College of the Redwoods 2007-2008 College Catalog

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STANDARDS

A student at College of the Redwoods may rightfully expect that all members of the academic community (faculty, students and administration) will maintain an open environment in which there is encouragement and freedom to learn and grow. The students, in turn, are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the standards of the college. When a student is charged with misconduct, the charge shall be processed in accordance with this policy (Board of Trustees Policy No. 505). The Board hereby acknowledges the establishment of Administrative Regulation No. 505.01 for the purposes of defining standards of student conduct.

A. Student Code of Conduct Standards

All College of the Redwoods students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with, as well as to conform to, college rules and regulations governing personal conduct on all campuses of the district. Violations of such rules and regulations, for which students are subject to disciplinary action, include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Continued disruptive behavior, continued willful disobedience, habitual profanity or vulgarity, or the open and persistent defiance of the authority of, or persistent abuse of, College personnel.
  2. Obstruction or disruption of the College’s educational process, administrative process, or other College function.
  3. Violation of any order, notice of which has been given prior to such violation, and which order is not inconsistent with any of the other provisions of this regulation.
  4. Soliciting or assisting another to do any act which would subject that student to any form of discipline pursuant to this regulation.
  5. Failure to comply with directions of College personnel acting in the performance of their duties or failure to identify oneself for just cause when requested to do so by College personnel acting in the performance of their duties.
  6. Attendance at any session of any class by a student or person who is not officially enrolled in that class, except with the prior permission of the instructor of the class.
  7. Engaging in lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior.
  8. Persistent disruptions, including inordinate demands for time and attention in the classroom, administrative office, or at a College activity.
  9. Persistent or repeated violations of residence hall policies, procedures, or regulations.
  10. Violations of any other Board policy.

Assault, Sexual Assault or Threat of Violence

  1. Assault, battery, physical abuse, violence or threat of violence, or behavior that threatens the health or safety of persons or College property.
  2. Willful misconduct which results in injury or death to any person on College property or which results in cutting, defacing, or other injury to any real or personal property owned by the District.
  3. Sexual assault, acquaintance/ date rape; or sexual activity without mutual and expressed consent.
  4. Any physical act that is sexual in nature and intentionally performed in view of one or more uninvolved persons without the effective consent of all parties. This includes, but is not limited to, the surreptitious recording and/or broadcasting of sexual acts.
  5. Abusive behavior directed toward, or hazing of, a member of the College community.

Alcohol and Drugs

16. The use, sale, or possession of any controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, alcoholic beverages, or any poison classified as such in the Business and Professions Code, Section 4160, Schedule D, except when alcohol, drugs, or narcotics are lawfully prescribed and used pursuant to medical or dental care or when lawfully permitted for the use of research, instruction, or analysis. Alcohol may be served at official College functions under very limited circumstances under the auspices of the College Foundation, in keeping with District policy.

17. Presence on campus under the influence of any controlled substance except when alcohol, drugs, or narcotics are lawfully prescribed and used pursuant to medical or dental care.

18. Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smoking has been prohibited by law or by regulation of the Board.

Acts of Dishonesty

19. Cheating, plagiarism or other acts of academic dishonesty in connection with an academic program at the College. For additional information about this standard and consequences related to violations of this standard, see Appendix A, of the Code of Conduct, “Statement of Academic Integrity.”

20. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of College documents, records, or identification, or knowingly furnishing false information to the College.

21. Misrepresentation of oneself or an organization to be an agent of the College.

Unauthorized Possession or Use of College Property

22. Theft or damage to College property or property in the possession of, or owned by, a member of the College community.

23. Unauthorized entry into, unauthorized use of, or misuse of College property, which includes unauthorized entry into, alteration of, or unauthorized use of College computers or databases. (For additional information about this standard see Board Policy 824 and Administrative Regulation 824.01, “Use of Information Resources.”)

Firearms, Weapons, or Dangerous Chemicals

24. Knowing possession or use of explosives, dangerous chemicals, or deadly weapons without prior authorization of the College President.

B. Authority of Instructors

Pursuant to the authority contained in Education Code Sections 76030-76037, the Board of Trustees permits an instructor to remove a student from his or her class for the day of removal and the next class meeting. Removal shall be immediately reported in writing to the Vice President, Student Services. A student may be removed if he or she has interfered with the instruction process.

C. Applicable Penalties

In all situations, a student shall be informed of the nature of the charges against him or her and shall be given a fair opportunity to refute them. Arbitrary actions shall not be taken by the College, and there are conditions under which decisions may be appealed. Disciplinary action may result in the application of the following sanctions:

  • Warning
  • Suspension
  • Reprimand
  • Disciplinary probation
  • Summary suspension
  • Expulsion

D. Due Process Procedures

The Vice President, Student Services, or designee shall review each case of misconduct with the involved student and determine appropriate sanctions and/or remedies.

The Associate Vice President, Student Learning Support Services, or designee shall inform the student in writing of the College’s actions and appropriate means of appeal. Students may request a hearing to appeal a suspension or expulsion.

For further information regarding students’ rights and responsibilities, please contact the Office of the Vice President, Student Services. The Code of Conduct is available on the College web-site; www.redwoods.edu and in the Vice President’s office.