Sexual Assault Policy

SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICY

Sexual assaults, including rape, are serious crimes of violence in which the assailant, by threat or physical force, involves or attempts to involve the victim in involuntary sexual conduct. The College annually sponsors several activities and speakers on the subject of sexual assault in addition to providing literature on request. Literature is also available through the Career and Counseling Center in Hruby Hall and the Department of Campus Safety. If you are the victim of a sexual assault, you should immediately contact your Resident Assistant, Resident Director, or the Department of Campus Safety for medical and safety assistance. You should also attempt to preserve any potential evidence where the assault took place. All reports of sexual assault will be taken confidentially and investigated fully. Should allegations lead to formal on-campus disciplinary proceedings, both the accused and their accuser may have others present at their hearing and both will be informed of the outcome. Sanctions for on-campus convictions can result in expulsion. Victims of sexual assault will have the opportunity to notify local police if they choose and can be assisted by campus officials. Victims will be notified of any on-campus and local counseling and mental health services and medical services, and will be given the opportunity to change their living arrangements if alternatives are reasonably available.

Serve - Protect - Assist

Department of Campus Safety / 1607 Robinson Rd. S.E. / Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506-1799 / (616) 632-2462