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In cases where violations of the Student Code of Conduct occur within an online
class, the director of distance learning will serve as the first step in the judicial
process. Complaints from online students must be submitted to the director of
distance learning within a reasonable time following the alleged incident, not to
exceed 10 college business days. The director of distance learning will communicate
details of the complaint to the judicial officer, who will continue the judicial process
described below.
SUMMONS
The judicial officer may summon a student to appear before him/her in connection
with an alleged violation by notifying the student
1.
orally at the time of the violation,
2.
via e-mail, or
3.
hand delivering a letter via a campus administrator or designee
If a student fails, without good cause, to comply with a letter of summons, the
judicial officer may suspend the student from classes until the student reports.
DISPOSITION
At a conference with the student, the judicial officer will advise the student of
his/her rights. After an initial investigation, the judicial officer will make a ruling. If
a student accepts the ruling of the judicial officer, the student will sign a statement
that he/she understands the nature of the charges, his/her right to a hearing or to
waive the same, the penalty imposed and the student’s waiver of the right of appeal.
The judicial officer will prepare an accurate, written summary of each
administrative disposition of a violation. A copy will be retained and made available
to the student, judicial officer, vice president of student services and College
president, upon request. The student may deny the alleged violation and request to
appeal the ruling of the judicial officer.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT APPEAL PROCEDURE
MISCONDUCT WARRANTING A SANCTION LESS THAN SUSPENSION
OR EXPULSION
JUDICIAL COUNCIL
If the judicial officer or designee determines that the student committed misconduct
that warrants a sanction other than suspension or expulsion, the student may
appeal the decision to the Judicial Council. If the student chooses to appeal he/she
must notify the vice president of student services (VPSS) in writing or email within
one class day from the date of notification. This appeal will be based on written
documentation only. No hearing will be held, and no further appeal is available.
