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Student Code of Conduct Policy #3.0601

Part 1. Policy Statement:

Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with college policy and generally accepted norms of conduct to preserve a safe and supportive learning environment. Students will be afforded appropriate due process in the resolution of any allegation(s) of violations of the conduct.  Students found responsible for violations are subject to sanctions which may include removal from course(s) or suspension/expulsion from the college. Disciplinary action will be handled in an expeditious manner while providing due process.

Allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, fraud or dishonest acts as defined in Minnesota State System policy 1B.01, 1B.02, 1B.03, 1B.04 must be resolved pursuant to System policy.  Allegations of academic dishonesty will be resolved in accordance with 3.0602 Academic Dishonesty policy.

Part 2. Purpose/Authority:

The 色中色 (SCC) Student Code of Conduct defines expectations for appropriate conduct to support a productive learning environment. The Student Code of Conduct includes an outline of students鈥 right to due process, and sanctions resulting from violations.

Part 3. Scope/Applicability: 

The Student Code of Conduct shall apply to conduct that occurs on College premises, at College sponsored activities, and to off-campus in the following circumstances:

The College has the right to take necessary and appropriate action to support and protect the safety and well-being of the College community. SCC students are expected to abide by local, state and federal laws and College rules.  Should the violation of civil or criminal law involve college interests, the College has the right to proceed with disciplinary action without regard to civil or criminal proceedings.

Part 4. Definitions: 

Hazing is defined as an act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a person, subjects a person to public humiliation or ridicule, or which destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a student group, organization, or athletic team. The expressed or implied consent of the victim will not be a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing are not neutral acts; they are violations of this rule.

Part 5. Major Sections:

Subpart A. Standards of Conduct:

SCC students must conform to College rules and regulations governing personal conduct on all campuses.  Violations of such rules and regulations, for which students are subject to disciplinary action, include, but are not limited to, the following:

Note: Faculty reserve the right to define specifically their interpretation of disruptive behavior in their class syllabi based on the preceding guidelines.

Subpart B. Violation of Law and College Discipline:

College disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with conduct that potentially violates both criminal law and this code (that is, if both possible violations result from the same factual situation) without regard to the pendency of civil or criminal litigation in court or criminal arrest and prosecution. Proceedings under this code may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings off campus at the discretion of the Administrator.

Determinations made or sanctions imposed under this code shall not be subject to change because criminal complaints arising out of the same facts giving rise to violation of College rules were dismissed, reduced or resolved in favor of or against the criminal law defendant.

Subpart C. Maintenance of Records:

Annually, and upon amendment, the colleges will notify students of the availability and location of the Student Code of Conduct and a copy of the code will be available on the college website.

Part 6. Forms: n/a

Date of Last Review: 02/14/2024

 

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