It is a meeting held for the purpose of reviewing the incident report and specifically
discussing the student’s behavior and the basis for the allegations, ascertaining
the facts and determining responsibility. During the meeting, the student will have
the opportunity to share information and discuss the incident.
It is a board of student peers who have applied and been selected to serve on the
board for an academic year. There committee is comprised of two administrators, two
faculty members and two students, who review incidents and hold conduct meetings.
Based upon the information presented during the conduct hearing, a determination is
made with regards to responsibility for the alleged violation(s). If a student is
found not responsible, the matter is considered resolved and no further action is
taken. The student will be notified of the finding by letter.If a student is found
responsible for violating , sanctions will be determined and the student will be informed in writing of the
decision, the required sanctions and the deadlines for completion.
A sanction is a penalty for violating the . The sanction(s) provides the student with the opportunity to examine behavior and
decision-making. In addition to encouraging the growth and development of the student,
sanctions serve as a deterrent for future misconduct, provide accountability for misconduct
and protect the College community.
Sanctions can range from a verbal and/or written reprimand to permanent expulsion
from the College. Examples of commonly assigned sanctions include: Social probation,
Community Service or a creative sanction. Creative sanctions may involve writing a
paper, or developing an informational brochure for the College.
Disciplinary actions do not appear on the official academic transcript. A separate
disciplinary file is maintained in the Dean of Students Office for a period of seven
years and then confidentially destroyed.
Will parents, potential employers, landlords or other persons be notified or informed
of a disciplinary action or record?All student records are confidential and information
will not be released to parents, potential employers or landlords without the written
consent of the student. College officials may have access to records on a need-to-know
basis.
Copies of policies pertaining to discipline, such as , Academic Dishonesty Policy and other related policies are available from the Dean
of Students Office, located in the College Center Building, Room 310, or in the Judicial Affairs section of this site.