Student Code of Conduct - 15. Sanctions

Sanctions are determined by the administrative hearing officer or the conduct review panel. Sanctions are not intended to be solely punitive, as such they are issued with the educational philosophy of encouraging reflection on one's decisions and the impact on self, others, and community as well as the importance of continued education in and out of the classroom. Sanctions are determined with the seriousness of the conduct, corrective and learning opportunities of the student, prior conduct of the individual, as well as striving for consistency between other similar cases. Below are additional considerations:

• The university recognizes the sanctions listed in this document below in holding students accountable for violations of the policies governing student conduct or behavior.
• The Hearing Officer may review previous violations that may be considered in determining sanctions.
• Students are held responsible for the actions of their guests while on campus. Sanctions may be issue to the host when a guest is not a student of the university.
• Failure to comply with imposed sanctions subjects the student to further disciplinary action.

A. Verbal Warning: Verbal notification to the student that repetition of the wrongful conduct may be cause for more severe sanctions, and a clear instruction to desist.

B. Written Warning: Written notification to the student that continuation or repetition of the wrongful conduct may be cause for more severe disciplinary action. A copy of the written warning letter will be placed in the student's file.

C. Disciplinary Probation: Disciplinary probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the Student is found to violate any institutional regulation(s) during the probationary period. If the student does not complete any other sanction imposed, the disciplinary probation will extend until that sanction is completed.

D. Restrictions: Alteration, limitation, or revocation of the use of certain university facilities, equipment, or the right to participate in certain activities of privileges for a specific period of time.

E. Restrictions of Housing Privileges: When a sanction of housing restriction is imposed, a student living in a residence hall may be subject to the restriction of guest privileges and specified residence halls. Housing relocation is also a restriction; if a student is relocated, SCCS may impose additional restrictions.

F. Suspension of Housing: When a sanction of suspension from University Housing is imposed, the Student is denied the opportunity to enter, even as a guest, or live in University Housing for a specified period of time. Students removed from University Housing shall remain liable for all housing and meal plan fees and are not eligible for any refunds for the full occupancy period of the Housing License or Dining Agreement.

G. Educational Project: Educational project or program which may include alcohol and drug education, research/reflection assignments, action plans, referrals to campus resources or offices, or other assignments intended to help students evaluate their behavior choices and understand community expectations.

H. Restitution: Compensation for loss or damage to university property. This may include the restoration or replacement cost of the lost or damaged property.

I. Suspension: Partial or complete exclusion from class, exams, property, and functions of the university for a stated period of time. Suspension may require petition for readmission. A suspended student may be prohibited from accessing campus without expressed prior permission from the university. Violation of the terms of suspension may result in expulsion. A student suspended from the university in the midst of the semester will be subject to the university’s tuition refund schedule. No exceptions will be made. NOTE: Suspension as a result of violating the Sexual Misconduct and Violence Policy will result in a notation on the 'student's transcript.

J. Expulsion: Dismissal from the University. The student may not attend classes or take any examinations and must vacate university property by the effective date of expulsion. Readmission will not be considered nor admission to any other university programs or activities. Students expelled for disciplinary reasons are not entitled to a refund of any deposits, tuition, or fees paid. NOTE: Expulsion as a result of violating the Sexual Misconduct and Violence Policy will result in a notation on the 'student's transcript.

K. Other: The university code administrator, or their designee reserves the right to add or amend to any of the above sanctions to appropriately address behavioral actions.

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