25. Possession of weapons, ammunition, explosives or other dangerous items on College property
without the expressed authorization from Campus Security. The policy applies to items that
appear to be weapons, ammunition, explosives or other dangerous items as well as non-
prohibited items that are used to endanger or cause fear. Persons may be turned over to the
local police.
Sanctions & Penalties for Violations
Violations to the Code of Student Conduct, either in the classroom, on campus, or with College-
sponsored activities, may result in specific sanctions including the following: written or verbal
warning; probation; suspension; dismissal; or the imposition of such penalties as are found to be
appropriate. Students who wish to challenge an accusation of Academic Dishonesty should speak
to the appropriate Divisional Dean and may request a formal Disciplinary Review to adjudicate the
matter.
Interim Suspension:
When it is determined that a student’s continued presence at the college poses a significant risk of
substantial harm to the safety or security of themselves, others, or to property, a student may be
suspended pending resolution of the disciplinary process.
An interim suspension means that the student cannot attend classes and must leave college property
and remain off college property. The student may, within three (3) working days of the imposition
of the suspension, petition the Dean of Student Services for reinstatement. The petition must be in
writing, and must include supporting documentation or evidence that the student does not pose, or
no longer poses, a significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or security of themselves, others,
or to property. A decision on such a petition will be made without undue delay by the Dean of
Student Services or their designee.
Disciplinary Procedures for Violations of the Code of Conduct
Pending College actions or violation of College regulations and civil or criminal laws, the right of a
student to be present on the campus can be suspended for reasons related to the student’s physical
and/or emotional safety and the well-being of the College community. The College reserves the right
to take disciplinary action where off-campus offenses are involved and where the interests of the
College as an educational community are clearly threatened.
Accused student(s) are presumed to be not responsible for violations. Responsibility must be
established by a preponderance of evidence. This standard requires that the Disciplinary Review
Board or Conduct Officer must be persuaded that it is more likely than not that the allegations
brought against the accused student are true.
Where there is an alleged breach of the Code of Conduct by a student, the Office of the Dean of
Student Services follows specific procedures to process Student Conduct incidents. Please visit the
Student Services section of the College website under Student Conduct for additional information.
Mid-year changes to the Code of Conduct will be reflected within college’s policy library and online.
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