Temporary Suspensions

B. An instructor who has reason to believe that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty in violation of the Student Code of Conduct must notify the student in writing of the allegation and the basis of the allegation. Notice by email to the student is sufficient. C. The student will then be given an opportunity to respond to the charge of academic dishonesty and present any information or documentation he/she deems relevant. D. The faculty member will review all relevant information and/or documentation related to the charge of academic dishonesty and shall then make a determination as to whether the student engaged in academic dishonesty. The standard of review to be used is whether it is more probable than not that the student engaged in academic dishonesty. E. If the student is found to have engaged in academic dishonesty, the faculty member shall report such findings to the Vice President of Instruction and may impose sanctions for academic dishonesty as outlined in the faculty member’s course syllabus related to the course at issue only. If the student wishes to appeal the sanction imposed, the student may file a written appeal with the Vice President for Instruction within 10 days of receipt of the faculty member’s decision. If the student is not found to have engaged in academic dishonesty, no sanctions shall be imposed for those charges.

Vice President for Instruction Authority

A. The Vice President for Instruction is responsible for administration of the Student Code of Conduct. The Vice President for Instruction may delegate his/her authority to one or more other administrators. All references to the “Vice President for Instruction” or to the “VPI” in this Student Code of Conduct include such designees, unless specifically stated to the contrary. B. The Vice President for Instruction has the authority, in his/her discretion, to impose discipline as provided herein. The Vice President for Instruction has the authority and discretion to recommend college suspension or college expulsion. In some situations, the Vice President for Student Services may remove an alleged perpetrator from a classroom if circumstances warrant such action. Based on the severity of the allegation, the alleged perpetrator may also be temporarily suspended from the College pending the outcome of the investigation. The Vice President for Instruction may, in his/her discretion, refer any listed disciplinary matter to the Student Conduct Committee. C. Confidential files should be maintained by the Vice President for Instruction for the purpose of recording actions taken. D. For the purposes of this policy, the acronym “VPI” shall mean the Vice President for Instruction.

Student Code of Conduct Charges Procedures A. Filing of Charges or Claims of Violation of Student Code of Conduct

Any member of the College community may file charges against any student for misconduct. Charges will be prepared in writing and directed to the VPI. Charges should be submitted as soon as possible after the event giving rise to the charge takes place or becomes known. The VPI will review and determine if the charge warrants an investigation. If the charge does not allege a violation or is otherwise not found to warrant an investigation, the VPI will dismiss the charge and notify the parties involved.

B. Notice of Charges to Student

Any student against whom charges of misconduct have been filed shall be notified of the accusation of violation of the Student Code of Conduct as provided in this Policy. This may include notice as provided by a faculty member. In the event the student wishes to submit a written response to the charges, he/she may do so within five (5) business days from receipt of the Notice of Charges. In the event the student does not contest the conduct at issue, the VPI reserves the right to resolve the matter as appropriate and impose sanctions, except that if suspension or expulsion is sought, the matter shall be referred to the Student Conduct Committee for hearing.

For all notices, except those for academic dishonesty not involving suspension or expulsion, the Notice of Charges shall include or state the following: 1. A copy of the Student Code of Conduct ; 2. Specific factual allegations of misconduct and reference to any specific rules which the facts, as alleged, violate; 3. The student is being offered an opportunity to meet with the VPI to discuss the complaint, procedures and options for resolution of the charges;