implemented in a way that does not unreasonably burden the other party. These measures may include, but are not limited to:
• Referral to Counseling/Employee Assistance Program • Referral to community-based service providers • Student financial aid counseling • Education to the community or community subgroup(s) • Altering work arrangements for employees or student-employees • Safety planning • Providing campus safety escorts • Implementing contact limitations (no contact orders) between the parties • Academic support, extensions of deadlines, or other course/program-related adjustments
• Class schedule modifications, withdrawals, or leaves of absence • Increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the campus • Any other actions deemed appropriate by the TIXC IX. E MERGENCY R EMOVAL
The College can act to remove a Respondent entirely or partially from its education program or activities, oremployment, on an emergency basis if it is determined that the individual in an immediate threat to the physical health or safety of any member of the college community. The TIXC will work in conjunction with the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)/Care Team, Human Resources, Safety & Security, and College leadership to make the determination based upon standard, objective threat assessment procedures. In all cases of emergency removal, the student/employee will be given notice of the action and the option to request a meeting with the TIXC prior to removal, or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible. During the meeting, the student/employee will have the opportunity to show cause why the removal should not be implemented, or should be modified. A Respondent may be accompanied by an Advisor of their choice when meeting with the TIXC. This meeting is not a hearing on the merits of the allegation(s), but rather is an administrative process intended to determine solely whether the emergency removal is appropriate. Prior tothe meeting, the Respondent will be given access to a written summary of the basis of the emergency removal to allow for adequate preparation. If this meeting is not requested within 48 hours of being provided notice, objections to the emergency removal will be deemed waived. A Complainant and their Advisor may be permitted to participate in this meeting if the TIXC determines it is equitable to do so. There is no appeal process for emergency removal decisions. The TIXC in conjunction with appropriate Administrators will determine to implement or stay an emergency removal and determine the conditions and duration. Violation of an emergency removal under this policy will be grounds for discipline, which may include expulsion or termination. The College will implement the least restrictive emergency actions possible in light of the circumstances andsafety concerns. As determined by the TIXC and appropriate Administrators, these actions could include, but are not limited to: temporarily re-assigning an employee, restricting a
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