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These procedures are intended to afford students and the College fair and equal treatment. The failure to follow any of the procedures listed shall not invalidate any action taken by the College unless such action fails to provide fairness to the student or the College.

Procedure

Initial accusations involving violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be handled in accordance with the procedures described below:

Any student bringing forward complaints against a staff member or other students regarding violation of the Student Code of Conduct shall notify the Director of Student Development, or designee, within 30 college days of the incident. The Director of Student Development, or designee, may undertake an investigation.

When appropriate, the Director of Student Development, or designee, will notify in writing, the person alleged to have violated the Student Code of Conduct. If the student is under 18 years of age, the College may send written notice to the student's parent(s) or other legal guardian. When appropriate, the high school officials will be notified. The notice shall identify the nature of the alleged violation(s) and identify a time and place for a meeting to discuss the alleged violations.

Student’s Response to Charge

1. At the meeting, the Director of Student Development, or designee, shall inform the student, as fully as possible, of the alleged facts. The student may, but is not required to, make responses and explanations. However, the Director of Student Development, or designee, may rely upon credible evidence that the student fails, or refuses, to discuss.
2. If a student intends to be accompanied at the conference by an advocate, or an attorney, he/she must notify the Director of Student Development, or designee, two (2) college days in advance of the meeting date. A college day is defined as a day classes are in session. The attorney or advocate may consult with the student but may not be the spokesperson for the student. An attorney/advocate who does not respect this provision will be asked to leave.
3. If, after discussion and further investigation, the Director of Student Development, or designee, determines that the alleged violation is not supported by the gathered information, the Director of Student Development, or designee, shall dismiss the complaint and notify the student as well as the person reporting the allegation.
4. If the Director of Student Development, or designee, is satisfied that the instance occurred as alleged, the Director of Student Development, or designee, shall so notify the student of the determined penalty, by means of a written notice to be sent within five (5) college days after a determination is made. If the student is less than 18 years of age, the parent(s), or legal guardian(s) along with high school officials may be notified.
5. If the disciplinary action is Disciplinary Suspension or higher, the student may appeal the penalty to the Board of Review. He/she must do so in writing within ten (10) college days of the date of the written notice of the Director of Student Development. The notice of appeal should be directed to the Director of Student Development.
6. In order to have a decision reviewed for an appeal, the student must be able to provide, in writing, justification as to why at least one of the following criteria are met:
   1. Evidence did not warrant a finding of responsibility.
   2. Hearing was not fair or the process outlined in the Code was not followed.
   3. Sanction is not appropriate for the violation.

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