Doctor of Missiology - Biola University

Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Department of Intercultural Studies: Doctor of Missiology
SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICY SECTION 2.11
Students are expected to participate in the hearing process when they are called as a
complainant, respondent, or witness to a hearing. Should a student fail to appear for a
hearing or fail to provide a written statement when proper notification has been given, the
hearing will proceed without benefit of that student’s input.
All individuals participating in the sexual assault hearing process are expected to tell the full
and complete truth. In order to ensure this outcome, individuals participating in
said hearings should expect the committee to exercise discernment and discretion regarding
how to appropriately respond to other violations of the Biola Community Standards or
University policy that may arise in the hearing process. Victims of sexual
assault should not let fear of “getting in trouble” because of alcohol use keep them from
reporting a sexual assault.
Rights of the Individual Alleging the Violation (Complainant)
The Complainant has:
* The right to make a complaint that will initiate the hearing process.
* The right to a timely hearing after filing a complaint (cases reported just prior to the end
of a semester may be delayed by the semester break period).
* The right to an advisor (defined later in this policy) of her or his choice, in consultation
with the Dean (or the Dean’s designee) who will assist the individual through the student
discipline process.
* The right to confront opposing evidence.
* The right to provide witnesses and evidence pertaining to the case.
* The right to be informed as soon as possible of the outcome of the hearing.
* The right to confidentiality of the student hearing process to the extent possible.
* The right to request academic schedule adjustments or other academic assistance for
missed classes or exams, or help with rearranging coursework.
* The right to request a change of on-campus housing if both you and the accused live on
campus, or you may request that the accused be moved pending a sexual assault hearing.
* The right to request an ‘on-campus, no contact order’ for the respondent as an interim
measure.
* The right to on-campus emergency counseling sessions with a member of the Biola
Counseling Center staff.
* The right to seek off-campus medical and counseling services.
* The right to seek assistance from the Sexual Assault Crisis Response Team, a member of
the Biola Counseling Center staff in a client relationship, or the Associate Dean of Spiritual
Development in a confessor relationship.
* The right to file a police report and/or take legal civil action separate from and/or in
addition to student discipline action.
Date: August 2009 Page 5 of 10