Student Conduct Charges
Faculty members have ultimate control over classroom behavior and may remove any student who is engaged in disruptive conduct for that class period with/ without issuing a Student Misconduct Report. Faculty members are encouraged to discuss the situation with the student and the department head. For repetitive violations, a Student Misconduct Report should be filed.
Any member of the College may file a Student Misconduct Report for any student who violates College policy or who is behaving in a disruptive manner. Charges of misconduct shall be prepared in writing and directed to the Dean of Student Engagement and Support within one (1) day of the violation.
The Dean of Student Engagement and Support will conduct an investigation of the charges. As with any disciplinary matter, a student will be afforded due process rights. Based on the findings of the investigation, the Vice President may take any one of the following actions:
1. Dismiss the charge for lack of merit
2. Issue a warning notice in writing
3. Remove the student from one (1) or more class periods
4. Deny specified privileges for a designated period of time
5. Deny permission to be present in specified campus locations or college functions
6. Assess restitution; compensation for loss, damage, or injury
7. Impose discretionary sanctions; work assignments, service to the college or other related discretionary assignments
8. Place the student on temporary suspension or long-term suspension from the College for up to 365 days
9. Dismiss the student from the College
Academic-Related Violations
The College expects all students to uphold academic honesty. Academic dishonesty includes violations outlined in the Standards of Student Conduct and may result in penalties ranging from redoing an assignment to loss of credit for the assignment or course. If an instructor suspects an academic integrity violation, the student will be notified and given an opportunity to explain or respond before a decision is made. The instructor will communicate the outcome, supporting evidence, and any academic penalties in writing. Sanctions remain in effect unless changed through the appeal process. These procedures apply only to academic violations; non-academic conduct issues follow separate disciplinary procedures.
Students who disagree with an instructor’s academic integrity decision may submit a written appeal to the Academic Dean within three business days of receiving the decision. The Dean will review the written materials and may request additional information. A recommendation is then sent to the Vice President of Academic and Student Success, who will issue the final decision. The student will be notified of the outcome through their official College email.
Non-Academic Violations
The College may impose disciplinary sanctions for non-academic violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Possible sanctions include a written reprimand; disciplinary probation (loss of good standing and restrictions on leadership, awards, extracurricular activities, and representing the College); restitution for damaged or lost property; withholding of transcripts, registration, or graduation privileges; temporary suspension pending resolution of a disciplinary matter; disciplinary suspension for a defined period (noted on the academic transcript); or expulsion from the College (also noted on the transcript). Sanctions may also be applied to student organizations and may include group probation, restrictions on activities, or revocation of the group’s charter. In addition, students may be required to complete counseling with a licensed professional as a condition of continued enrollment or return from suspension or expulsion.
If a student’s behavior threatens the health, safety, or well-being of the College community or significantly disrupts College operations, a Vice President or Dean may order the student’s immediate removal from campus. The Vice President of Academic and Student Success will review the situation promptly and may place the student on temporary suspension while the disciplinary matter is resolved.
Any College employee or student may submit a written incident report within five business days of an alleged violation. The Vice President of Academic and Student Success or designee will investigate the matter, meet with the student to review the findings, and may dismiss the charges, impose a sanction, or refer the student for services. Disciplinary actions are generally progressive but may result in suspension or expulsion depending on the severity of the offense. Students will receive written notice of the decision and appeal instructions.
Students may appeal disciplinary decisions by requesting a hearing before the Disciplinary Review Committee within three working days. The Committee includes faculty, staff, students, and an administrator, and provides students with due process rights, including the ability to present evidence, call witnesses, and receive written notice of the outcome. Committee decisions may be appealed to the President, whose decision is final.
Students who voluntarily withdraw from the College while a disciplinary matter is pending may be subject to re-entry conditions determined by the President and may be required to provide professional documentation confirming they no longer pose a threat to the College community.