20.The determination of the Student Conduct Board is final unless newly
discovered information regarding the accusation is presented to the
Vice President of Student Affairs. If the Vice President of Student Affairs
determines that the newly discovered information is sufficiently material,
relevant and credible that a new hearing would probably result in a different
determination, the matter shall be referred back to the Student Conduct
Board for further hearing. The decision of the Vice President of Student
Affairs on issues of newly discovered evidence shall be final
VII. Retaliation
The College’s commitment to eradication of any sort student misconduct
(Academic, Non-Academic or Sexual) includes prohibiting actions taken in
retaliation for complaining of violations of College policy. Retaliation includes
taking any action which may have any adverse impact on the student’s
academic success or the learning environment of the student if such action
is taken because of the student’s filing of or participation in the review of a
complaint, whether or not such complaint is determined to be valid; or taking
any action which may have any adverse impact on the employment status of
the work environment of the employee, if the action is taken because of the
employee’s filing of or participation in the review of a complaint, whether
or not such complaint is determined to be valid. The complainant is assured
that retaliation due to filing a complaint under the procedures addressing
non-academic misconduct is strictly prohibited by law and by college policy,
and shall lead to discipline up to and including termination and expulsion.
Any person believing that retaliation has taken or is taking place should
immediately report the matter as provided herein.
It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any individual to knowingly
file a false or malicious complaint of academic, non-academic or Sexual
misconduct or retaliation. If the College believes that such a false or malicious
complaint has been filed, the matter will be investigated by the College.
VIII. Interim Safety / Protective / Remedial Measures
No contact directives shall be issued in writing to persons involved in any
alleged violations of the College’s Academic, Non-academic or Sexual
Misconduct Policy.
Students who have been subjected to Academic, Non-Academic or Sexual
misconduct have access to other available College assistance in modifying or
changing academic and living situations after an alleged incident.
Accommodations may include, but are not limited to the following:
A. Counseling and mental health services;
B. Changes with on-campus housing;
C. Assistance for relocation;
D. AssistanceinendingaCollegehousingcontractand/oradjustinga
student account balance for refund;
E. Rescheduling assignments, papers, quizzes or examinations;
F. Options for taking an incomplete in a class;
G. Transfer options between class sections;
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