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20practicable, efforts will be made to keep the identity of the complainant confidential.2.Formal Resolution: If a complaint cannot be resolved through informal attempts at conciliation and the complainant wishes to pursue the matter further, he or she must file a formal written complaint with the adult education director who will forward it to the UA-PTC Dean of Students. All formal complaintswill be given full, impartial and timely investigation. Duringsuchinvestigations,everyeffortwillbemadetoprotecttheprivacyrightsofallparties; however, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.SANCTIONSIf an investigation of a reported occurrence of sexual harassment reveals that the complaint is without reasonable foundation, both parties will be so informed and will also be informed that no further action is warranted. If, however, an individual is found to haveviolated the college%u2019s policy against sexual harassment, the investigating body will recommend disciplinary action appropriatetothe severity oftheoffense,including, butnot limitedto, reprimand, suspension, reassignmentofresponsibilities,andterminationof employmentorexpulsionfromthe college.SEXOFFENDERNOTIFICATIONU.S.C., 1092 (f) (1) (1)} is a federal law enacted on October 29, 2000. This law is intended to monitor the enrollment and/or employment status of convicted sex offenders at higher educationinstitutions.Thisactrequiresanysexoffenderwhoisobligatedbylawtoregister in a state,to provide notice to each institution of higher education in that state where the person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student. The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act also requiresthathighereducationinstitutionsissue a statementadvisingthecampuscommunityof the availability of this information. Arkansas Code Annotated 1212913 (b) provides that locallaw enforcement agencies having jurisdiction shall disclose, in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the [Arkansas] Sex Offenders Assessment Committee, relevant and necessary informationregardingoffenderstothepublicwhenthedisclosureisrelevantandnecessaryfor public protection. Arkansas Code Annotated 12-12-903 defines the authority of the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction in the municipality where the offender is attending an institution of training or education.