the end of the suspension period. In cases involving dismissal, the College will keep the records indefinitely. Every student may review, upon request, all non-confidential contents of their conduct file, to the extent permitted by law. 10. Times of additional outreach There may be times when the Student Conduct Coordinator is alerted of an incident that may not rise to the level of a violation within the student handbook or code of conduct. It is not uncommon that a conduct officer is assigned to reach out to the student(s) involved to discuss the incident and determine any steps necessary to avoid a repeat occurrence.
3. Prohibited Conduct by Students The following are illustrations of conduct which are considered inappropriate and for which students may be held accountable: Section 1 (Breaking the Law). Violation of any local, state, or federal criminal law while enrolled at the college. Section 2 (Harming Others). Intentional, negligent, or reckless behavior that results in, or presents a strong potential for harm to the physical health or safety of any person, including physical assault, sexual assault, date or domestic violence, rape or stalking. Section 3 (Sexual Misconduct). Violations of the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct section of this handbook. Section 4 (Harassment). Hazing, bullying or other serious forms of physical or mental harassment, abuse, threats or intimidation, sexual harassment or action which intentionally and unreasonably subjects another person to public ridicule. For further information on these violations see Hazing in the General College Policies section of this handbook. Section 5 (Fire Safety). Misuse of fire safety equipment, including transmittal of a false alarm or tampering with smoke/heat detection devices or with extinguishing equipment or failure to evacuate during a fire alarm. Section 6 (Academic Integrity). Academic dishonesty, such as cheating and plagiarism. Section 7 (Disorderly Conduct). Disorderly conduct, reckless, lewd, indecent or obscene conduct or expression, excessive noise that is disruptive to persons who are engaged in legitimate educational pursuits on the campus or residing on campus. Section 8 (Weapons). Possession or use of firearms, explosives (including fireworks), dangerous chemicals or other weapons (such as guns, rifles, air guns, pellet guns, BB guns, non-folding sharp-edged instruments (including hunting knives, swords, axes), bows and arrows, paintball guns/grenades, tasers and martial arts weaponry). Section 9 (Disrupting College). Willful obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administrative or disciplinary procedures or of other official college activities, including public functions held on college premises. Page -93
