Possible sanctions for violations of the Student Code of Conduct can include but are not limited to:
- Community Service: Such service is designed to educate the student so they can gain a greater understanding of the impact of the violation on the individual and on the College community. Failure to complete sanctioned community service may result in further disciplinary action and fines. Students receiving community service are required to complete the Community Service Verification Form indicating what type of service they did and with whom. This information will be verified by the Assistant Dean of Students.
- Disciplinary Probation: A probationary period during which any further violations of College policy may result in more serious disciplinary sanctions, including possible suspension or dismissal from the College.
- Dismissal: Dismissal entails termination of student status for an indefinite period. The conditions and timeline of readmission (if permitted) shall be stated in a letter of dismissal. Students who are dismissed from the College for violations of the Student Code of Conduct remain financially responsible for tuition, fees, housing, meal plan charges, and any other institutional charges in accordance with the College's published refund schedules and applicable financial aid regulations. A conduct-related dismissal does not, by itself, entitle a student to a refund or cancellation of charges. Any federal, state, institutional, or private aid adjustment required by law or policy may result in a balance due to the College, and the student remains responsible for paying any outstanding balance.
- Educational Sanctions: Assignments imposed in an attempt to serve an additional educational purpose. These “educational projects” may include but are not limited to: completion of educational workshops, creation of an educational newsletter, interviewing a professional in the community, creation of a bulletin board, planning and implementing a program, or writing a paper on a related topic.
- Expulsion: Expulsion is a permanent termination of student status for the most serious offenses or for repeated offenses. Students who are expelled from the College for violations of the Student Code of Conduct remain financially responsible for tuition, fees, housing, meal plan charges, and any other institutional charges in accordance with the College's published refund schedules and applicable financial aid regulations. A conduct-related expulsion does not, by itself, entitle a student to a refund or cancellation of charges. Any federal, state, institutional, or private aid adjustment required by law or policy may result in a balance due to the College, and the student remains responsible for paying any outstanding balance.
- Failing Grade: In cases of academic dishonesty, possible sanctions may include any of the sanctions provided on this list and may also include assignment of an “F” grade for a paper, a project, or an entire course. If the sanctions include assignment of an “F” grade for an assignment or a course, the Assistant Dean of Students will work with the faculty member to update student academic records along with the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs to provide needed academic support.
- Fines: Fines are determined at the sole discretion of the Assistant Dean of Students. Fines are paid at the Student Accounts Office.
- College Housing Transfer or Dismissal: A student may be transferred to another room or hall or dismissed from college housing altogether.
- Parental Notification: Correspondence from the Assistant Dean of Students to the responsible student’s parents or guardians regarding violation(s) of the Student Code of Conduct. All correspondence with parents and guardians will be conducted in compliance with FERPA.
- Suspension: A student may be excluded from classes, college activities, college properties, and/or other student privileges for a defined period of time, not to exceed one year. Students who are suspended from the College for violations of the Student Code of Conduct remain financially responsible for tuition, fees, housing, meal plan charges, and any other institutional charges in accordance with the College's published refund schedules and applicable financial aid regulations. A conduct-related suspension does not, by itself, entitle a student to a refund or cancellation of charges. Any federal, state, institutional, or private aid adjustment required by law or policy may result in a balance due to the College, and the student remains responsible for paying any outstanding balance.
- Restitution: Reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of college property. At the discretion of the Assistant Dean of Students, restitution may also take the form of appropriate community service. Any funds required as restitution must be paid at the Student Accounts Office.
- Warning: Often levied after a first offense, a warning places the student on notice that a repeated violation may result in more severe disciplinary action.
Examples of Typical Fines
| Violations of the Smoking Policy | $50.00 - $150.00 |
| Violations of the Alcohol Policy | $50.00 - $150.00 |
| Violations of the Drug Policy | $100.00 - $200.00 |
| Destruction of College Property | Cost of Repair |
| Vending Merchandise Theft | Cost of Merchandise + $75.00 - $125.00 Investigation Fee |