Student Handbook > Student Code of Conduct > Disciplinary Sanctions

Disciplinary Sanctions

If the Responding Party is found responsible for a violation(s) of the Code, a sanction(s) may be imposed. Compelling factors that may affect the severity of the sanction(s) include, but are not limited to, the Responding Party’s demonstrated understanding of their responsibility and level of accountability; the conduct history of the Responding Party; the nature of the incident and the facts and circumstances related to the case; the severity of any damage, injury, or harm resulting from the incident; or the level of disruption to normal College operations and activities.

Individual Student Sanctions

One or more of the following sanctions may be imposed on a student found responsible for a violation(s) of the Code:

Warning is used for minor infractions of the College’s regulations and consists of restatement of the regulation violated with an official warning concerning future behavior. The restriction notifies the student(s) that:

• any further violation of the College's regulations will subject the student to further disciplinary sanctions,
• the student must maintain exemplary conduct during the period of restriction,
• the restriction is generally for an indefinite period of time but not less than one academic semester and may be terminated by the Dean of Students on a discretionary basis, and termination is generally based upon the student's cooperative attitude, academic progress, and positive service contributions to the
  College.

Probation is a restriction for a stated period of time designed to encourage and require a student to cease and desist from violating the College's regulations. Any student on probation shall report as required to the Dean of Students and may be subject to one or more of the following:

• loss of privilege of representing the College in any intercollegiate event or contest,
• loss of privilege of holding any elected or appointed student office or appointment to an ESCC committee,
• loss of privilege of performing reasonable civic and noncredit academic assignments, and
• Any student who fails to abide by the condition of sanctions may face additional disciplinary actions and shall be required to appear again before the Disciplinary Committee or Dean of Students. Disciplinary probation generally is not less than one (1) academic semester and does not extend longer than two (2) semesters.

Suspension excludes the student from academic and extracurricular activities at the College for a stated period of time. The students) may be barred from any campus, site, center, facility, or activity of the College. As a result, any student found guilty of an infraction that is serious enough to merit suspension from the College will also be withdrawn from the College and will not receive academic credit for the term. To qualify for readmission, the student must receive the Dean of Students' approval.

Class Suspension excludes the student from attending one or more specified courses for improper behavior. Class suspensions are for the remainder of the semester, and the student will be assigned a letter grade of "F" for each course from which he/she is suspended.

Expulsion is the permanent dismissal of a student from the College, resulting in the termination of student status. As a result, any student found guilty of an infraction that is serious enough to merit expulsion from the College will also be withdrawn from the College and will not receive academic credit for the term.

Restitution is compensation for property damage limited to the actual cost of repair or replacement.

On-Campus Community Service is the option of working off part of a disciplinary action by doing work for the college without pay.

Voluntary Withdrawal is the option given to any student who voluntarily withdraws from the College. The Disciplinary Committee or the location dean/director may specify a period of time before the students) may apply for readmission, and the student must receive approval of the respective authority to qualify for readmission to the College.

Mandatory Behavioral Intervention requires the student to participate in one (1) or more meetings, activities, or workshops related to the conduct violation.

Letter of Apology is a written acknowledgment of how the student's behavior or actions adversely affected the Complainant(s).

Student Organization Sanctions

One or more of the following sanctions may be imposed on a student organization found responsible for a violation(s) of the Code:

Conduct Warning - Formal written warning that the organization's behavior was in violation of the Code and that if the organization is subsequently found responsible for a violations) of the Code, more severe sanctions could result.

Recognition Probation - A status in which the organization is deemed not to be in good conduct standing with the College for a specified period of time. The organization may seek and add members during the probationary period and may host other activities unless otherwise specified. If the Organization is subsequently found responsible for a violation(s) of the Code of Conduct while on Recognition Probation, more severe sanctions, including Recognition Suspension could result.

Recognition Suspension - Removal of College recognition for a specified period of time. During the period of Recognition Suspension, the organization is deemed not to be in good conduct standing with the College. While under Recognition Suspension, the organization may not function at the College; utilize College facilities or services; or participate in any College-related activity or system.

Additional Sanctions - The following sanctions may be imposed in addition to those listed above:

• restitution for actual financial loss incurred by an individual or the College as a result of the organization's violation(s);
• exclusion or administrative ban from all or a portion of any College premises or any College-related activity or system, as specified in the sanction, for a definite or indefinite period of time (e.g., exclusion from intramural competition, denial of use of College premises for meetings or activities);
• community service or participation in educational programs;
• any other appropriate sanction as determined by the College Official appointed to resolve the case.

Non-Student Sanctions

A non-student or group of non-students may be barred from any campus facility or activity if found guilty of offenses under this Code. The length of this disbarment is at the discretion of the Dean of Students.

Deferral of Sanctions

At the discretion of the Dean of Students, sanction(s) will become effective on the date indicated on the written notice of outcome. If an appeal is filed, the sanction(s) will be deferred until after an appeal decision is made, but may be imposed immediately after a hearing if:

• the Responding Party has been found responsible for an act which resulted or foreseeably could have resulted in personal injury to another;
• the Responding Party has been found responsible for the forgery or alteration of a College document or record;
• the Responding Party has committed an additional violation of the Code during the appeal period or has violated the terms of a previous sanction(s).

Readmission to the College

Readmission to the College after Conduct Suspension or a rescinded Conduct Expulsion is dependent upon the individual's compliance with the imposed sanction(s) and the individual's fitness to return to the campus community. These decisions are made by the Dean of Students and may include consultation with appropriate College Officials. In some cases, appropriate documentation may be required for readmission. Upon readmission, additional requirements may be placed on the individual.