
Title IX Coordinators or their designees have many responsibilities as part of their job of ensuring the College complies with the law. The Title IX Coordinator has the primary responsibility for:
The Title IX Coordinator for each location is as follows:
The campus Title IX Coordinators are supervised by the respective Campus Director, or their designee.
The Title IX Coordinator is the primary person to whom allegations of sexual misconduct can be reported. Incidents of sexual misconduct can be privately reported to Title IX Coordinators without the need of filing a Complaint.
Allegations of sexual misconduct can also be disclosed to other College associates, if preferred. It must be noted that all College associates, except Confidential Resources, are Mandated Reporters. Thus, when a member of the College community discloses an incident of sexual misconduct to a Mandated Reporter, the Mandated Reporter is required to promptly report all known details of the incident to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator will then reach out to the Complainant to offer help, support, and information about filing a Complaint (if desired).
Confidentiality can be offered by a College associate who is not required by law to report known incidents of sexual assault or other crimes to the College's Title IX Coordinator, other College associates, or outside agencies. Similarly, College associates designated as Confidential Resources are not required to notify the Title IX Coordinator, any other College associates, or outside agencies when a student discloses an incident of sexual misconduct to them. However, the College's Confidential Resources must, upon disclosure to them provide the reporting individual with the Title IX Coordinator's contact information and inform the reporting individual that complaint process, supportive measures, informal resolution, and adjudication process are available through the Title IX Coordinator.
Each campus has access to at least one Confidential Resource.
While Confidential Resources generally honor requests for confidentiality, it is important that reporting individuals understand that a request for confidentiality may limit the College's ability to meaningfully investigate the incident and pursue disciplinary action.
Additionally, although rare, there are times when the Confidential Resource may not be able to honor requests for confidentiality in order to provide a safe, non-discriminatory environment for all members of the College community. In those circumstances, all information would still be treated with the utmost privacy.
College designated Confidential Resources are as follows:
1320 W. Warwick Way
Mount Pleasant, WI 53406
10950 W. Potter Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Professionals and off-campus advocates, with no affiliation with the College, may also serve as important resources to members of the College community who seek confidential assistance. Examples of non-College-affiliated individuals who can offer confidentiality include:
While these off-campus counselors and advocates may maintain confidentiality by not informing the College, other obligations under state law may limit their ability to provide full confidentiality.
When an incident of sexual misconduct is disclosed only to a campus Confidential Resource or an off-campus individual offering confidentiality, the College may be unable to conduct an investigation into the particular incident or pursue disciplinary action against the accused. In those circumstances, confidential counselors and advocates, including the campus Confidential Resource, will still assist the victim in receiving other necessary protections and support, such as victim advocacy services, academic support or campus accommodations, disability services, health or mental health services, and changes to living, working, or course schedules (i.e., "supportive measures").
A Complainant who initially requests confidentiality may later decide to file a Complaint with the College and/or report the incident to campus security, law enforcement, and/or State Police. In all cases where a Complaint is submitted to the College, the College will investigate the allegations.
A Complainant has the right to report any instance of sexual misconduct to the College's Title IX Coordinator, to campus security, to local law enforcement, to the State police, to any combination of these authorities, or to not report the incident at all.
A report provides notice to the College of an allegation or concern about sexual misconduct and an opportunity for the Title IX Coordinator to provide information, resources, and supportive measures. If a Complaint's Notice constitutes a Complaint, the Title IX Coordinator will initiate an investigation or other appropriate resolution procedures. A Complainant or individual may initially make a report and may decide at a later time to make a Complaint. Reports or Complaints of sexual misconduct may be made using any of the following options:
Reporting carries no obligation to initiate a Complaint, and in most situations, the College is able to respect a Complainant's request to not initiate a resolution process. However, there may be circumstances, such as pattern behavior, allegations of severe misconduct, or a compelling threat to health and/or safety, where the College may need to initiate a resolution process.
If a Complainant wants to report the incident but does not wish to file a Complaint, the College will maintain the privacy of information to the extent possible. The Complainant should not fear a loss of privacy by giving notice that allows the College to discuss and/or provide supportive measures, in most circumstances.
As described in Section 8, it must be recognized that discussing incidents of sexual misconduct prohibited by this Policy with any College associate other than the Confidential Resources listed in Section 8 results in an obligation for that College associate to report all known information pertaining to the incident to the Title IX Coordinator. Thus, discussing sexual misconduct with College associates other than Confidential Resources is another way of reporting.
Sexual Misconduct can also be reported at: www.bryantstratton.edu/utilities/enoughisenough either anonymously or not.
The Title IX Coordinator conducts the initial evaluation, typically within ten (10) days of receiving Notice / Complaint / Knowledge of alleged sexual misconduct. The initial evaluation typically includes:
If the Complainant indicates they wish to initiate a Complaint (in any manner that can reasonably be construed as reflecting intent to make a Complaint), the Title IX Coordinator will help to facilitate the Complaint, which will include working with the Complainant to determine whether they wish to pursue one of three resolution options:
The Title IX Coordinator will seek to abide by the wishes of the Complainant but may have to take an alternative approach depending on their analysis of the situation.
If the Complainant elects for the Resolution Process below, and the Title IX Coordinator has determined the Policy applies and that the College has jurisdiction, the Title IX Coordinator will provide the Parties with an appropriate notice and will initiate an investigation as described in Section 15 below.
If any Party indicates (either verbally or in writing) that they want to pursue an Informal Resolution option, the Title IX Coordinator will assess whether the matter is suitable for Informal Resolution or not and proceed accordingly.
Incidents of sexual misconduct can be disclosed to non-College officials, such as a local rape crisis center or a mental health counselor. A list of some local rape crisis centers and other community resources is provided in Appendix A.
Incidents of sexual misconduct can also be reported to law enforcement, either in addition to or as an alternative to making a report to the College. In addition to calling 911, you may make a report to law enforcement by contacting the following resources in your state or local area:
Emergency Removals
In situations where after carrying out an individualized safety and risk analysis the Accused/Respondent is determined to present a continuing threat to the health and safety of the community, it may be appropriate to subject the Accused/Respondent to interim suspension (if a student) or an administrative leave (if an associate) pending the outcome of the Sexual Misconduct Resolution Process.
Determinations of whether an Accused/Respondent poses a continuing threat to the health and safety of the College community are made by Title IX Coordinator. In making such determinations, the Title IX Coordinator may take a variety of factors into account, including but not limited to:
When the threat posed implicates mental health issues, the Accused/Respondent will be required to provide the College with documentation from an appropriate healthcare provider in order to return to campus. Additional safety precautions may also be taken where the College deems it necessary.
When certain crimes occur in certain areas on and/or near campus that represent a serious or continuing threat to the campus community, the College is obligated under federal law to issue a timely warning, in order to protect the safety of others. Crimes triggering a timely warning might include, for example, a rapist who is still present on campus. When a timely warning is issued, the warning will never identify any victims, reporting individuals, or Complainants.
All parties shall, upon request and consistent with the College's policies and procedures, be afforded a prompt review, reasonable under the circumstances, of the need for and terms of an interim suspension or administrative leave, including potential mediation, and shall be allowed to submit evidence in support of their request.
Students should not be afraid to report an incident of sexual misconduct merely because they were drinking alcohol or using drugs at the time of the incident, whether they were a victim, witness, or bystander. The College has adopted an amnesty policy for alcohol and/or drug use in regard to incidents of sexual misconduct. The health and safety of every member of the College community is of utmost importance.
The College recognizes that students who have been drinking and/or using drugs (whether such use is voluntary or involuntary) at the time that sexual misconduct, including but not limited to domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault occurs may be hesitant to report such incidents due to fear of potential consequences for their own conduct. The College strongly encourages students to report all sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator or College associate.
A reporting individual, including a student-bystander, acting in good-faith that discloses any incident sex-based harassment to the College or law enforcement will not be subject to the College's Student Code of Conduct action for violations of alcohol and/or drug use policies occurring at or near the time of the commission of the sexual misconduct.
When certain crimes occur in certain areas on and/or near campus that represent a serious or continuing threat to the campus community, the College is obligated under federal law to issue a timely warning, in order to protect the safety of others. Crimes triggering a timely warning might include, for example, a rapist who is still present on campus. When a timely warning is issued, the warning will never identify any victims or reporting individuals. See the College's Annual Fire and Security Report for more information on the Campus Emergency Notification System. This report can be found on the Bryant & Stratton College website at: https://www.bryantstratton.edu/pdf/SecurityPolicies.pdf.
When the Title IX Coordinator receives reports of sexual misconduct and certain other crimes that occur in certain locations on and/or near campus, federal and state laws require the Title IX Coordinator to count the number of those reports for inclusion in the College's Jeanne Clery Campus and Security Survey and inclusion in the College's Annual Fire and Security Report. This is an anonymous tally - neither the identity of the reporting individual nor the specifics of the crime are included in these reports.
If you have been the victim of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, or dating violence and are in need of immediate medical attention, please call 911 and/or consider visiting a hospital, urgent care center, or medical provider. a list of emergency medical facilities and other medical or service providers near each campus is provided in Appendix A.
Some State law requires that all hospitals in the state offer forensic rape examinations (sometimes also called 'forensic sexual assault examinations or simply 'rape kits'). Some states require hospitals to notify the victim that they can choose to have the forensic rape exam and its related charges billed to the Victim Services at no cost to the victim. After the exam, you might receive other medical services or counseling services for which the hospital might charge you or bill your health insurance; if your insurance plan is through someone else (such as your parent), you are encouraged to tell hospital staff if you do not want your insurance policyholder to be notified about your access to these services.
Especially in incidents of rape or sexual assault, it may be important to receive a forensic examination as soon as possible in order to preserve evidence and/or to receive protection from sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. To best preserve evidence, you should avoid showering, washing, changing clothes, discarding clothes, combing hair, or otherwise altering your physical appearance until the exam is complete, and you should seek an exam as soon as possible. Even if you don't want evidence to be collected, it is still recommended that you get examined by a doctor in order to address physical injuries, potential pregnancy, and possible exposure to sexually transmitted infections.
Title Coordinators and their designees, Sexual Misconduct Hearing Committee members, any investigators other than the Title IX Coordinator, members of Appeal panels, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process will receive training on the following:
Title IX Coordinators specifically and anyone designated to investigate allegations of misconduct will receive training on issues of relevance when creating an investigative report that fairly summarizes relevant evidence. The materials used to train Title IX Coordinators and their designees, any investigators, Sexual Misconduct Committee members, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process will not rely on sex stereotypes and will promote impartial investigations and adjudications of complaints of sexual misconduct.
In cases where this Policy is applicable as set forth in Section 2 above, when a Accused/Respondent commits or is believed to have committed sexual misconduct or other conduct prohibited by this Policy - whether committed against another student or associate, other member of the campus community, or non-member of the campus community - the Accused/Respondent may face conduct charges and be subjected to the College's Sexual Misconduct Resolution Process. All Accused/Respondents who are subjected to the Resolution Process are entitled to a presumption of "not responsible" (not guilty) conduct until a determination regarding responsibility is made at the conclusion of the resolution process.
All processes will be conducted in a fair, impartial, thorough, and timely manner. However, as described in Section 6, there may be circumstances where prior to the conclusion of the resolution proceedings, the College deems it necessary to carry out interim measures, such as interim suspension of a student or placing an associate on administrative leave.
At all times, the burden of proof and the burden of gathering evidence to establish that the alleged violation of this Policy was committed by the Accused/Respondent is on the College. The standard of evidence required in both a Sexual Misconduct Hearing and an Appeal Hearing, if one is sought, is a preponderance of evidence. "Preponderance of evidence" means that the relevant Sexual Misconduct Hearing Committee must decide in favor of the party that, as a whole, has the stronger evidence that the violation was or was not committed, however slight the edge over the other party's evidence may be. Preponderance of evidence is sometimes described as "more likely than not" or 51% probability.
The evidence should be sufficient to incline a fair and impartial mind to one side of the issue over the other, but it is not necessary for that mind to be completely free from all reasonable doubt. Preponderance of evidence is a different and lesser standard of evidence than that used in criminal proceedings. It is the standard of evidence often used in civil court proceedings. This standard will be used for Complaints against both students and associates, including faculty.
At any time prior to a Sexual Misconduct Committee reaching a determination, a Complainant may, but is not required to, seek informal resolution of their Complaint. This informal process is not available when the accused is a College associate. Both parties must voluntarily consent in writing to the informal resolution process, or the informal resolution process will not be permitted. An informal resolution avoids a full investigation and Sexual Misconduct Committee hearing and allows the parties to mediate a resolution. The informal resolution process is not available unless a Complaint has been initiated. If a Complainant seeks an informal resolution, both the Accused/Respondent and the Complainant will be sent a written notice disclosing:
Reporting without Submission of a Complaint
In certain circumstances where a Complaint has not been submitted, the Title IX Coordinator may determine that an investigation is necessary to protect the health and safety of other students and/or the College community. When the Title IX Coordinator determines that an investigation is necessary, the Complainant will be treated as a party in any Sexual Misconduct proceeding. Complainants who have anonymously submitted a report regarding an incident of sexual misconduct should be aware that their anonymity may inhibit the College's ability to conduct a full investigation of the incident and/or communicate actions taken. In addition, such anonymity will inhibit the ability of the College to provide the Complainant supportive measures.
Complaint Process
Reports of potential and actual violations of this Policy will be processed as follows.
Dismissal of Complaints
Charges and Notice of Hearing
Sexual Misconduct Hearing
Determination
Withdrawal During Pendency of Sexual Misconduct Proceedings
Should a charged student withdraw or be withdrawn from the College during the pendency of Sexual Misconduct Resolution Proceedings, such withdrawal will be treated as a forfeiture of the process. In such cases, the Campus Director or designee will consider the evidence regarding the alleged violation(s), render a decision on whether the student violated the Sexual Misconduct Policy, and issue any sanctions deemed necessary. The decision of the Campus Director or designee will be final, with no right of appeal.
Appeals Process
Any Accused/Respondent found "responsible" by a Sexual Misconduct Hearing Committee and any Complainant following a dismissal or finding of "not responsible" may appeal the Committee's decisions, including its determination of responsibility and/or the consequences and/or sanctions imposed.
Any party seeking an appeal of the Committee's decision(s) ("Appellant") must submit a written request for an appeal to the Title IX Coordinator within 10 days of receiving written notification of the Committee's decision. The written request for appeal must include a brief statement of the basis of the appeal. Permissible bases for appeal are:
Upon receiving the Appellant's written request for appeal, the Title IX Coordinator will schedule the date for an Appeal Hearing at a campus location or virtually within 10 days of receipt of the appeal. The Appeal Hearing will be held no later than 30 days from the date the Appeal request was received. Upon scheduling the Appeal Hearing, the Title IX Coordinator will provide written notification of the location, date, and time to both the Appellant and the other party.
The Appeal Hearing will be conducted in a fair, impartial, and thorough manner. The Appeal Hearing will be presided over by a panel of impartial individuals selected by the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator, any individual who served on the Sexual Misconduct Hearing Committee or the investigator (if different than the Title IX Coordinator) may not serve on the Appeal Hearing panel. In addition, no member of the Appeal Hearing panel may have a conflict of interest or bias for or against Complainants or Accused/Respondents, in general, or the Complainant or Accused/Respondent specifically. When such an appeal is submitted, the non-appealing party will be notified in writing of the appeal and these procedures will be applied equally to both parties. Both parties will be given the opportunity to submit a written statement in support of or challenging the outcome of the Committee's determination before the Appeal Hearing. Such written statements must be submitted no later than 10 days before the Appeal Hearing.
The Appeal Hearing panel will hear all arguments presented in regard to whether the Committee's decisions were appropriate. After all arguments have been presented, the Appeal Hearing panel will render a written decision on the appealed issues and, if appropriate, impose revised consequences/sanctions on a party. Within 10 days of the Appeal Hearing, the parties will simultaneously be sent written notification of the Appeal Hearing panel's decision and the rationale for such decision. The Appeal Hearing panel's decisions are final and are not subject to further appeal.
Timeframes
Any of the deadlines in this policy may be extended upon the showing of good cause. When considering whether to grant an extension, the absence of a party, a party's advisor, or a witness, concurrent law enforcement activity, or the need for language assistance, or accommodation of disabilities will be considered. Where extensions are granted, the Complainant and Accused/Respondent will be provided written notice of the extension or delay and the reasons for the action.
Possible Sanctions
The following possible sanctions may be imposed as a result of a Sexual Misconduct Hearing and/or an Appeal Hearing. In addition, if at any point (whether during or prior to any such hearing) the presence of a student or College associate on campus creates a threat to the health, safety, and/or well-being of other students or other members of the College community, the College reserves the right to immediately remove that individual from campus until the time of the Sexual Misconduct Hearing and/or Appeal Hearing as discussed in Section 6 above.
The following list of the range of possible consequences/sanctions is not exhaustive, and these consequences/sanctions may be imposed singularly or in any combination. Different and/or additional consequences or sanctions may be imposed by a Sexual Misconduct Hearing Committee and/or Appeal Hearing panel as deemed appropriate. Pursuant to individual state law, all parties involved - both the Complainant and the Respondent - will receive written notice of any imposed consequences/sanctions and the rationale in support of such consequences/sanctions.
Student Rights
The following rights are guaranteed to all Bryant & Stratton College students. Please read them carefully. If you have any questions, you can always ask your campus Title IX Coordinator. If you aren't sure who your campus Title IX Coordinator is, a list of all campus Title IX Coordinators is provided in Section 7. The rights listed in the Student Bill of Rights will also be discussed with you and/or provided to you when you disclose or report an incident of sexual misconduct to any College associate, whether they are a Confidential Resource or an associate who cannot assure confidentiality but can assure privacy.
Student Bill of Rights
All students have the right to:
Additional Rights
All reporting individuals are further advised of their right to:
Recordkeeping
The College will maintain records of the following for seven years:
All Locations: For more information about what to do after an assault, visit the National Sexual Violence Resource Center website at www.nsvrc.org or the local resources listed in Section 7.
New York: In New York, please call the NYS Sexual Violence Hotline at 1-800-942-6906 (available 24/7/365) to be connected to your local rape crisis center.
More information regarding forensic examinations and sexually transmitted infections, as well as other resources are available through your campus Title IX Coordinator. In New York, you may also contact the New York State Office of Victim Services, which is available through your campus Title IX Coordinator or by contacting the New York State Office of Victim Services directly: 1-800-247-8035 or https://ovs.ny.gov/contact-us.
Medical facilities nearby the College's campuses are listed below:
Individuals who have been subjected to sexual misconduct also often need other types of support. While the College's on-campus resource is the Title IX Coordinator, there are various off-campus resources that can be used.
Bryant & Stratton College maintains a brochure entitled "Sexual Assault: Knowledge and Prevention" which is available upon request. It includes information on the nature of sexual assaults, prevention of sexual assaults, and other relevant information. Additional information is available in each location's Academic or Student Services Offices or in the Student Counselor's office at locations that have such a counselor.
Below is a list of on-campus and off-campus resources, including counselors, advocates, and community resources. If you have any questions or aren't sure where to go, your campus Title IX Coordinator can help point you in the right direction. Many more resources may be found by dialing 2-1-1 for free, confidential help finding an extensive list of resources, including law enforcement & public safety assistance, legal services, hospitals that conduct sexual assault forensic exams, confidential counseling services, and more. 2-1-1 is available 24/7, and many of the resources to which they can refer you also are available 24/7, are confidential, and are low-cost or free of charge.
Below is a list of on-campus and off-campus resources, including counselors, advocates, and community resources. If you have any questions or aren't sure where to go, your campus Title IX Coordinator can help point you in the right direction.
Buffalo
Amherst
Southtowns
Greece/Henrietta
Syracuse
Syracuse North
As described in Section 2 above, there are instances where the definitions and procedures of the pre-August 1, 2024 Sexual Misconduct Policy are applicable. This Appendix sets forth the definitions and procedures that must be applied when an instance of Sexual Misconduct is required to be assessed according to the pre-August 1, 2024 policy.
Adjustments to Section 2 - the Scope of this Policy is adjusted follows:
These following paragraphs are deleted in their entirety:
The following paragraphs are inserted into Section 2:
The prohibitions and protections in this policy apply to locations, including any building owned or controlled by a student organization that the College officially recognizes, events, and circumstances over which the College exercises substantial control when it also exercises such substantial control over both the accused and the context in which the alleged sexual misconduct occurs. Consequently, this policy applies to on and off-campus activities and electronic and online activities so long as this substantial control test is met. Furthermore, if the alleged conduct did not occur against a person physically in the United States, this policy does not apply.
In the State of New York only, however, this policy will apply based on identity of the reporting individual and/or accused/respondent, not based on the geographic location of the alleged violation. Specifically, in New York the provisions of this Policy shall apply regardless of whether the violation occurs on campus or off campus. In the event an incident occurs that would fall under the scope of coverage for New York campuses, but not fall under the "substantial control" scope test stated above, any such violation will be considered under New York State law and the terms of this Policy but will not be considered under Title IX. Students in the Online Division will be considered to be under the scope of New York State law.
Adjustments to Section 3 - Definitions and Terminology is adjusted as follows:
The following terms are inserted and defined as follows:
The definitions of the following terms are revised, as follows:
In instances where there exist allegations of sexual misconduct or another violation of this Policy against more than one Respondent or by more than one Complainant against one or more Respondents, or by one party against the other party, the Title IX Coordinator may consolidate Formal Complaints if the allegations of sexual misconduct or other violation arise out of the same facts or circumstances.
Important notes: The pre-August 1, 2024 Policy uses terminology for individuals involved in a sexual misconduct matter to differentiate individuals before and after a Formal Complaint is filed. While the terminology is different the rights and obligations of the individuals do not differ. As such, it is not considered necessary to indicate in the Appendix the instances of where Claimant should be replaced with victim and Respondent should be replaced with accused. For clarity, when applying the pre-August 1, 2024 procedures, the term Formal Complaint must be substituted in all instances where the term Complaint is used.
Adjustments to Section 4 - Prohibited Conduct definitions are adjusted as follows:
The definition of the following term is revised, as follows:
Conduct on the basis of sex that constitutes one or more of the following activities:
Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to a College program or activity.
Conduct that may meet this standard, depending on the circumstances, includes but is not limited to:
The following section is deleted in its entirety:
Distributing or otherwise publicizing materials created or produced during an investigation or Resolution Process (as described below) except as required by law or as expressly permitted by the College; or publicly disclosing College work product that contains personally identifiable information without authorization or consent.
Adjustments to Section 9 - Reporting Incidents of Sexual Misconduct are adjusted as follows:
File a Complaint with, or give verbal Notice directly to, the Title IX Coordinator. The Complaint or Notice may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) in-person or by using the telephone number, email address, or by mail to the office of the appropriate Title IX Coordinator
Adjustments to Section 15 - the Sexual Misconduct Resolution Process is adjusted as follows:
Subsection 4 - the Complaint Process is adjusted as follows:
and replaced with the following clause:
Subsection 4 - Charges and Notice of Hearing is adjusted as follows:
Subsection 4 - Sexual Misconduct Hearing is adjusted as follows:
and replaced with the following clauses:
Subsection 5 - Student Rights are adjusted as follows:
Bryant & Stratton College (BSC or College) is committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment for all constituents. Congress enacted the Stop Campus Hazing Act in December 2024, in an effort to bring awareness to this issue, end hazing and promote campus safety. Hazing of any form, as defined below, is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.
This policy, in conjunction with the Student Code of Conduct Disciplinary and Grievance policy and the Annual Fire and Security Report (AFSR), outlines how the College will comply with the administration of the Stop Campus Hazing Act and applicable state law, and address instances of hazing that occur within the College's Clery Geography to any individual or sanctioned organization found in violation of this policy.
Additionally, a biannual Campus Hazing Transparency Report will be made available on the College website beginning in December 2025 that will include the name of the student organization found responsible for hazing, a description of violations (including alcohol/drug use, findings and sanctions) accompanied by key dates (e.g., when the incident happened, when the investigation started and ended, and when the College issued a decision). This report will be updated every six (6) months.
New York
Hazing in the first degree
A person is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course of another person's initiation into or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, including, but not limited to, making physical contact with or requiring physical activity of such other person, which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person and thereby causes such injury. Hazing in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor.
Source: Section 120.16 - Hazing in the first degree, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/120.16 (updated Aug. 17, 2018; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).
Hazing in the second degree
A person is guilty of hazing in the second degree when, in the course of another person's initiation or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, including, but not limited to, making physical contact with or requiring physical activity of such other person, which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person. Hazing in the second degree is a violation.
Source: Section 120.17 - Hazing in the second degree, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/120.17 (updated Aug. 17, 2018; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).
Ohio
Section 2903.31 | Hazing: Ohio Revised Code
Effective: October 7, 2021
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 126 - 134th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section:
(1) "Hazing" means doing any act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act of initiation into any student or other organization or any act to continue or reinstate membership in or affiliation with any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person, including coercing another to consume alcohol or a drug of abuse, as defined in section 3719.011 of the Revised Code.
(2) "Organization" includes a national or international organization with which a fraternity or sorority is affiliated.
(B)(1) No person shall recklessly participate in the hazing of another.
(2) No administrator, employee, faculty member, teacher, consultant, alumnus, or volunteer of any organization, including any primary, secondary, or post-secondary school or any other educational institution, public or private, shall recklessly permit the hazing of any person associated with the organization.
(C)(1) No person shall recklessly participate in the hazing of another when the hazing includes coerced consumption of alcohol or drugs of abuse resulting in serious physical harm to the other person.
(2) No administrator, employee, faculty member, teacher, consultant, alumnus, or volunteer of any organization, including any primary, secondary, or post-secondary school or any other educational institution, public or private, shall recklessly permit the hazing of any person associated with the organization when the hazing includes coerced consumption of alcohol or drugs of abuse resulting in serious physical harm to that person.
(D) Whoever violates this section is guilty of hazing. A violation of division (B)(1) or (2) of this section is a misdemeanor of the second degree. A violation of division (C)(1) or (2) of this section is a felony of the third degree.
Virginia
It shall be unlawful to haze so as to cause bodily injury, any student at any school or institution of higher education.
Any person found guilty thereof shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Any person receiving bodily injury by hazing shall have a right to sue, civilly, the person or persons guilty thereof, whether adults or infants.
The president or other presiding official of any school or institution of higher education receiving appropriations from the state treasury shall, upon satisfactory proof of the guilt of any student hazing another student, sanction and discipline such student in accordance with the institution's policies and procedures. The institution's policies and procedures shall provide for expulsions or other appropriate discipline based on the facts and circumstances of each case and shall be consistent with the model policies established by the Department of Education or the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, as applicable. The president or other presiding official of any school or institution of higher education receiving appropriations from the state treasury shall report hazing which causes bodily injury to the attorney for the Commonwealth of the county or city in which such school or institution of higher education is, who shall take such action as he deems appropriate.
For the purposes of this section, "hazing" means to recklessly or intentionally endanger the health or safety of a student or students or to inflict bodily injury on a student or students in connection with or for the purpose of initiation, admission into or affiliation with or as a condition for continued membership in a club, organization, association, fraternity, sorority, or student body regardless of whether the student or students so endangered or injured participated voluntarily in the relevant activity.
Code 1950, § 18.1-71; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 2003, cc. 62, 67; 2014, c. 627.
Code of Virginia: § 18.2-55.1. Hazing of youth gang members unlawful; criminal liability.
It shall be unlawful to cause bodily injury by hazing (i) any member of a criminal street gang as defined in § 18.2-46.1, or (ii) a person seeking to become a member of a youth gang or criminal street gang. Any person found guilty of hazing is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
For the purposes of this section, "hazing" means to recklessly or intentionally endanger the health or safety of a person or to inflict bodily injury on a person in connection with or for the purpose of initiation, admission into or affiliation with or as a condition for continued membership in a youth gang or criminal street gang regardless of whether the person so endangered or injured participated voluntarily in the relevant activity.
Wisconsin
(1) In this section "forced activity" means any activity which is a condition of initiation or admission into or affiliation with an organization, regardless of a student's willingness to participate in the activity.
(2) No person may intentionally or recklessly engage in acts which endanger the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating in connection with a school, college or university. Under those circumstances, prohibited acts may include any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance, forced confinement or any other forced activity which endangers the physical health or safety of the student.
(3) Whoever violates sub. (2) is guilty of:
(a) A Class A misdemeanor if the act results in or is likely to result in bodily harm to another.
(b) A Class H felony if the act results in great bodily harm to another.
(c) A Class G felony if the act results in the death of another.
Bryant & Stratton College ("the College") owns and operates a variety of devices, networks, services, computing systems and computing laboratories ("Information Technology Resources") that are or may be made available to its Students (hereinafter referred to as "Users") in support of the administration of the College and each User's pursuit of their education and completion of their coursework at the College. Access to the information resources of the Internet on campus also is provided in order to assist Users with their studies and is considered to be a component of the Information Technology Resources provided by the College. The provision of these assets, systems and tools require the commitment of considerable College resources and come with obligations and expectations of all Users. By using any Information Technology Resources provided by the College, Users agree to the contents of this policy.
Users must be sensitive to the nature of these shared resources. Behavior reflects both upon the individual and the College. The College's Information Technology Resources only should be used in accordance with this, and related College policies including, but not limited to, this Official Catalog and Student Code of Conduct.
Any negligent, reckless and/or intentional behavior with respect to the College's digital environment and/or Information Technology Resources that interferes with those resources, or with the activities of the College or other Users, will be regarded as unethical and may lead to disciplinary action or involvement of law enforcement. The appropriate, ethical and lawful use of these resources and services is necessary in order to ensure that the College maintains an environment that safeguards information, protects its resources from harm and promotes the appropriate treatment of each member of the College community.
The purpose of this policy is to outline the expectations of each User within the College Community with regard to the appropriate and acceptable use and operation of the College's Information Technology Resources, together with the College's other policies as outlined in this Official Catalog and other College publications including, but not limited to, the Student Code of Conduct.
Users are responsible for maintaining an environment free of illegal, negligent, reckless or malicious acts. Use of the College's resources implies the User agrees to never use a College Network to perform an illegal, negligent, reckless or malicious act. Any attempt by a User to increase their level of access, deprive or interfere with other authorized Users of resources, or improperly access any of the College's networks, systems or services shall be regarded as malicious and may be treated as an illegal act.
Users shall not attempt to access, monitor, or alter data being transmitted through the College's networks or files on any computer connected to the networks without the College's permission. No User may access another User's account or network resources.
Users shall not deliberately waste or overload network or service resources. The computer network is a shared resource for staff, faculty and students. Due to its shared nature, one should not abuse this resource by using too much bandwidth. If this policy is abused, all others attempting to use the network will suffer from poor performance. Examples include, but are not limited to, downloading large files, streaming of any media, use of any streaming services, or the like. Printing services provided on campus, likewise, are a shared resource and should not be abused by printing large quantities of materials and/or materials unrelated to a User's coursework.
Users shall not disable, defeat or circumvent any computer or network security feature such as a firewall, proxy or Internet screening program.
All Users shall take proper precautions to keep their account credentials secure, shall ensure their College passwords comply with all minimum requirements set by the College and shall promptly change their password when prompted or directed to do so by the College. Passwords are not to be shared with anyone including, but not limited to, any students, faculty, staff or non-students. Users also shall comply with the Student Code of Conduct with regard to credential/password protection.
The College provides access to the information resources of the Internet to help Users complete their coursework. This policy on Internet usage is designed to help Users understand the College's expectations for the use of this resource. Users are expected to conduct themselves honestly and appropriately on the Internet, respect copyrights, software licensing rules, property rights and the privacy of others.
The Internet offers a variety of User benefits while at the same time creating risks to the College's resources, informational assets, internal networks and systems, if security protocols are not followed. Users are expected to abide by all that is delineated within this policy - and others applicable - and will specifically be held accountable for violations of this and related policies.
The College's software and systems monitors all Internet usage. Internet activity will be reviewed and usage patterns will be analyzed as deemed necessary by the College. All copyright laws must be followed.
The displaying, archiving, storing, distributing, editing or recording of sexually explicit images (or documents) on any College-Owned Device, College Network or within any College-provided system or platform is prohibited. Doing so is a direct violation of this policy as well as the College's Sexual Misconduct Policy. The College uses independently supplied software to identify and monitor inappropriate or sexually explicit Internet sites. Such sites will have access blocked from within our networks. Should a User find themselves connected to such a site, they must disconnect immediately and notify campus IT staff.
The College's Internet facilities must not be used to violate the laws or regulations of the United States, any state, city, province or local jurisdiction, or that of any nation.
Users shall not use College Information Technology Resources to knowingly download or distribute stolen software or data, or software/data not legally owned by the User (even if obtained via a third-party).
Users shall not use the College's Information Technology Resources to knowingly, negligently or recklessly propagate any virus, work, Trojan horse, trap door program code or other software, tool, program or code the user knows or reasonably should know could result in compromise to any of the College's Information Technology Resources.
Users will not knowingly use the College's Information Technology Resources to disable or overload any College-Owned Device or System.
Users will not utilize Information Technology Resources to play games and/or wager on the Internet, with the exception of authorized Users for College-sanctioned eSports teams and residents of College-owned dormitories.
The College prohibits the sharing of credentials.
Video and audio streaming and downloading technologies represent significant data traffic, that causes network congestion. Video and audio streaming and/or downloading are prohibited, unless sanctioned by the College. Residents of on-campus dormitories are exempt from this prohibition.
The College has installed a variety of firewalls, proxies, Internet screening programs and other security systems to assure the safety and security of the College's networks. Users who attempt to disable, defeat or circumvent any College security facility may be subject to immediate dismissal.
Computers, printers, and other equipment are available to Users on campus to support their academic studies. Users agree to take reasonable care when using campus equipment to prevent injury to themselves or others, and damage to the equipment. Modifying, changing or upgrading internal components, or adding unapproved accessories is prohibited as these could damage or interfere with the proper operation of the equipment.
The College provides access to software on campus computers as necessary to support the Users' academic studies. All software installed on campus computers must be properly obtained and/or licensed. Software may not be installed on campus computers unless authorized by a faculty member (as part of a course) and by campus IT staff. Users agree not to alter, remove, export or circumvent any software installed on campus computers.
The College provides e-mail access to all students. College e-mail accounts are property of the College and it is expected that these accounts will be used responsibly and for education-related endeavors, only. Students should not use these e-mail accounts as their primary and/or personal e-mail accounts for matters unrelated to their studies. While not an exhaustive list, the following uses of e-mail are considered inappropriate and unacceptable by the College. E-mail shall not be used for the initiation or re-transmission of:
All e-mail messages sent, received or saved on the e-mail platform and service provided by the College are property of the College. The College reserves the right to access messages as outlined in the Operational Security section of this policy as deemed necessary by the College or as may be required by operation of law.
Users may utilize personal computing devices on campus subject to the following terms. Personal devices may be connected to the appropriate wireless network for Internet access only and may be subject to additional security measures, authentication, and validation in order to do so. Use of the campus Internet connection on personal devices is subject to the same policies and terms as campus computers. The College will not provide any support, repairs, accessories or supplies for personal devices. The College is not liable for damage to personal devices, the contents thereof, or any consequential damages that may occur when connected to the College's network.
Non-functional, damaged or missing equipment must be reported to campus IT staff. Users are not authorized to perform repairs on College equipment. Missing or needed software pertaining to a course must be requested through campus IT staff. Students may seek IT support from designated campus staff and/or submit support tickets through the College Help Desk.
To maintain the security and integrity of the College's systems, the IT Department may utilize one or more methods or services to monitor and record information related to files and User activity on any College network(s), system(s), platform(s), device(s), storage device(s) or designated storage service(s). Documents, e-mails, messages and other files stored on College devices, internal file servers, internal storage services, and designated third-party storage services may be inspected, examined, copied and/or removed by the College at any time, or by an authorized third-party on its behalf. The College's Information Technology Department, or an authorized third-party on its behalf, may perform password cracking or guessing on a periodic or random basis. If a password is cracked or guessed during such a scan, the password owner will be notified and required to change it. If the password owner does not change the password as requested, the Information Technology Department will force a reset of the User's password. Users have no reasonable expectation of privacy when utilizing College computing devices, systems or services.
The College also may monitor the activity and accounts of individual users of College Information Technology Resources, including individual log-in sessions and the content of individual communications, without notice, when:
Violators of this policy may be subject to immediate suspension of services and to the existing disciplinary procedures of Bryant & Stratton College. Sanctions may include the loss of access to the College's Information Technology Resources and/or administrative dismissal. Illegal acts involving the College's Information Technology Resources may also subject the Users to subpoena and/or prosecution by commercial enterprises, local, state and/or federal authorities.
All Bryant & Stratton College students shall have the right to inspect and review their educational records, to request corrections or deletions, and to limit disclosure of the records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, also referred to as the Buckley Amendment. Specifically, students have the right to:
Bryant & Stratton College will generally release certain student directory information to the public. Such information could include some or all of the following data: student's name, address(es), phone listing, e-mail address, date and place of birth, major field of study (program), enrollment status (e.g. undergraduate, full-time, or part-time), dates of attendance, photograph, post-graduation employer and job title, participation in activities and recognition received, and the most recent previous secondary and postsecondary institution attended by the student. Students who do not wish to have any part or all of this information released should inform the College of their wishes in writing no later than the end of the add/drop period. Students who do not wish to permit the release of directory information should complete an Opt-Out form provided by the campus. Additionally, Bryant & Stratton College reserves the right to release to police agencies and/or crime victims' certain records or information pertinent to a crime which has occurred on campus, including the details of and disciplinary action taken against the alleged perpetrator of the crime.
Other than College expulsion or revocation or withholding of a degree, disciplinary sanctions shall not be made part of the student's permanent academic record. They shall become part of the student's disciplinary record. Upon graduation, the student's disciplinary record may be expunged of disciplinary actions other than residence hall expulsion, College suspension, College expulsion, or revocation or withholding of a degree, upon application to the Campus Director or his or her designee. Cases involving the imposition of sanctions other than residence hall expulsion, College suspension, College expulsion or revocation or withholding of a degree shall be expunged from the student's confidential record six years after final disposition of the case.
In general, disciplinary records are considered "education records" under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and thus may be protected from disclosure with certain exceptions set forth in these policies. For this reason such records should not be disclosed without consulting the College's legal counsel.
Information regarding the sanction, if any, issued as a result of a disciplinary proceeding against the accused student may be revealed to the complaining student only consistent with FERPA.
First, a school is permitted to disclose to a student who has been sexually harassed, a victim of dating violence, domestic violence or stalking, information about the sanction imposed upon a student who was found to have engaged in these types of violations when the sanction directly relates to the complaining student. This includes an order that the harasser stay away from the complaining student, or that the harasser is prohibited from attending school for a period of time, or transferred to other classes or another residence hall. Disclosure of other information in the student's "education record," including information about sanctions that do not relate to the complaining student, is not permitted.
Further, when the conduct complained of involves a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, FERPA permits Bryant & Stratton College to disclose to the alleged victim the final results of any disciplinary proceeding against the alleged perpetrator, regardless of whether Bryant & Stratton College concluded that a violation was committed.
Additionally, Bryant & Stratton College may disclose to anyone-not just the alleged victim-the final results of a disciplinary proceeding if it determines that the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, and, with respect to the allegation made, that the student has committed a violation of the institution's rules or policies. The disclosure of the final results only includes: the name of the alleged perpetrator, the violation committed, and any sanction imposed against the alleged perpetrator. The disclosure must not include the name of any other student, including a victim or witness, without the written consent of that other student.
In compliance with the Department of Education's Right-to-Know Act, Bryant & Stratton College offers an electronic SRK Directory with the required performance results, policies and information. Prospective students, enrolled students and staff will find the SRK Directory on the College's website at https://www.bryantstratton.edu/degrees/student-right-to-know/.
See the College's website for information about the facilities and educational services readily available to students at the various campus locations.
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the College provides its students, staff and faculty, and applicants for employment or enrollment, with access to the Bryant & Stratton College Security and Fire Safety Report including sexual assault and other crimes. The Annual Fire and Security Report can also be found on the College's website at www.bryantstratton.edu/pdf/Securitypolicies.pdf. A separate copy of each Bryant & Stratton College Campus Safety and Security Report is also available at https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/. This report is available for each campus location and includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Bryant & Stratton College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. A hard copy version of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available by request from the local Campus Director or the Business Office Director. Bryant & Stratton College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the campus community.
Bryant & Stratton College recognizes that the misuse of drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco is a serious problem with legal, physical, emotional and social implications for the entire College community. Therefore, the consumption, sharing, distribution, selling, use, possession of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, illegal, counterfeit and designer drugs, or paraphernalia for the use of such drugs is prohibited at any College sponsored event or on College property at all times.* The inappropriate use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs is also prohibited. Persons shall be banned from entering College grounds or College- sponsored events when exhibiting behavioral, personal, or physical characteristics indicative of having used or consumed alcohol or drugs (illegal or through the inappropriate use) or other substances. The College's Student Code of Conduct outlines the disciplinary measures for students in violation of the Substance Abuse Policy.
* Federal law prohibits all use, possession and/or cultivation of marijuana at U.S. educational institutions. Federal law requires any institution of higher education that receives federal funding to have policies in place that prohibit possession, cultivation and/or use of marijuana on campus - this includes Bryant & Stratton College. Therefore, the use, possession and/or cultivation of marijuana is not permitted on any Bryant & Stratton College property, facility, location, campus, building, residence hall or off-campus apartment obtained through Bryant & Stratton College, regardless of state law permissions.
Bryant & Stratton College agrees to provide a drug-free campus/workplace and hereby publishes a statement notifying students/employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at this school.* In addition, the College herewith informs its students/employees of the specific actions that will be taken against students/employees for violation of such prohibition. A copy of this notification is being provided to you in accordance with Federal regulations implementing the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988, 34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F.
Students/employees are notified that, as a condition of enrollment/employment, the school requires each student/employee certify that they have been informed of the College's policy to maintain a drug-free campus/workplace as stated in the above "Notice to Students/Employees"; that they agree to abide by the terms of the above Notice; and that they agree to notify the school in no later than five days after such conviction. Students/employees who are found to be in violation of this agreement are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of enrollment/employment.
Any student/employee who needs assistance in regards to a substance abuse problem is encouraged to contact their academic dean or supervisor. Such contact will be held in complete confidence. The dean/supervisor will help to put you in contact with local agencies that assist individuals with substance abuse problems. Students /employees may be granted a temporary leave of absence during their treatment period at the discretion of the dean/supervisor.
All students/employees certify that, as a condition of enrollment/employment, they will make a good-faith effort to maintain a drug-free campus/workplace and will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance during the period covered by their stay of enrollment/employment. They are aware of the dangers of drug abuse and further understand that violation of this prohibition will subject them to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of enrollment/employment. All employees certify to this statement each year through the benefit enrollment process and students during the financial aid process.
A copy of these documents is available to employees and students upon request in the Business Offices of Bryant & Stratton College.
The College's Student Code of Conduct policies outline the disciplinary measures for students in violation of the Drug and Alcohol policy, Drug and Alcohol Amnesty policy and rules for bystanders acting in good faith. Bryant & Stratton College is committed to taking all actions consistent with federal, state and local law and individual privacy rights to eliminate illegal and prohibited drugs on its campuses and to deal firmly and fairly with individuals found in violation of this policy including, but not limited to, referral of the offending student or associate to criminal prosecution and/or imposing disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. These policies are located in the College Catalog and in the Student Code of Conduct Sections of the Annual Fire and Security Report as well as on the College's website in the Student Right to Know https://www.bryantstratton.edu/pdf/SecurityPolicies.pdf#page=14
Please refer to this link for additional information on the effects of alcohol and drugs, resources available to students and associates as well as certain state and federal criminal sanctions for the unlawful possession, use, abuse or distribution of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Bryant & Stratton College is a Principles of Excellence school and approved for participation in various veteran aid programs including Military Tuition Assistance and GI Bill® for the training of U.S. veterans and their families. Military students and their families should contact their Department of Veterans Affairs representative for more information on a veteran's benefit eligibility. "GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. College policies, procedures and/or available benefits may vary. Students should contact their campus representative with specific questions about this or any of the following content.
It is mandatory that Bryant & Stratton College receives all official college and military transcripts, for review, for students receiving military and/or veteran benefits by the end of the student's first semester at Bryant & Stratton College. The Dean or designee must work closely with the applicant to request all college and military transcripts. This may include processing the written request and requesting payment for transcript(s), if necessary. Military transcripts available through Joint Services (JST) may be requested online by the students or the Dean or designee with the student's permission. Recipients of military/veteran benefits are obligated to receive the transfer credit review by the College. If transfer credits are possible, the credits must be awarded, unless the campus receives approval in writing from the grantor of any military/veteran funding that the student is approved to retake a course, for which transfer credit was possible.
Bryant & Stratton College will notify the student, via email, of all accepted transfer credits.
Joint Services military transcripts (i.e., Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corp., and Navy) can be requested by the student at the following website: https://jst.doded.mil/official.html.
Please refer to the Academic Information/Transfer of Credits section of this catalog for more information.
Bryant & Stratton College will defer all tuition and other financial obligations with Bryant & Stratton College until the student's educational assistance under Chapter 31, 33 or 35 can be processed and credited to their account, assuming the student provided a certificate of eligibility for assistance under these chapters to the College, as required by the appropriate approving agency.
Additionally, Bryant & Stratton College will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or impose a requirement that the students borrow additional funds to cover any outstanding balance due to a delayed disbursement of a payment of Chapter 31, 33 or 35 benefits, unless the student is less than 100% covered.
Student must apply for their financial assistance prior to the start date of each term. Term start dates can be found at: https://www.bryantstratton.edu/financial-aid/military-aid.
Bryant & Stratton College is participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program under the Post 9/11 GI Bill®(Chapter 33). Your Financial Aid Advisor can advise you on your available benefits. The VA determines eligibility for education benefits. You are responsible for applying for your benefits. Additional information on these resources is available at www.bryantstratton.edu/admissions/military/benefits.
Bryant & Stratton College is a participating institution in the Principles of Excellence Program and complies with the written guidelines and standards. In addition, the College has a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Defense agreeing to meet all Principles of Excellence Standards and therefore allowing Active Duty Service Members to utilize Tuition Assistance if qualified.
Bryant & Stratton College is committed to, and is a published participant for The 8 Keys to Veterans' Success (8 Keys). This is a voluntary initiative through the Departments of Education and Veterans Affairs. They highlight ways that colleges and universities can support veterans as they pursue their education and employment goals.
Military Tuition Assistance is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air force, and Coast Guard. Congress has given each service the ability to pay up to 100% for the tuition expense of its members. Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process and restrictions. The best place to start is by contacting your local education office. This money is usually paid directly to the College by the individual service. Please visit the College's website for links to important resources to help you get started. https://www.bryantstratton.edu/admissions/military-resources/.
Bryant & Stratton College is Non-LOI (Letter of Instruction) and does not upload your course schedule into GAE. You must contact your Education Service Officer (ESO) for detailed information and request approval by the ESO 7-to-14 days prior to the first day of class, depending on your education office requirements. The first day of class for the Spring 2025 semester is May 7, 2025 and for Spring B 2025 semester (Online only) is July 2, 2025.
Reimbursement criteria for non-successful course completion (effective for courses starting on or after September 6, 2014).
For the purpose of reimbursement, a successful course completion is defined as a grade of "C" or higher for undergraduate courses, and a "Pass" for "Pass/Fail" grades.
An institution may not receive Tuition Assistance Programs funds for students with grade point average that are less than 2.0 after completing 15 semester hours (or the equivalent) in their undergraduate studies. Tuition Assistance requests for reimbursement must be approved before the start date of the class.
The Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Defense requires schools to determine the amount of TA funds that recipients earn if they withdraw from school using the same method to calculate the return of Title IV funds required by United States Department of Education. This return of funds requirement applies to students who officially withdraw from school as well as those who are administratively withdrawn for non-attendance as outlined in the Attendance section of this catalog. When you withdraw during your payment period or period of enrollment, the amount of TA funds that you have earned up to that point is determined by a specific formula. If you receive (or the College receives on your behalf) more assistance than you earned, the excess funds must be returned by Bryant & Stratton College and/or you to the Department of Defense. The amount of assistance that you have earned is determined on a prorated basis. For example, if you completed 30% of your payment period of period of enrollment, you earn 30% of the TA assistance you were originally scheduled to receive. Once you have completed more than 60% of the payment period or period of enrollment, you earn all the assistance that you were scheduled to receive for that period. If the College is required to return a portion of your TA funds as a result of your withdrawal from the College, you may be left with a balance due the College. Please contact your Financial Services Advisor if you have any questions on this requirement.
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