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4.
Students have the right to form and participate in student
organizations that provide opportunities for educational and
social enrichment. All student organizations registered with the
Office of Student Life may meet on college premises provided
that they make reservations in accordance with the established
rules and regulations for room and space reservation. Students
and/or student groups may not make reservations or any
contractual agreements on behalf of the institution.
5.
Student organizations registered with the campus Office of
Student Life have the right to invite any persons of their
choosing as speakers on college premises. The President of the
college, the Dean of Student Services or the Director of Student
Life may cancel a speaker’s reservation where there is a clear
and present danger to the orderly operation of the college. Such
cancellation shall be communicated to the sponsoring
organization at the earliest opportunity.
6.
Students have the right to have their academic records kept
confidential subject to existing law. No official records shall be
kept which reflect political activities or beliefs of students. No
official records shall be available to unauthorized persons within
the institution, or to any person outside the institution without
the expressed written consent of the student involved, except
under legal compulsion.
7.
Students have the right to due process when accused of any
violations of college regulation or rules of conduct. A student
will find adequate due process accorded through the Student
Government Association Constitution, administrative procedures,
and the College Court. This right shall include the following:
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Right to a notice in writing of any charges.
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Right to admit the alleged violation, waive a hearing in
writing and accept the college’s action.
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Right to admit the alleged violation but request a hearing.
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Right to deny the alleged violation and request a hearing.
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Right to a hearing before an impartial committee.
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Right to appear in person at a hearing or not to appear with
assurance the failure to appear shall not be interpreted as
indicative of guilt.
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Right to select an advisor of their choice, in accordance
with the College Court policy, to attend the hearing with
them.
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Right to call witnesses and present evidence on their
behalf.
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Right upon request to a list of witnesses who will appear
against them.
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Right to confront and cross-examine witnesses and/or
accusers during the hearing.
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Right to request a copy of any available record or tape
recording of a hearing if the offenses involve possible
suspension or expulsion.
