University of Pittsburgh Student Code of Conduct Effective October 1, 2020 Division of Student Affairs www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/conduct 1 Contact Information For questions or information regarding the Student Code of Conduct, the Conduct Process and Procedures, or the Level I Appeals process, please contact: Office of Student Conduct 738 William Pitt Union 412-648-7910 [email protected] For questions or information regarding the Level II Appeals Process, please contact: University Review Board Moderator 801 Cathedral of Learning 412-624-4222 [email protected] For questions or information regarding Title IX, please contact: Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Office, part of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion [email protected] 2nd Floor Webster Hall 412-648-7860 2 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 5 University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination .................................................................................................. 5 Application, Scope, and Jurisdiction of the Student Code of Conduct ......................................................... 5 Student Record Retention Policy ................................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 1: Student Rights and Responsibilities ........................................................................................... 7 Student Rights Within the University Community ........................................................................................ 7 Student Rights under FERPA ........................................................................................................................ 8 Student Identification Requirements ............................................................................................................. 9 Communication Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 9 Chapter 2: Medical Amnesty ..................................................................................................................... 10 Chapter 3: University of Pittsburgh Anti-Hazing Policy ........................................................................... 12 Chapter 4: Violations of the Student Code of Conduct ............................................................................. 14 Chapter 5: Process and Procedure: From Referral to Resolution .............................................................. 18 Filing a Conduct Referral ............................................................................................................................ 18 Review of the Conduct Referral and Initiation of the Conduct Process ...................................................... 18 Interim Action .............................................................................................................................................. 19 General Information for Respondents and Complainants ........................................................................... 19 Advisor/Support Person and Representative ............................................................................................... 20 Level I Hearing and Appeal Process ........................................................................................................... 20 Level I Hearing Process ................................................................................................................ 20 Level I Appeal Process ................................................................................................................. 21 Level II Hearing Process ............................................................................................................................. 21 Level II Pre-Hearing Process ........................................................................................................ 21 Witnesses....................................................................................................................................... 22 Evidence ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Level II Hearing ............................................................................................................................ 22 Hearing Outcome .......................................................................................................................... 23 Addressing Bias Through the Conduct Process ........................................................................................... 24 Application of Sanction Enhancement .......................................................................................... 24 Bias Outside the Conduct Process................................................................................................. 25 Level II and Sexual Misconduct Appeal Process ........................................................................................ 25 Petition to Appeal and Petition to Postpone Sanctions ................................................................. 25 University Review Board Procedures for Petition to Appeal ....................................................... 26 University Review Board Procedures for Proceeding with an Appeal ........................................ 26 Student Conduct Expungement ................................................................................................................... 27 Expungement Process ................................................................................................................... 27 Additional Information about Expungement ................................................................................ 27 3 Chapter 6: Sexual Misconduct Process and Procedures ............................................................................ 28 Reporting Sexual Misconduct and University Response ............................................................................. 28 Interim Measures, Accommodations, and Resource Assistance for Complainants and Respondents ........ 28 Advisor or Support Person........................................................................................................................... 29 Informal Resolution Process ........................................................................................................................ 29 Formal Complaint Process and University Initiated Investigations ............................................................ 30 University’s Prohibition of Retaliation ........................................................................................................ 32 Filing with External Agencies ..................................................................................................................... 32 Chapter 7: Sexual Harassment Process and Procedures ............................................................................ 33 Reporting Sexual Harassment and University Response ............................................................................. 33 Filing a Formal Compliant .......................................................................................................................... 34 Supportive Measures ................................................................................................................................... 34 Emergency Removal .................................................................................................................................... 35 Initial Response to a Formal Compliant ...................................................................................................... 35 Informal Resolution .................................................................................................................................... 37 Formal Grievance Process ........................................................................................................................... 37 Retaliation .................................................................................................................................................... 41 Appendix A: Sanctions ............................................................................................................................... 42 Individual Student Sanctions ....................................................................................................................... 42 Registered Student Organization Sanctions ................................................................................................. 45 Appendix B: Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Resources and Information ............................................... 47 Getting Help................................................................................................................................................. 47 Confidentiality ............................................................................................................................................. 48 Different Types of Employees and Their Confidential Responsibilities ...................................... 48 Privileged and Confidential ........................................................................................ 48 Pastoral Counselors ..................................................................................