suspended as long as he or she has made a good-faith effort to do so. Once a
student notifies the Academic Supervisor in writing that he or she wishes to file
an appeal, no time limitations are placed upon the process for the student.
8. The instructor informs the Dean of Students of the situation as soon as possible
and gathers information for presentation to the Dean of Instruction and the panel
assembled for the appeal, if necessary. The Dean of Students meets with the
student to reiterate the student’s rights to an appeal and the procedures involved.
The Dean of Students also determines if additional sanctions are necessary
under other portions of the Student Code of Conduct.
* In some instances for online students the meeting/process may occur in a manner
other than face to face.
Student Rights
• Review the written evidence in support of the alleged violation
• Ask any questions
• Offer an explanation as to what occurred
• Present any material that would cast doubt on the accuracy of the alleged
violation
• Receive a determination of the validity of the allegation without reference to any
past record of misconduct
Student Responsibilities
• Provide truthful information regarding the allegation
• If appropriate, admit the violation and accept the decision of the instructor and
sanctions
• Deny the allegation or if appropriate, deny the allegation and file an appeal
• Continue to attend class until a final decision is made
V. Non-Academic Misconduct
A.
Persons or Groups Involved in Non-Academic Misconduct Cases
1.
Dean of Students
— The Dean of Students or his/her designee will dispose
of any non-academic misconduct violations referred by the vice president
for student services or other WNCC officials, and also has responsibility
for maintaining all student records relating to student non-academic
misconduct. Within this capacity, the Dean of Students (or designee)
serves as a resource person for administrators, faculty, staff and students to
promote consistency throughout the College community in adjudicating
cases of student non-academic misconduct. The Dean of Students also can
act as a hearing officer and may appoint other hearing officers.
2.
Student Conduct Board
— The Dean of Students or his/her designee may
hear discipline issues or may refer the issue to a WNCC Student Conduct
Board. The Board hears non-academic misconduct issues referred to it by
the Dean of Students. Committee membership shall be composed of the
following members of the College Community: Dean of Instruction, or
designee, Dean of Students, or designee, and Student Body President, or
designee. The Dean of Students or designee shall serve as the Chairperson.
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