Policy

The College is dedicated to the development of individual students. In this regard, it has the responsibility of protecting each individual’s academic and personal freedoms and rights, as well as protecting the common good and rights of others. Regulations and procedures toward this end are therefore necessary. Generally, College disciplinary action will be limited to conduct which adversely affects the educational community’s pursuit of its objectives. Where possible, every effort will be made by the Dean of Students and Institutional Effectiveness to dispose of adverse conduct informally by conducting a preliminary investigation and by consulting all parties concerned.

Infractions

1. Intentional disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or other College activities.
2. Physical abuse or the threat of physical harm of any person on College premises or at College-sponsored or supervised functions.
3. Theft from or damage to College premises or damage to property of a member of the College community on College premises.
4. Failure to comply with directions of College officials acting in performance of their duties.
5. Violation of published regulations including those pertaining to entry and use of College facilities, these rules of conduct, and any other regulations which may be enacted.
6. Deliberate filing of a false accusation against another student or against any member of the College administration, faculty or staff.
7. Misuse of college resources and technology, where the use does not apply directly to academic pursuits.

Procedures

1. Where an infraction or violation of College policy and regulations or misconduct is known or alleged, the charge may be presented by the Dean of Students and Institutional Effectiveness on his/her own motion, or by any member of the College community.
2. Within seven days of the presentation of the charge, the Dean of Students and Institutional Effectiveness will make a preliminary investigation by consulting all parties concerned, including the accused, to see whether the charges may be disposed of without the initiation of disciplinary action.
3. If the Dean determines that the allegation warrants disciplinary proceedings, he/she, within seven working days, will notify the accused, in writing, of the charges and the penalty.
4. The person accused, within seven working days of receipt of the charges and penalty, may elect to be tried in a hearing board directed and appointed by the Dean of Students and Institutional Effectiveness.