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Due Process Ratings

Policies are rated on their inclusion of 10 due process safeguards. Each policy may receive 2 points for fully including that safeguard, 1 point for partial inclusion, and 0 points for no meaningful inclusion. Most, but not all, institutions have separate policies for sexual misconduct and all other misconduct. See Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS’s Spotlight on Due Process report for more information.

Sexual Misconduct F 2/20 points
Non-Sexual Misconduct D 6/20 points
Title IX B 14/20 points
Meaningful presumption of innocence
Timely and adequate written notice
Time to prepare with evidence
Impartial fact-finders
Meaningful hearing process
Right to present to fact-finder
Right to meaningful cross-ex
Active participation of advisor
Meaningful right to appeal
Unanimity or clear and convincing evidence
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