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28. The distribution or sale of controlled dangerous substances, marijuana, steroids, or narcotics, including, but not limited to, opium (morphine, codeine, heroin), prescription drugs in possession of someone other than the prescribed individual, misuse of prescribed drugs,
and every other substance not chemically distinguishable from them (i.e. imitation/synthetic products such as bath salts and/or K2) as well as any drug paraphernalia, on campus or during any college sponsored event is prohibited.
29. 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 the student conduct site in the RVCC Commons.