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REGULATIONS
sanction must get specific written permission from the Executive Vice President before returning
to campus. (Disciplinary suspension appears on the academic transcript.)
h. Expulsion: Expulsion is dismissing a student from campus for an indefinite period losing student status. The student may be readmitted to the College only with the approval of the
President. (Disciplinary expulsion appears on the academic transcript.)
i. Group Probation: Group probation is given to a College club or other organized group for a speci- fied period of time. If group violations are repeated during the term of probation, the charter
may be revoked or activities restricted.
j. Group Restriction: Group restriction is removing College recognition during the semester
which the offense occurred or for a longer period (usually not more than one other semester). While under restriction, the group may not seek or add members, hold or sponsor events in the College community or engage in other activities as specified.
k. Group Charter Revocation: Revocation is the removal of College recognition for a group, club, society or other organization for a minimum of two (2) years. Re- charter after that time must be approved by the President.
VI. DISCIPLINARY APPEAL PROCEDURE
A. Appeal to the Executive Vice President
A student who disagrees with the Conduct Officer’s decision may appeal to the Executive Vice President. This appeal must be submitted in writing to the Executive Vice President within three (3) working day after receipt of the Conduct Officer’s decision. The Executive Vice President shall have the authority to:
1. Review the Conduct Officer’s findings.
2. Conduct any further investigation as necessary, including speaking with the student(s),
complainant(s) and other witnesses.
3. Confirm, modify, or overturn the Conduct Officer’s decision.
4. Inform the student(s) in writing of the final decision within five (5) working days of the receipt
of the student’s appeal.
B. Appeal to the Disciplinary Review Committee
A student who disagrees with the Executive Vice President’s decision may request an appeal before the Disciplinary Review Committee (“Committee”). This request must be submitted in writ- ing to the Executive Vice President within three (3) working day after receipt of the Executive Vice President’s decision. The Executive Vice President shall refer the matter to the Committee together with a report of the nature of the alleged misconduct, the name of the complainant, the name of the student(s) against whom the charge has been filed, and the relevant facts revealed by the Executive Vice President’s investigation.
1. Committee Composition
Membership of the Disciplinary Review Committee shall be composed of the following:
a. Three faculty/staff members appointed by the President. Faculty and Staff Committee mem- bers will serve two years from the beginning of fall semester through summer semester with
replacements appointed by the President as necessary.
b. Three student members selected from a pool of club council representatives and honor
students approved by the President. Student members will be selected from the approved pool as needed by the Executive Vice President as necessary. If the nature of the allegation is sensitive, the Executive Vice President may choose not to appoint students to the Disciplin- ary Review Committee.
c. One administrator appointed by the President to serve as Committee Chairperson who will vote only in case of a tie.
d. At least two faculty/staff members and two students plus the Chairperson must be present in order for the Committee to conduct business.
2. Committee Hearing Procedures
a. Pre-Hearing Procedural Responsibilities of the Executive Vice President - The Committee must
meet within seven (7) working days of receipt of the student’s request for a hearing. At least five (5) working day prior to the date set for the hearing, the Executive Vice President shall send notification to the student(s) with the following information:
i. A restatement of the charge or charges.
ii. The time and place of the hearing.
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