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Student Due Process

The violation of the Code of Conduct is referred to the Dean of Student Services or designee, campus security or College representative by those involved or from bystanders. All notices under the Student Code of Conduct may be provided by hand delivery, email and/or certified mail sent to the address on record. During the conduct process all parties will be treated fairly, equitably and without bias. The responding party is always considered to be not responsible until the evidence is objectively evaluated.

The Office of Student Services will charge a student with a code of conduct violation within thirty (30) days from the date it was committed or reported, whichever is later. However, the Office of Student Services may exercise professional discretion when applying the time limit for charging a student when there are circumstances that warrant a waiver or an extension of the thirty (30) day time limit. Circumstances that may warrant a waiver or an extension include but are not limited to: College closures/holidays/breaks, Title IX offenses, sexual misconduct, requests from law enforcement not to take action, or concerns for the safety of another person(s).

Student conduct records will be maintained for a maximum of five years from the date of the incident. The College reserves the right to keep records for a longer period of time if unresolved or deemed necessary. In cases of dismissal/expulsion, the College will retain records indefinitely.

Filing a Conduct Complaint Regarding Student Conduct

Temporary Suspension

Student Conduct Process Flow Chart

Student Rights and Responsibilities Relating to Student Conduct

Student Conduct Conference

Investigation

Informal Conduct Hearing

Formal Conduct Hearing

  • Investigative Report that fairly summarizes the relevant evidence
  • Date, time, location, and method of delivery of the hearing (meeting link in the case of a virtual hearing)
  • Only those with prior authorization will be able to attend or join a virtual hearing.
  • Hearings are restricted to individuals directly involved, as determined by the dean, designee, or chairperson.
  • Access to a camera and audio is necessary to participate in a virtual conduct hearing. Virtual background should be distraction free and professional.
  • All parties are required to have their cameras on during the entire hearing when participating in a virtual conduct hearing.
  • The hearing will be recorded.
  • The name and email address of the party’s chosen advisor, advocate, or legal representative (if any). For Title IX cases, if you are unable to identify an advisor, advocate, or legal representative, the College will assign an advisor to the party.
  • The name and email address of any witness(es) participating in the hearing.
  • A request for assistance locating a room with computer access at one of our college campuses (virtual hearing).
  • Confirmation of attendance.
  • For Title IX cases, the party’s written response to the Final Investigative Report (if any)

NOTE: In cases involving a Title IX Sexual Harassment hearing the following applies:

  • If a party does not have an advisor present at the live hearing, the College will provide without fee or charge to that party, an advisor of the College's choice, to conduct cross-examinations on behalf of that party.
  • Each party will be asked to present their perspective including any witnesses, reports, or documentation.

NOTE: In cases involving a Title IX Sexual Harassment hearing the determination will include:

  • the allegations constituting sexual harassment
  • a timeline of the steps taken from receipt of the formal complaint through the determination
  • findings of fact that support the determination
  • conclusions regarding the application of the College’s code of conduct to the facts
  • a statement of, and rationale for, the result as to each allegation including a determination regarding responsibility, any sanctions imposed on the responding party, and whether remedies were provided for the reporting party (See list of possible sanctions in the Student Conduct section above.)
  • procedures for either party on how to appeal the determination

No transcript notation will be made to the respondent’s transcript if responsibility is determined.

Conduct Sanctions

1a.-1d. Academic Dishonesty
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Involvement of other students
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First Violation as determined by the faculty member based on their syllabus:
  - Educational & Restorative Sanction(s)
  - Grade Change
Second Minor Violation determined by the Dean of Students:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Third or Major Violation determined by the Dean of Students:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
2. Alcohol
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Age of the student(s) involved
  - Volume of alcohol consumed
  - How the alcohol was obtained
  - Driving under the influence
  - Perceived or disclosed mental health issues
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
3. Arson
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of damage
  - Potential or actual harm to health and safety of community
  - Level of knowledge and intent of the student
  - Level of disruption to the campus and emergency response personnel
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
Applicable Level II or III sanctions depending on the severity of the violation
  - Range:
      - Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
      - Maximum: Dismissal
4. Assault
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - How the violation was committed
  - Level of disruption to individual or community
  - Location of where the violation took place
  - Type/severity of injury
  - Intentional vs. accidental
  - Was a weapon utilized
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
Applicable Level II or III sanctions depending on the severity of the violation
  - Range:
      - Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
      - Maximum: Dismissal
5. Battery
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - How the violation was committed
  - Level of disruption to individual or community
  - Location of where the violation took place
  - Type/severity of injury
  - Intentional vs. accidental
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
Applicable Level II or III sanctions depending on the severity of the violation
 - Range:
      - Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
      - Maximum: Dismissal
6. Bribery
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
7. Complicity
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of assistance provided
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
Sanctions should be similar to the sanctions for the violation that the other person committed.
8. Conspiracy
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of assistance provided
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
9. Damage to Property
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - Monetary value(s) of the item(s)
  - Personal/sentimental value of the item(s)
  - Potential of harm to health and safety of community
  - Damage that jeopardizes safety and/or security, including but not limited to doors, windows, and security devices
  - Clean up or repair estimated value
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
*Any level of violation must include restitution as a sanction.
10. Defamation and Libel
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
11a. - 11k. Disruption
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Nature of incident
  - Level of disruption to individual or the community
  - Level of intent
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
12. Dress Standard Violation
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of noncompliance
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
13. Extortion
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - If the behavior resulted in injuries and to what extent
  - Level of potential harm if it had caused injury
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
14. Failure to Obey Reasonable Order of College Official(s)
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - If the behavior resulted in injuries and to what extent
  - Level of potential harm if it had caused injury
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
15a. - 15f. Falsification of Records
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Significance of gain sought
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
16. Fraud
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Significance of gain sought
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
17. Gambling
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How and where the violation was committed
  - Type of gambling committed
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
18a. - 18d. Harassment and Discrimination
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
19. Hazardous, Biological or Other Substances
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - Monetary value(s) of the item(s)
  - Potential of harm to health and safety of community
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
20. Hazing
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - Potential of harm to health and safety of community
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
21a. - 21c. Illegal Drugs and Narcotics
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - Potential of harm to health and safety of community
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - Possession vs. selling or distributing
  - Drug classification

RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions

 22a. - 22.k Incivility

 FACTORS TO CONSIDER
 - Impact on the individual/community
- Level of knowledge and the intent of the student

RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
 - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
 - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
 - Any applicable level II or III sanctions

23a - 23g. Information Technology Resources
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
24a. – 24h. Interference with Conduct Proceedings
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of disruption to individual or community
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
25. Misuse of Mail Services
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
26. Parking and Traffic Violation
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - History of offenses
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
27. Prior Disciplinary Sanctions or Warnings
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - History of sanctions and warnings
  - Evidence of prior compliance
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
Applicable Level II or III sanctions depending on the severity of the violation
  - Range:
      - Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
      - Maximum: Dismissal
28. Public Endangerment
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - If the behavior resulted in injuries and to what extent
  - Level of potential harm if it had caused injury
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
29. Public Health
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
30. Retaliation
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
31a. - 31f. Sexual Misconduct (Non-Title IX Violations)
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
Applicable Level II or III sanctions depending on the severity of the violation
  - Range:
      - Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
      - Maximum: Dismissal
32. Smoking and Tobacco Use (includes e-cigarettes, vaping and hookah).
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of disruption to the community
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
33. Theft
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - Mechanism of the theft/attempted theft
  - Monetary value(s) of the item(s)
  - Personal/sentimental value of the item(s)
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
34. Threats
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
35a. - 35e. Title IX Offenses
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - How the violation was committed
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - Involvement of alcohol and other drugs
  - Severity of misconduct
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
Applicable Level II or III sanctions depending on the severity of the violation
  - Range:
      - Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
      - Maximum: Dismissal
36a. - 36h. Unauthorized use of College Property or Unauthorized Presence
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - Potential of harm to health and safety of community
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
37. Unauthorized Use of Voice and Video Recording
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
38 & 39. Violation of Law, Rule or Mandate
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - Severity of violation
  - Resolution of the civil/criminal violation
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions
40. Weapons
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
  - Impact on the individual/community
  - Level of knowledge and the intent of the student
  - Severity of violation
  - Type of weapon
RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS
First/Minor Violation:
  - Any applicable Level I sanction
Second/Serious Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II sanctions
Third/Major Violation:
  - Any applicable Level II or III sanctions

Sexual Harassment Under Title IX