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Four Asks 

1.   Use the Preponderance of the Evidence standard in cases of sexual misconduct 
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​This standard of evidence finds that an incident is  "more likely than not" to have occurred. Preponderance of evidence was previously required by the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter. Utilized in almost all civil cases, it is considered the most appropriate standard for Title IX investigations. 
2.  Uphold a 60-day timeline of concluding cases 


​Betsy DeVos revoked the 60-day timeline in her recent guidance, leaving respondents and complainants at risk for mental health issues and unnecessary additional trauma. A long delay in deciding a case may also ultimately compel survivors to drop their cases altogether.
3.  Clarify alternative resolutions policy and agree not to facilitate mediation in cases of sexual misconduct
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Mediation was illegal under the Bush and Obama administrations for a reason: it is an inappropriate and destructive resolution to cases of sexual misconduct. 
4. Create housing requirement waivers for survivors of sexual misconduct and other forms of discrimination to move off-campus
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The University implemented its new housing requirement without clearly defining a waiver policy.  Students disproportionally harmed by this new requirement include survivors of sexual misconduct, and those discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status.