Office of the Provost 3 Nassau Hall Princeton, NJ 08544-0015
June 9, 2017 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Yeohee Im (GS) Yeoheei@princeton.edu Dear Ms. Im: I am writing to inform you that the panel I appointed to investigate and adjudicate charges against a faculty member (Respondent) under the University’s policy on Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct has found that he is
responsible
for violating this policy. Specifically, he was charged with Sexual Harassment and/or Inappropriate Conduct Related to Sex, Gender Identity, or Gender Expression. As is detailed in the panel’s memorandum, the panel, based on the information before it and using the preponderance of the evidence standard, found that the Respondent engaged in unwelcome verbal or physical behavior which was directed at you based on sex that was sufficiently severe to have the effect of unreasonably interfering with your educational experience by creating a hostile or offensive environment. The panel therefore found the Respondent
responsible
for Sexual Harassment, which is a violation of the University’s policy on Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct. In accordance with our policy, the Dean of the Faculty has reviewed the case file and the panel’s summary regarding its findings of fact and findings of responsibility and has determined that discipline is warranted. While the Respondent will continue in his current capacity, the University is implementing appropriate measures to ensure that such conduct does not recur.
You, as well as the Respondent, have the right to appeal this decision to the Committee on Conference and Faculty Appeal (CCFA) on the
grounds that (1) there is substantial relevant information that was not presented, and reasonably could not have been presented during the investigation; or (2) there was procedural unfairness. You have until
Monday, June 19 at 5 pm
to submit your formal letter of appeal, which should be directed to the chair of the CCFA, Martha Himmelfarb, Professor of Religion, Department of Religion.
If you are contemplating an appeal, I recommend that you contact Professor Himmelfarb as soon as possible so that she can explain the process to you. She can be reached at himmelfa@princeton.edu or (609)-258-4486
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For more information regarding the appeal process, please see
Rights, Rules, Responsibilities
section 1.3.13(3).
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In addition, the No Communication Order will remain in effect and may be extended beyond the current April 13, 2018 expiration if you wish to do so.
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Ms. Im, I understand that this has been a very difficult process, and I appreciate your cooperation. If I may be of assistance to you in any way, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Michele Minter Title IX Coordinator cc: Regan Crotty, Title IX Administrator Meghan Krause, Office of the Dean of the Graduate School, adviser