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REGULATIONS
17. Traffic Violations - Violation of College regulations regarding the operation and parking of motor vehicles. (See Policy 7.03.03 – Traffic Regulations)
18. False Information – Students shall not present to the College or its employees false information; neither may they knowingly withhold information which may have an effect on their enrollment or their status with the College.
19. Disobedience / Insubordination - Failure to comply with instructions of College officials acting in performance of their duties and failing to adhere to the terms of any discipline action.
20. Financial Impropriety – Financial irresponsibility such as failure to pay College-levied fines, failure to repay College-funded loans, misuse or failure to properly account for club or student organization funds, or the passing of worthless checks, drafts or orders to College officials. A student’s failure to pay the College the amount due on a check, draft or order, on or before the fifth class day after the day the Business Office sends written notice that the student has rightfully refused payment on the check, draft or order, is prima facie evidence that the student intended to defraud the College.
21. Public Laws – Violations of any federal, state or local laws occurring while on campus may lead to legal actions as well as compass discipline. Violations of federal, state or local laws occurring off campus may result in disciplinary action if the student’s continued presence on campus constitutes a threat to the safety and order of the campus.
22. Failure to Report Criminal Activity - Failure to inform the college, in writing, within five (5) days after he or she is convicted for violation of any federal, state, or local criminal drug statue or alcoholic beverage control statute where such violation occurred while on college premises or as part of any college-sponsored activity.
23. Unauthorized Access to College Records – Students may not access, view, copy or change official College records without expressed authority to do so.
24. Animals on Campus – Student may not have an animal of any kind on campus. This includes animals left within a vehicle. Service animals are permitted and any student with a service animal should report the use of a service animal to the College’s Disability Services Coordinator.
25. Use of the Internet – Students are prohibited from engaging in any activities prohibited under the Inter- net Use Agreement. (See Policy 4.05.01 – Computer Resources, Internet and Network Acceptable Use)
26. Use of Social Media - Students should obey their social media platforms terms’ of use. Students may not make, or cause to be made, communications (including electronically or through social media) to another person in any manner likely to seriously annoy or cause alarm. Social media may not be used to breech privacy, discriminate or harass. Students may not make, transmit, or attempt to transmit audio or video of any person(s) on College property where there is an explicit expectation of privacy. Any posts or tweets deemed inappropriate on a College social web site or blog will be deleted im-
mediately and may result in having access to the site blocked permanently.
DISCIPLINE AND APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR ACADEMIC RELATED VIOLATIONS Procedure 6.03.02.01
I. OVERVIEW
The Executive Vice President for Instruction and Student Services (“Executive Vice President”) is
responsible for implementing student discipline procedures for academic dishonesty. The College is com- mitted to providing an excellent educational experience for all students. Academic integrity is an essential component to this level of education.
The academic penalty for academic-related violations should be clearly stated by the instructor in each course syllabus and review at the beginning of the first class meeting. Academic penalties may range from a verbal warning to a failing grade in the course and must be consistently applied.
These procedures only apply to academic-related violations, outlined herein and defined in Policy 6.03.02 – Standards of Student Conduct. For non-academic violations, see 6.03.02.02 – Discipline and Appeal Procedures for Non-Academic Related Violations.
II. DEFINITION OF ACADEMIC-RELATED VIOLATIONS
These procedures cover the following academic-related violations (defined in Policy 6.03.02 – Standards of Student Conduct):
A. Plagiarism;
B. Cheating;
C. Aiding Acts of Academic Dishonesty; and D. Violations of Normal Classroom Behavior
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