Conduct

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the educational objectives of the College. By enrollment and affiliation with the College, a student or organization neither relinquishes the right nor escapes responsibilities of local, state, or federal laws and regulations. The College is committed to maintaining an environment that contributes to its educational mission, as well as the safety, health, and well-being of all students and other persons on campus. Therefore, students and organizations are obligated to abide by the rules and policies established by the College. It is assumed that students enrolling in the College are mature and have a desire for constructive learning. Common courtesy and cooperation are expected of all students. Interference, injury, or the intentional attempt to injure or interfere with the personal or property rights of any person - whether a student, visitor, faculty or staff member or the College itself is strictly prohibited. The College does not permit in any way on consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages, narcotics and/or other hallucinogenic drugs the campus or at college-sponsored functions. Possession of firearms is prohibited. Littering is also prohibited. Students who are observed littering on campus will be fined $10.00 per incident. Students on probation may not represent the school in interscholastic contests.

Other specific forms of prohibited conduct include but are not limited to:

  1. Dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or furnishing incomplete or false information to the College. Any student found guilty of cheating may be dropped from the course with a grade of “F.”
  2. Destruction or theft of property;
  3. Failure to comply with directions of College officials acting in the performance of their duties
  4. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of College documents, exams, records, or identification;
  5. Disorderly or disruptive conduct, including classroom disruptions, reckless endangerment, harassment, assault, bullying, cyberbullying, and discrimination;
  6. Obstruction or disruption of the College’s academic program or operations;
  7. Unauthorized entry to College facilities;
  8. Unauthorized possession of a key to College facilities.
  9.  Violation of traffic regulations; 
  10. Violation of library regulations;
  11.  Violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance

Violation of the college’s conduct policy may lead to disciplinary action up to and including suspension, expulsion and arrest for any criminal acts.