University of Southern California
Private University
Los Angeles, California
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.
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Sexual Misconduct
B
16/20 points
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Non-Sexual Misconduct
D
8/20 points
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Title IX
B
16/20 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 |