Conflicts of Interest

The University does not allow conflicts of interest, by NLU personnel involved in any step in formal resolution process. A conflict of interest exists when an individual’s knowledge of the matter or personal or professional relationships with the complainant, respondent, or witnesses would preclude the individual from being able to investigate the case fairly and impartially.

• If the challenge is to the Title IX Coordinator as investigator, the challenge may be filed with the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students.
• If the challenge is to either the Hearing Officer or Appeal Officers, the challenge may be filed with the Title IX Coordinator.
• If the challenge is to an assigned member of the Hearing Board, the challenge may be filed with the Hearing Officer.