the original decision and/or the sanctions imposed. In the event of
such referral, the Vice President of Student Services (or his/her
designee) will provide a written rationale for the referral, in
accordance with one or more of the grounds for appeal detailed
above.
b. Except as required to explain the basis of new information, an appeal
shall be limited to review of the tape recording of the most recent official
hearing and supporting documents.
c. Any review of the sanction(s) in a non-academic discipline process
may not result in more severe sanction(s) for the accused student/
organization. On review, the sanction may remain as originally
determined or may be reduced.
E. Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions
One or more of the sanctions listed above may be imposed by the College
for any single violation of the College’s Non-academic Misconduct Policy. The
range of disciplinary actions may include, but are not limited to:
1. Verbal Warning —
A verbal notice that continuation or repetition of
prohibited conduct may be cause for disciplinary action.
2. Warning
— A formal, written notice that the student is violating, or has
violated, one or more College rules and regulations and that a continuance
of the misconduct may lead to additional disciplinary action.
3. Loss of Privileges
— Denial of specified privileges for a designated period
of time.
4. Discretionary Sanctions
— As needed to maintain a healthy and safe
educational and work environment for students, visitors, faculty and
staff and WNCC. Discretionary Sanctions may include: Apology Letter,
Restitution, No Contact, Counseling Referral, Community Service, Paper;
Behavioral Agreement, Alcohol class, Substance abuse assessment, Random
drug testing, Create a program presentation, create Sign/flyer.
5. Disciplinary Probation
—A written plan addressing a student’s violations
of the Student Code of Conduct and posted WNCC rules. Probation shall
include specified conduct guidelines for a designated period of time.
6. On campus housing relocation
— Moving a student from one room to
another and/or from one campus residence hall to another.
7. On campus housing suspension
—Separation of the student from on
campus housing for a specified period of time, after which the student is
eligible to return. Conditions of reentry may be specified.
8. On campus housing expulsion
— Permanent removal of a student from any
and all on-campus housing options. The student so removed may not re-
enter the residence halls, under any conditions, even as a visitor.
9. College Suspension
—Separation of the student from the College for a
definite period of time, after which the student may be eligible for return,
contingent upon meeting specified conditions for re-admittance.
10.College Expulsion
— Permanent separation of the student from Western
Nebraska Community College without the possibility of re-admission.
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