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E. Consequences
The Associate Dean and Vice President of Student Development and Support Services are
responsible for taking disciplinary action toward students who pose a clear or potential threat
to themselves or others, or who appear unable to benefit from the college experience because
of a demonstrated emotional disorder.
They may be suspended from the college on oral or written notification from the Associate
Dean or Vice President of Student Development and Support Services, pending further
evaluation.At the conclusion of this evaluation, a meeting would be scheduled to determine
the student’s future enrollment status and possible restrictions. The steps that would be
taken in regard to a student displaying unacceptable behavior would be:
1.
ADMONITION –
an oral statement to the offender pointing out the violation of college
rules.
2.
WARNING –
a written notice to the offender.
3.
CENSURE –
a written reprimand for violation of a specified regulation; it would include
the possibility of more severe sanctions if the student is found to have violated any
college regulations within a stated time period.
4.
RESTITUTION –
reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of property.
5.
SUSPENSION –
exclusion from classes and other activities for a definite period of time,
as set forth in the notice of suspension.
6.
EXPULSION –
termination of a student’s status for an indefinite period.The conditions of
readmission, if to be permitted, would be stated in the Order of Expulsion.
7.
COMPLAINT –
to civil authorities.
F. Immediate Suspension or Dismissal/Expulsion Regulations
and Penalties - New York State Education Law, Article 129A.
The president of the college or his/her representative shall have the authority and
responsibility to take whatever steps are necessary to carry out the mandate of the rules
and regulations in the interest and welfare of the college community.
Violations of the following regulations, whether such violations are carried out individually
or in concert by any members of the college community, are extremely serious and will
constitute cause for immediate suspension and/or ejection from the campus and may also
subject the violator(s) to whatever penalties may be imposed by appropriate college or civil
authorities.
1.
Unauthorized occupation of college facilities or interference with its lawful use.
2.
Any act or threat which endangers any individual or which results in terrorizing or
committing bodily harm or injury to any member of the college community or authorized
invitees.
3.
Any act resulting in destruction of or damage to college property, facilities or property of
students or staff.
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4.
Any act which may result in disruption of college activities or inciting others to riot, or
interference with the right of any member of the college community from performing his/
her assigned duties or attending any class.
5.
The possession or use of firearms, dangerous weapons, fireworks, or explosives on the
campus.
6.
The illegal possession, sale, use, or exchange of any drugs, narcotic, hallucinogen, or
similar chemical agent.
7.
The refusal to obey directives or orders of proper college authority to cease and desist
from any of the above acts.
8.
Other acts of student misconduct that are not specifically set forth above shall be dealt
with in accordance with the provisions of Section IV.B.
The Board of Trustees reserves full power to dismiss or suspend a student, or suspend a
student organization for conduct which impedes, obstructs, or interferes with the orderly
and continuous administration and operation of the college in the use of its facilities or the
achievement of its purpose as an educational institution.
G. General Rules
Any persons not members of the college community participating in any of the foregoing
acts shall be considered trespassers and shall be subject to immediate arrest in accordance
with the law. In this situation, any person refusing to identify himself/herself shall be deemed
to be an unauthorized person and trespasser.
These rules and regulations governing the conduct of students, faculty and other staff
members of Westchester Community College, as well as the conduct of visitors and other
licensees or invitees on the college campus, are in compliance with the mandate of Article
119-
A of the Education Law as enacted by the Legislature of the State of New York on April
21, 1969.
VI. ONLINE CODE OF CONDUCT
A student has the right to express themselves and to participate freely in an online class.
However, they are expected to treat each other and the instructor with courtesy and respect.
Offensive or inappropriate language is not to be used in any form of communication, e.g.,
emails, discussion postings, group projects, submitted assignments. Students are allowed
to disagree with each other or the instructor but must do so in a civil manner.
The discussion area of the course is reserved for postings related to course work only.
Postings of a personal or nonacademic nature are not permitted and may be removed by
the instructor should they appear. Grades and personal issues should be handled by private
email to the instructor.
Emails to the instructor that are considered offensive or inappropriate will be sent back to
the writer with a request to rewrite and resubmit. If the emails continue to be unacceptable,
the student will be referred to the Associate Dean of Students and denied access to the
course until the Dean contacts the student. If students receive inappropriate emails from
others in the class, they should notify the instructor and appropriate action will be taken.
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