Haverford College Internal Judicial Procedures

In the case of violence or sexual misconduct, where there is a concern for the safety of the community, the Dean of the College may separate an accused student immediately pending an investigation. When an allegation of sexual misconduct is made, a prompt investigation will be conducted and the findings presented to the Dean or Senior Associate Dean of the College, who will determine if there is enough evidence to support a suspicion of violation. If this is the case, a Dean’s Panel will be appointed. For Dean’s Panel guidelines and procedures, see the web page of the Office of the Dean of the College.
In cases of sexual misconduct, if a violation is found to have occurred, the Dean’s Panel will consider sanctions that may include separation from the College, depending on the severity of the incident and taking into account any previous disciplinary infractions. The Panel decision can be appealed to the President of the College, who has complete discretion in the application of sanctions, which can be more severe than those originally imposed by the Panel.