Discipline
The following types of disciplinary action may be taken or pursued by the college:
Warning
– A verbal or written notice, given to the student by a faculty member,
the dean of student services, or his or her designee, or any college manager or
delegated authority that continuation or repetition of the specified conduct may
be cause for other disciplinary action. A copy of such action shall be sent to the
dean of student services or his or her designee and placed in the student file.
Reprimand
– A written reprimand for violation of specified regulations sent to the
student by the dean of student services, or his or her designee, noting that continued
violations may result in further disciplinary action. The dean of student services or
his or her designee shall place a copy of this reprimand in the student file.
Restitution
– A letter from the director of student development, or his or her
designee, requesting reimbursement for damage or misappropriation of property
will be sent to the student. A copy of this letter will be sent to the student file, vice
president of El Camino College Compton Center, and the vice president of
student and community advancement. Reimbursement may take the form of
appropriate service to repair or otherwise compensate for the damage.
Disciplinary Probation
– Exclusion from college activities or services set forth in
the notice of disciplinary probation. It may include one or all of the following and
may be imposed upon an individual or groups of students.
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Removal from any or all college organization offices;.
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Denial of privileges or participation in any or all college or student-
sponsored activities or services. Disciplinary probation may be imposed
for a period not to exceed one year. Repetition of conduct resulting in
disciplinary probation may be cause for suspension or further disciplinary
action. A written statement from the dean of student services, or his or her
designee, will state those activities from which the student will be
excluded. A copy of the disciplinary probation letter will be sent to the
student file, vice president of El Camino College Compton Center, vice
president of student and community advancement, and Campus Police;
and
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Requirement to complete one or more counseling or behavioral
modification programs or classes including but not limited to drug/alcohol
diversion program, anger management workshop, interpersonal
communication workshop, life-skills class, Special Resources Center
program and academic or psychological counseling appointments.
Removal by Instructor
– In cases of academic dishonesty or disruptive behavior,
an instructor may remove (suspend) a student from his or her class for the day of
the incident and the next class meeting. During this period of removal, a
conference shall be held with the instructor and the student in an attempt to
resolve the situation that led to the student’s removal.If a student is suspended
for one class meeting, no additional formal disciplinary procedures are necessary.
A record of the suspension should be sent to the dean of student services or his
or her designee and placed in the student file.
If a student is suspended from class for the day of the incident and the next
class meeting, the instructor shall send a written report of the action to his or
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