What is the Student Conduct Process
As members of the CIA community, students are responsible for maintaining its expectations and standards. This includes abiding by the policies and regulations established by the College. If a student is found responsible for violating these policies and regulations, it will result in disciplinary action.
Who is Responsible for the Student Conduct Process
The College’s system for fostering appropriate student conduct is managed by the Assistant Dean of Students as the Chief Conduct Officer. The procedures of criminal and civil courts shall not govern College disciplinary procedures. In these proceedings, formal rules of evidence shall not be applicable, nor shall deviations from prescribed procedures invalidate a proceeding or decision, unless significant prejudice to a party involved would result.
Jurisdiction of the College
Generally, CIA jurisdiction and disciplinary processes apply to student conduct that occurs on College premises or occurs during the course of off-campus activities related to CIA, or violates federal, state, or local laws on or off the CIA campus, or adversely affects the College community, College's reputation, and/or the College's pursuit of its educational mission.
Those subject to jurisdiction and discipline under the policy include:
- all persons taking courses at CIA
- all those who reside in College housing
- students whose guests violate CIA policy
- student organizations and their officers
Students who are charged with an off-campus violation of federal, state, or local laws may participate in the College's conduct process and may have sanctions imposed regardless of other legal or civil penalties. In some cases, interim suspensions or restrictions may be imposed before the student has been found guilty in a court of law. College conduct proceedings may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings off campus.
In all cases, the College will cooperate fully with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of criminal law on campus and in the conditions imposed by criminal courts for the rehabilitation of student violators. Individual students, faculty and staff, acting in their personal capacities, remain free to interact with governmental representatives as they deem appropriate.