Interim Measures and Activity Restrictions
Emergency Removals
The University reserves the right to respond immediately in situations in which the University or its representatives believe that because of a student’s behavior, there exists a threat of imminent danger to the student or others, significant disruption of the ability of other students to engage in the academic and/or residential environment, or significant damage to University property. Such response may include a temporary removal of the student from their living situation on campus or from the campus as a whole. Return to campus will be based on a decision by the Dean of Students that the student is able to function appropriately as a member of the academic community. Students who are removed from campus or residential housing may appeal the decision immediately with any information that they would like the Dean of Students or designee to consider about the removal. The decision maker in emergency removal situations will, as a result of that appeal, be limited to decisions related to the emergency removal. Appeals must be made in writing to the individual who communicated the emergency removal within 2 business days. All relevant information must be provided in the appeal request.
Interim and Activity Restrictions
If the Dean of Students Office, or designee, determines that the presence of a student or the operations of the Organization creates a clear and substantial risk to persons or property at Linfield University, they may issue an interim suspension or activity restriction at any point of the process from when a complaint is filed to when the case is resolved. Ordinarily, a case involving an interim suspension will be expedited to resolution as quickly as possible.
The Dean of Students Office, or designee, may also restrict or modify the activities (i.e.: access to buildings, participation in activities) of the Respondent at any point from when a report is received to when the matter is resolved. Activity restrictions also may be kept in place after an outcome is determined, as part of the sanctioning process.
Interim suspensions and activity restrictions are operative immediately upon receipt of the notice by the Respondent.
A Complainant always has the right to seek a restraining order or similar no-contact or protective order from the police. Contact Linfield Public Safety for assistance in obtaining protective orders from the police or contact the police directly. Linfield University will enforce all protective and restraining orders regardless of who issues them. Enforcement of these orders will begin upon notification and receipt of documentation of their existence. Should either party wish to cooperate with local law enforcement in a criminal investigation, they may do so under the guidance of the appropriate legal authority(ies) without fear of penalty by Linfield University for violating the no contact directive issued by Linfield University.