Northwestern University
Private University
Evanston, Illinois
Due Process Ratings
Policies are rated on their inclusion of 10 due process safeguards. Each policy may receive 2 points for fully including that safeguard, 1 point for partial inclusion, and 0 points for no meaningful inclusion. Most, but not all, institutions have separate policies for sexual misconduct and all other misconduct. See FIRE’s Spotlight on Due Process report for more information.
Sexual Misconduct
F
4/20 points
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Non-Sexual Misconduct
D
5/20 points
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Title IX
B
15/20 points
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Meaningful presumption of innocence | |||
Timely and adequate written notice | |||
Time to prepare with evidence | |||
Impartial fact-finders | |||
Meaningful hearing process | |||
Right to present to fact-finder | |||
Right to meaningful cross-ex | |||
Active participation of advisor | |||
Meaningful right to appeal | |||
Unanimity or clear and convincing evidence |