Students Rights and Responsibilities

that may disqualify him or her from initial enrollment or from continuing enrollment for successive terms. Initial enrollment may be denied to a prospective student who violates any law, statute or ordinance, or who engages in any behavior that would constitute a violation of the College’s standards of conduct. Once enrolled, students are accountable for their conduct both on and off campus. This accountability applies not only during the academic term but also during vacations and periods between academic terms. Accordingly, the violation of any law, statute or ordinance, the violation of College rules, or conduct that reflects discredit upon the institution is subject to review and appropriate disciplinary action, regardless of whether it occurs off campus or between academic terms. At the conclusion of each semester, the College administration will review the academic and disciplinary records of those students who, in the opinion of the designated College official, have failed to make appropriate adjustment to Flagler College and whose continuing enrollment is in question. Any student on suspension will be subject to such review prior to re-enrollment. The College reserves the right to deny, on the basis of the review, continuing or re-enrollment to any student whose presence or conduct is deemed to be contrary to the best interest of the institution. Any student suspended may return after the specified period of the suspension. The College reserves the right to deny continuing or re-enrollment.

“The mission of Flagler College is to educate and prepare students for productive careers, graduate and professional studies, and informed, responsible citizenship.” Flagler College Mission Statement

Students will derive the maximum benefit from this environment by exercising the rights accorded to them by the College’s Board of Trustees.

Student Rights:

Students have the right:

1. To pursue an education and participate in the college community free from discrimination as defined by federal and state and to be judged on the basis of relevant abilities, qualifications, and performance; 2. To freely examine and exchange diverse ideas in a civil manner inside and outside the classroom; 3. To associate freely with other individuals, groups of individuals, and organizations for purposes that do not infringe on the rights of others; 4. To function in daily activities without unreasonable concerns for personal safety; 5. To expect discipline to be implemented through established procedures and to have the opportunity for continued institutional involvement (as appropriate) and through the appeal process;

6. To be free of unreasonable intrusions into personal records and/or matters relevant to identity, living space, and well-being; 7. To have support in understanding self and others, getting involved with organizations on campus, planning careers, and making decisions; 8. To have access to established procedures for respectfully presenting and addressing their concerns/complaints to the College; 9. To have access to a variety of activities beyond the classroom, which support intellectual and personal development; 10. To have access to qualified faculty, academic technology, classrooms, libraries, presentations, and other resources necessary for the learning process; 11. To understand the requirements of academic programs and receive timely, useful, and regular information and advising about relevant academic and graduation requirements; 12. To be informed in writing (typically a syllabus) of the specific requirements and expected learning outcomes of the courses at the beginning of the semester and to expect that course requirements will not be changed without notice; 13. To have clear indication of their educational progress in those courses in which they are enrolled and to know how the various assignments are weighted; 14. To receive a fair, transparent and impartial assessment of performance as students; 15. To have a voice in decision-making within the college community, with opportunities including, but not limited to, the Student Government Association and participation in the Residence Life program; 16. To expect academic and administrative policies that support intellectual inquiry, learning, and personal growth; 17. To have access to accurate information regarding tuition, fees, and charges for room and board, course availability, requirements for maintaining acceptable academic standards, and requirements for graduation; 18. To have all student-related college policies, made accessible in whatever format is necessitated by their disability or personal situation.

Student Responsibilities:

The exercise and preservation of students’ privileges require a respect for the rights of all in the community. Students enrolling at Flagler College accept the responsibility:

1. To behave in a manner that is civil and compatible with the College’s function as an educational institution, both on and off campus and as local, community members; 2. To know and comply with the College’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, as they exist at the time of admission and as they may be amended from time to time;