All members of the University community are expected to cooperate and participate in inquiries, investigations, and resolutions of Reports and Formal Complaints under these Procedures.

At all stages of the process, all Cornell University community members are required to provide truthful information. Obstruction of an investigation and/or adjudication under these Procedures is prohibited and independently subject to disciplinary sanctions under the Code.

For all written submissions permitted by these Procedures, other than the written objections and requests specifically permitted during hearings, the documents must be submitted by the individual parties. Written submissions from a Counselor/advisor, support person, or other individual made on behalf of a party, other than the written objections and requests specifically permitted during hearings, will not be included in the investigative or hearing records. Where a form has been developed by the Director for a written submission, the party must use the form for the submission.

At all stages under these Procedures, both the Complainant and Respondent will be afforded the assistance of an advisor provided through the Offices of the Complainants’ Code Counselor and Respondents’ Code Counselor to assist and advise. Alternatively, each party has the right to select and consult with an advisor and/or legal counsel of their own choosing.

Upon receipt of a timely[4] Formal Complaint, the Director will notify the Complainant and the Respondent, in writing, of the commencement of an investigation and provide both parties with a copy of the Complaint, the Code, and these Procedures.

The Director will inform the Complainant and the Respondent of any actions undertaken that will directly affect either party, including the filing of a Formal Complaint.

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• 8.1 Temporary Suspensions Pending Resolution
• 8.2 Review of Temporary Suspensions of Students and Organizations

8.1 Temporary Suspensions Pending ResolutionIn consultation with appropriate University officials, the Director or other Presidential delegate[3] has discretionary power temporarily to suspend a Respondent pending resolution of the underlying c

• 7.1 Initial Assessment
• 7.2 Actions Following Initial Assessment
  • 7.2.1 Where the Complainant Seeks Resolution Under These Procdeures
  • 7.2.2 Where the Complainant Requests That No Formal Complaint Be Pursued Under These Procedures

In computing any time period specified in these Procedures, the day of the event, act, or default that initiates the period will be excluded.

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To promote timely and effective review, the University strongly encourages persons with knowledge of possible violations of the Code to make Reports or file Formal Complaints as soon as possible, preferably within one year of the alleged prohibited conduct.