33.
Violation of Disciplinary Probation
—
Violation of the Student Code of
Conduct while on disciplinary probation, or violations of the terms of one’s
probation.
34.
Violation of any federal, state or local law
35.
Violation of Rules Regarding Residence Halls and Dining Facilities
—
Violation of the Western Nebraska Community College Housing Contract,
Guide to Residential Living, or other published rules and regulations of
College residence halls and dining facilities.
C.
Procedures for Non-Academic Misconduct Complaints
Western Nebraska Community College strictly prohibits all acts of non-
academic misconduct. When students are accused of having engaged in non-
academic misconduct, the College may, depending on the facts alleged, issue
interim safety measures and/or other accommodations prior to the resolution
of the complaint. Such interim safety measures might include issuing No
Contact orders between the parties, altering an individual’s work or class
schedule or a student’s on-campus housing assignment, placing a student
accused of non-academic misconduct on an interim suspension.
WNCC will investigate reported allegations of non-academic misconduct and
may take appropriate remedial action even if the person allegedly subject to
misconduct or the Complainant does not wish to pursue a formal complaint.
Non-academic misconduct by or against a student may be investigated by the
College whether it is alleged to have been committed on or off campus.
All alleged violations of non-academic rules and regulations contained herein
will be referred to the Dean of Students’ Office. Any alleged violation should
be reported as soon as possible after the violation occurs. Upon violation of
any of the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct during class or other
WNCC activity, WNCC faculty and staff may remove the student from the
class or other WNCC activity for the remainder of that class/activity period,
and shall promptly notify the Dean of Students as to the action taken and the
reason(s) therefore. Upon submission of the alleged violation to the Dean of
Students or Student Life and Engagement Center, the following procedures
will apply.
1.
For behavior for which a sanction other than suspension, dismissal or
expulsion may be imposed,
after referral to the Dean of Students or designated
Hearing Officer an investigation by the Hearing Officer will provide:
a. Oral or written notice of the charges against the student, and
b. An opportunity for the student to admit or deny the allegations in
conference with the Dean or Hearing Officer. If the student denies the
allegations, the student is entitled to an explanation of the evidence
against the student and will be given an opportunity in the conference
to rebut the charges.
c. As a result of the investigation and conference with the student, any of
the following actions may be taken:
i. The charges may be dismissed as unfounded or for lack of evidence
ii. The student may admit responsibility for violating the Student Code
of Conduct and a sanction will be imposed; or
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