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c. The decision was based on factors proscribed by state or federal law.
(2) If the President makes a finding, the President may return the matter for consideration by a different hearing
examiner or hearing committee or may invoke an appropriate remedy of his or her own.
Discretionary Appeal to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board: The decision of the college shall be final, except that the WTCS board may, at its discretion, grant a review upon the record.
Settlement: The procedures set forth in this chapter allow the college and a student to enter into a settlement agreement regarding the alleged misconduct, after proper notice has been given. Any such agreement and its terms shall be in writing and signed by the student and the Registrar/Student Conduct Officer or Vice President of Student Success. The case is concluded when a copy of the signed agreement is delivered to the student.
Effect of Discipline Within the Institution: A student who, at the time of commencement, is subject to a continuing disciplinary sanction or unresolved disciplinary charges as a result of a report, shall not be awarded a degree during the pendency of the sanction or disciplinary proceeding.
Petition for Restoration of Rights After Suspension or Expulsion: A student who has been suspended may petition to have his or her student status, rights, and privileges restored before the suspension has expired by its own terms. A student who has been expelled may petition for the right to apply for readmission. The petition shall be in writing and directed to the College President. The College President shall make the readmission decision.
Emergency Suspension:
(1) The College President may impose an emergency suspension on a student, pending final institutional action on a report of nonacademic misconduct, in accordance with the procedures of this section.
(2) The College President may impose an emergency suspension on a student when all of the following conditions are met:
a. The Registrar/Student Conduct Officer has made a reasonable attempt to offer the student the opportunity for discussion, either in person or by telephone.
b. The Registrar/Student Conduct Officer recommends a sanction of suspension or expulsion.
c. The College President concludes, based on the available information, that the misconduct likely
occurred and that the student's continued presence on campus meets one or more of the following conditions:
1.Would constitute a potential for serious harm to the student.
2.Would constitute a potential for serious harm to others.
3.Would pose a threat of serious disruption of college-run or college-authorized activities. 4.Would constitute a potential for serious damage to college facilities or property.
(3) If the College President determines that an emergency suspension is warranted under sub. (2), he or she shall promptly have written notification of the emergency suspension delivered to the student. The College President's decision to impose an emergency suspension shall be effective immediately when delivered to the student and is final.
(4) Where an emergency suspension is imposed, the hearing on the underlying allegations of misconduct shall be held, either on or outside of college lands, within 21 days of the imposition of the emergency suspension, unless the student agrees to a later date.
(5) Anemergencysuspensionimposedinaccordancewiththissectionshallbeineffectuntilthedecisioninthe hearing on the underlying charges pursuant to is rendered or the College President rescinds the emergency suspension. In no case shall an emergency suspension remain in effect for longer than 30 days unless the student agrees to a longer period.
(6) If the College President determines that none of the conditions specified above are present, but that misconduct may have occurred, the case shall proceed in accordance with published disciplinary procedure.