What is the Student Conduct Process?
As members of the CIA community, students are expected to understand and abide by all college policies and regulations. Students who are alleged to have violated these policies will be afforded due process through the Student Conduct Process. If a student is found responsible for violating college policies or regulations, appropriate disciplinary action may be taken.
Who is Responsible for the Student Conduct Process?
The College’s Student Conduct Process is managed by the Assistant Dean of Students. The procedures of criminal and civil courts shall not govern college conduct procedures.
Jurisdiction of the College
Generally, CIA’s jurisdiction and Student Conduct Process apply to conduct that occurs on college premises or during college-sponsored or college-related off-campus activities.
The College may also address conduct that occurs on or off campus when it:
- violates federal, state, or local law;
- adversely affects the safety or well-being of the College community;
- harms the College's reputation; or
- interferes with the College's educational mission.
Students who are charged with an off-campus violation of federal, state, or local laws may participate in the College’s Student 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. Student Conduct Process proceedings may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings off campus. The College may cooperate with law enforcement and other agencies. Individual students, faculty and staff, acting in their personal capacities, remain free to interact with governmental representatives as they deem appropriate.