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Student Conduct
Each student has the right to pursue their education free of any undue infringement on their lawful rights. Victor Valley College follows a “zero tolerance” philosophy when it comes to any behavior or incident that disrupts the learning environment. Student conduct issues are handled in a fair, just manner. AP 5520(a) provides guidance for this process. In general, student misconduct constitutes good cause for discipline, including but not limited to the removal, suspension, or expulsion of a student. Due process for student conduct issues is outlined in Administrative Procedure AP 5520(a). All students are expected to read and follow this important information. In addition, copies are also available on the VVC website, the office of Campus Police and Public Safety, and in the Vice President's Office. https://www.vvc.edu/sites/default/files/files/AP%205520%28a%29.pdf
Student Conduct Code – Rules and Regulations
Any student found to have committed the following misconduct is subject to disciplinary sanctions. The following conduct shall constitute good cause for discipline, including but not limited to the removal, suspension, or expulsion of a student per BP 5500.
1. Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to another person.
2. Possession, sale or otherwise furnishing any firearm, knife, explosive or other dangerous object, including but not limited to any facsimile firearm, knife or explosive, unless, in the case of possession of any object of this type, the student has obtained written permission to possess the item from a district employee, which is concurred in by the college president.
3.Unlawfulpossession,use,sale,offertosell,orfurnishing,orbeingunderthe influence of, any controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the California Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind; or unlawful possession of, or offering, arranging or negotiating the sale of any drug paraphernalia, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 11014.5.
4. Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion.
5. Causing or attempting to cause damage to district property or to private property on campus.
6. Stealing or attempting to steal district property or private property on campus, or knowingly receiving stolen district property or private property on campus.
7. Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smoking has been prohibited by law or by regulation of the college or the District.
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