XIX. R ETALIATION Applicable law and College policies strictly prohibit retaliation against any person who, in good faith, reports or makes a report or Complaint under this Procedure or who testifies, assists or participates in any manner in any investigation or proceeding conducted hereunder. Any person who engages in prohibited retaliation will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of an employee and/or expulsion of a student. Any person who feels that they are a victim of retaliation may file a report or Complaint as provided under this Procedure or contact the TIXC immediately. XX. R ECORD R ETENTION The College shall retain documents related to reports or Complaints received under this Procedure as required by law. The TIXC shall be primarily responsible for records related to all Complaints of Prohibited Conduct received under this Procedure in accordance with Board Policy II.08: Records Management. XXI. S TATEMENT O F R IGHTS O F T HE P ARTIES All parties involved in processes under the auspices of this Procedure have a right to the following: • To be treated with dignity and respect by College officials. • An equitable investigation and resolution of all credible allegations of prohibited harassment or discrimination made in good faith to College officials. • Not to have any personally identifiable information released to the public without consent provided, except to the extent permitted by law. • To have College policies and procedures followed without material deviation. • Not to be pressured to mediate or otherwise informally resolve any reported misconduct involving violence, including sexual violence. • Not to be discouraged by College officials from reporting Title IX/Sexual Harassment Offense or other Prohibited Conduct to both on-campus and off-campus authorities. • To be informed by College officials of options to notify proper law enforcement authorities, including on-campus and local police, and the option(s) to be assisted by College authorities in notifying such authorities, if the party so chooses. This also includes the right not to be pressured to report, as well. • To have allegations of Prohibited Conduct responded to promptly and with sensitivity by College officials. • To be informed of available interim actions and supportive measures, such as counseling; advocacy; health care; legal, student financial aid, visa, and immigration assistance; or other services, both on campus and in the community. • To a College implemented no-contact order when a person has engaged in or threatens to engage in stalking, threatening, harassing, or other improper conduct that presents a danger to the welfare of the party or others. • To be informed of available assistance in changing academic, and/or working situations after an alleged incident of Prohibited Conduct, if such changes are reasonably available. No formal report, or investigation, either campus or criminal, needs to occur before this
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