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UTMB will not tolerate sexual assault in any form, including acquaintance rape. Sexual assault refers to rape as well as other forms of forcible or non-forcible activity. Sexual assault occurs when one person threatens, or uses violence or coercion to cause another person to participate in any type of forced sexual activity. Sexual assault is a crime. A student charged with sexual assault can be prosecuted under state criminal statutes and/or disciplined under the UTMB Code of Student Conduct.
• The Student Affairs Officer is available at all times to assist students and provide information regarding disciplinary action, counseling, medical services, mental health or student services, both on campus and in the community.
• Students are advised to notify either on campus or local police immediately. It is also strongly recommended that students seek medical treatment immediately. They have the option of being assisted by campus authorities in notifying these authorities.
• Students also have the right to ask for assistance in changing academic and living situations after an alleged sexual assault incident if such arrangements are reasonably available.
• If there is probable cause to believe that UTMB’s regulation prohibiting sexual assault has been violated, UTMB will pursue strong disciplinary action through its own channels. Procedures for on-campus disciplinary action in cases of alleged sexual assault shall follow the procedures related to the UTMB Student Conduct and Discipline Policy (7.1.3). Those include, but are not limited to, notice, hearing procedures, challenges and appeals.
Additionally, both accuser and accused are entitled to certain rights:
• the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities as listed in the Notice Section of the UTMB Student Conduct and Discipline Policy (7.1.3).
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