Process Used to Investigate Hazing Incidents
The Dean of Students, in consultation with the Compliance Officer and other university
personnel deemed necessary, will determine whether the complaint meets the definition
of hazing as defined in Tennessee Tech policy. If the alleged misconduct does not
meet the definition of hazing, the Dean of Students will forward the complaint to
the appropriate administrative personnel for action, if any.
If the complaint meets the definition of hazing, Tennessee Tech will conduct a prompt,
thorough, and impartial investigation of the complaint and provide notification of
the outcome to the Complainant and Respondent. The timeframe for the inquiry will
depend on the complexity of the investigation, the severity, and the extent of the
allegations.
Complaints in which the Respondent is a student will be handled in accordance with
the investigation procedures outlined in Tennessee Tech Policy 302, Student Conduct.
Complaints in which the Respondent is an employee will be handled in accordance with
the investigation procedures outlined in
Tennessee Tech Policy 141, Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment.
In situations that require immediate action due to safety or other concerns, Tennessee
Tech may take reasonable and appropriate administrative action.
Tennessee Tech will maintain the confidentiality of the complaint and the privacy
of the individuals involved to the greatest extent possible, consistent with its goal
of conducting a thorough and complete investigation, and to the extent permitted by law.
Appeals
Appeals of a determination in which the Respondent is a student will be handled in
accordance with the appeal procedures outlined in Tennessee Tech Policy 302, Student
Conduct.
Appeals of a determination involving a Respondent who is an employee will be handled
in accordance with the appeal procedures outlined in Tennessee Tech Policy 141, Prohibited
Discrimination and Harassment.
