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REGULATIONS
B. Investigation and Determination
The Conduct Officer shall conduct an investigation into the charges and allegations.
Within five (5) working days after receipt of the written charges, or longer depending on the nature of the charges but no later than ten (10) working days, the Conduct Officer shall complete his/her investigation of the charges and shall meet with the student(s), present the results of the investigation and provided the student(s) with an opportunity to present their side. After discussing the alleged infraction with the student(s), the Conduct Officer may act as follows:
1. Drop the charges;
2. Impose a sanction; or
3. Refer the student(s) to a College office or community agency for services.
All disciplinary actions should be progressive in nature and should take into account the totality of the situation; however, depending on the severity of the infraction, even first time offenses could result in suspension or expulsion.
C. Notification
The Conduct Officer’s decision shall be presented to the student(s) in writing immediately
following the meeting with the student(s). In instances where the student (s) cannot be reached to schedule an appointment, the Conduct Officer shall send a letter to the student’s last known address and to the student’s College- issued email account providing the student with a list of charges, the Conduct Officer’s decision, and instructions governing the appeal process.
All other notifications in the discipline and appeals process will be communicated to the student’s College-issued email address unless otherwise noted.
V. SANCTIONS
a. Reprimand: A reprimand is written communication which gives official notice to the student
that any subsequent offense against the Standards of Student Conduct will carry heavier
penalties because of this prior infraction.
b. General Probation: An individual may be placed on General Probation when involved in a
minor disciplinary offense. General Probation has two (2) important implications: 1) the individual(s) is given a chance to show capability and willingness to observe the Standards of Student Conduct without further penalty; and 2) if the individual errs again, further action will be taken. This probation will be in effect for no more than two (2) semesters including the current semester.
c. Restrictive Probation: Restrictive Probation results in loss of good standing and becomes a matter of record. Restrictive conditions may limit activity in the College community. Gener- ally, the individual will not be eligible for initiation into any local or national organization, and may not receive any College award or other honorary recognition. The individual may not occupy a position of leadership or responsibility with any College or student organization, publication, or activity. This sanction prohibits the student from officially representing the College or participating in any extracurricular activities including intramural competitions. This probation will be in effect for not less than two (2) semesters including the current semester. Any violation of Restrictive Probation may result in immediate suspension.
d. Restitution: Restitution is paying for damaging, misusing, destroying, or losing property belonging to the College, College personnel, or students. Restitution may take the form of appropriate service to repair or otherwise compensate for damages.
e. Temporary Suspension: Temporary suspension is the exclusion from class and/or other privi- leges of activities as set forth in the notice, until a final decision has been made concerning the alleged violation.
f. Withholding Academic Records and or the Right to Register: Withholding transcript, diploma, or the right to register or participate in graduation ceremonies is imposed when financial obligations are not met or the student(s) has a disciplinary case pending final disposition.
g. Suspension: Suspension is the exclusion from class(es) and/or all other College privileges or activities for a specified period of time. This sanction is reserved for those offenses warranting discipline more severe than probation or for repeated misconduct. Students who receive this
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