Student Code of Conduct Policies & Procedures
1. Introduction The College Community Arizona Western College (the “College” or “AWC”) is a community in which intellectual growth, learning from others, mutual tolerance, and respect for freedom of thought and expression are principles of paramount importance. AWC was established, in part, to promote the exchange of knowledge in an environment that encourages reasoned discourse, intellectual honesty, cultural and intellectual diversity, and respect for the rights of all persons. The College Community is defined as students, District Governing Board members, administrators, faculty, and other College employees or affiliates. Attendance at a public community college is not compulsory; consequently, individuals entering the College Community voluntarily assume all obligations of performance and behavior reasonably expected by the College. The College is a “special purpose” institution and, as such, can set forth additional expectations than those of the community in general. By accepting membership in this community, individuals neither surrender their rights nor escape their responsibilities as citizens, but acquires the rights and responsibilities set forth in this code, as well as responsibilities to, the College Community. Each individual member of this community is responsible for his or her own actions and is expected to respect the rights of others. Purpose of this Student Code of Conduct This Student Code of Conduct (the “Code”) is intended to provide the framework for an orderly and stable College environment for the College Community. The Code is promulgated to protect the freedoms to which its members are entitled, and to ensure that the College Community can pursue and accomplish its purposes and carry out its functions and activities without obstruction. This Code obligates students to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other members of the College Community and visitors to the campus. Students and/or attendees must refrain from actions which would interfere with College
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