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Conduct Sanctions

Sanctions are disciplinary consequences imposed on students who have been found responsible for student conduct violations. The College hopes that all students sanctioned will learn from their experience and become better community members because of it. Sanctions could vary based on prior misconduct/behavior, mitigating and aggravating factors and whether the student is currently on probation.

Sanctions are categorized into three levels – Level I, Level II, and Level III. This section provides an overview of possible sanctions and their descriptions.

Sanctions that may be imposed by the College include, but are not limited to:

Level I Sanctions

Written Warning – written notice that the student’s behavior is inappropriate, and further problems will result in more permanent and formal sanctions.

Behavioral Contract – a written and signed agreement between the student and the College related to student’s behavioral expectation.

College/Community Service – required completion of a specified number of hours of service to the campus or general community.

Reflection Essay – required 250-word essay acknowledging responsibility for the violation, an understanding of the harm caused and what you intend to do differently in the future.

Letter of Apology – written by the responding party addressing the harm caused to the reporting party, what has been learned by the responding party, and what they will do differently in the future.

Academic or Personal Development Training – required attendance at educational programs, meeting with appropriate officials, written research assignments, planning, and implementing educational programs, or other educational activities at the student’s own expense.

Counseling Assessment – written notification requires assessment by the College Counseling Center.

Restitution – compensation for code of conduct violations involving damage to, destruction of, theft, or misappropriation of property.

Level II Sanctions may also include Level I

Disciplinary Probation – notice that the student’s behavior is in violation of this Code. Further conduct violation(s) may result in suspension or dismissal.

Course Reassignment/Removal – formal enrollment action in response to behavioral, safety, or security concerns.

Grade Change – a grade of “F” may be assigned in the case of academic integrity/dishonesty violation. Students may not withdraw from a class to avoid a failing grade as a result of such a violation.

Parental/Guardian Notification – verbal notification for drug or alcohol use or violations involving weapons, where appropriate and for students under 21.

Random Drug Testing – based on program of study and/or repeated violation at the student’s expense.

Restriction/Loss of Privileges – temporary or permanent loss of privileges, including, but not limited to the use of a particular College facility, parking, resources, or equipment.

Level III Sanctions may also include Level I and II

Suspension – leave of absence from the College for a period of time as specified in the sanctions, which will include any conditions which must be met before re-enrollment. Includes student organization suspension.

Revocation of Admission – admission to PBSC may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of PBSC standards in obtaining the degree or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation.

Dismissal – permanent separation from the College and any College program. A student who has been dismissed is barred from enrolling at, or visiting, any of the campuses of Palm Beach State College or participating in any College activity.

Academic Record Penalty – (related to Academic Dishonesty only) denial of academic credit as a result of suspension or dismissal. Invalidation of a degree based upon denial of credit. Withholding of the official transcript.

NOTE: Any student who is the subject of a Florida Atlantic University trespass order may also be trespassed from the Palm Beach State College Boca Raton campus.