Introduction
The Vincennes University Student Creed states “As a Vincennes University student, I commit to a code of civilized behavior. I will practice personal academic integrity; I will respect the dignity of all persons, including myself; I will respect the rights of others; I will not condone bigotry; I will strive for the openness to learn from differences in people, ideas and opinions; I will demonstrate concern for others, their feelings, and their need for conditions which support their work and development. Allegiance to these ideals requires me to refrain from behavior that threatens the freedom and respect every individual deserves.” The Campus Sexual Assault Victim Bill of Rights is a federal law that exists as part of the Higher Education Act.
Bill of Rights
The following Rights shall be accorded to victims of sexual assault that occur:
Students have the following rights:
Human Dignity Rights
Rights To Resources On and Off Campus
Campus Judicial Rights
Legal Rights
• To have any allegation of sexual assault investigated and adjudicated by the appropriate criminal and civil authorities of the jurisdiction in which the sexual assault is reported.
• To receive full and prompt cooperation and assistance of campus personnel in notifying the proper authorities.
• To receive full, prompt, and victim sensitive cooperation of campus personnel with regard to obtaining, securing, and maintaining evidence, including a medical examination when it is necessary to preserve evidence of the assault.
• To be free from any suggestion that victims were contributory negligent or assumed the risk of being assaulted.
Campus Intervention Rights
• To require campus personnel to take reasonable and necessary actions to prevent further unwanted contact of victims by their alleged assailants.
• To be notified of the options for and provided assistance in changing academic and living situations if such changes are reasonably available.
Statutory Mandates
Each campus must guarantee that this Bill of Rights is implemented. It is the obligation of the individual campus governing board to examine resources dedicated to services required to implement the Bill of Rights and to make appropriate requests to increase or reallocate resources where necessary to ensure implementation. Each campus shall make every reasonable effort to ensure that every student at that institution receives a copy of this document. Nothing in this "Campus Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights" shall be construed to preclude or in any way restrict any public or independent institution of higher education in the State from reporting any suspected crime or offense to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
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