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Discipline Procedures


Immediate Suspension

If an act of misconduct threatens the health or well being of any member of the academic community or seriously disrupts the function and good order of the college, an instructor or administrative officer may direct students involved to cease and desist such conduct and advise them that failing to cease and desist results in immediate suspension. If students fail to cease and desist, the instructor or administrative officer may then suspend them from the class or the college until a resolution of the matter can be made. The instructor or administrative officer invoking such suspension notifies the dean of students in writing of the individuals involved and the nature of the infraction as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after the incident. The dean of students is responsible for implementing student discipline procedures.


Procedures
In order to provide an orderly protocol for handling student disciplinary cases in accordance with due process and justice, the following procedures are followed:

  1. Charges: Any administrative official, faculty member, or student may file charges with the dean of students against any student or student organization for violations of college regulations. The individual(s) initiating the action must specify, in writing, the following:
    1. Name of the student(s) involved
    2. The alleged violation of the specific code of conduct
    3. he time, place, and date of the incident
    4. Names of person(s) directly involved or witnesses to the infractions
    5. Any action taken that related to the matter
    6. Desired solution(s)

    The completed charge form is forwarded directly to the dean of students.

  2. Investigation and Decision: Within five working days after the charge is filed, the dean of students completes a preliminary investigation of the charge and schedules a meeting with the student. After discussing the alleged infraction with the student(s), the dean of students may impose a sanction consistent with those described below.

Sanctions

  1. Reprimand: The student receives a written communication, which gives official notice that any subsequent offense against the Student Code of Conduct carries heavier penalties because of this prior infraction.
  2. General Probation: An individual may be placed on General Probation when involved in a minor disciplinary offense. General Probation has two important implications: the individual is given a chance to show his/her capability and willingness to observe the Student Code of Conduct without further penalty; secondly, if he/she errs again, further action is taken. This probation is in effect for no more than two semesters.
  3. Restrictive Probation: Restrictive Probation results in loss of good standing and becomes a matter of record. Restrictive conditions may limit activity in the college community. Generally the individual is not eligible for initiation into any local or national organization and may not receive any college award or other honorary recognition. The individual may not occupy a position of leadership or responsibility with any college or student organization, publication, or activity. This probation is in effect for not less than two semesters. Any violation of Restrictive Probation may result in immediate suspension.
  4. Restitution: The individual must pay for damaging, misusing, destroying, or losing property belonging to the college, college personnel, or students.
  5.  Interim Suspension: The student is excluded from class and/or other privileges or activities as set forth in the notice, until a final decision has been made concerning the alleged violation.
  6. Loss of Academic Credit or Grade: This sanction is imposed as a result of academic dishonesty or suspension for violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
  7. Withholding of Transcript, Diploma, or Right to Register: This sanction is imposed when financial obligations are not met.
  8. Suspension: The student is excluded from class(es) and/or all other privileges or activities of the college for a specific period of time. This sanction is reserved for those offenses warranting discipline more severe than probation or for repeated misconduct. Students who receive this sanction must get specific written permission from the vice president of Student Development and Technology Services before returning to campus.
  9.  Expulsion: The student is dismissed from campus for an indefinite period. The student loses his/her student status. The student may be readmitted to the college only with the approval of the president.
  10. Group Probation: This sanction is given to a college club or other organized group for a specified period of time. If group violations are repeated during the term of the sentence, the charter may be revoked or activities restricted.
  11. Group Restriction: This sanction removes college recognition during the semester in which the offense occurred or for a longer period, usually not more than one semester. While under restriction, the group may not seek or add members, hold or sponsor events in the college community, or engage in other activities as specified.
  12. Group Charter Revocation: College recognition is removed for a group, club, society, or other organization for a minimum of two years. Rechartering after that time must be approved by the president.