In each type of hearing, various sanctions may be applied. A student’s prior student conduct history will be taken into consideration when determining sanctions. In the case of an administrative hearing, the Assistant Dean of Students will apply the appropriate sanctions to the violation and discuss them with the student. In the case of a judicial board hearing, once a decision by the Board has been reached, the Board will send a written report, as well as the minutes of the hearing and/or a recording, to the Assistant Dean of Students. The report will contain the determination of the student's responsibility for violating or not violating policy as well as recommended sanctions, if any. Based on the Board’s recommendation, the Assistant Dean of Students will make a final determination of sanctions to impose and inform the student within five business days of the hearing. 

The Dean of Students will also inform the Provost about Student Conduct Board- or Dean-level appeal hearings that have ramifications that extend beyond the scope of Student Affairs.

All incident reports, hearing minutes and sanction letters are kept in the Assistant Dean of Student's office. These records are kept in accordance with the College’s Records Retention Policy.

The following factors shall be considered when determining the appropriate sanction(s):

• The nature and seriousness of the offense.
• The impact or damage to the College, complainants' property, or to others as a result of the misconduct.
• The student’s state of mind at the time of the incident.
• The student’s prior conduct record at the College.
• The student’s response, attitude, and demeanor after the violation.
• The student’s appreciation of the nature and severity of their academic dishonesty.
• Any mitigating circumstances.
• The penalties which have been imposed in similar prior cases.

Important Note: In most instances, students found responsible for a violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be sanctioned. Multiple sanctions can be applied concurrently for a single violation.