Alleged: an event that is said to have taken place but which has not yet been verified
Breach of peace: failure to maintain peace in a situation
Charged: a complaint has been filed against an individual and an investigation will follow
Civility: politeness or courtesy extended to members of the College community
College Community: includes all faculty, staff, administration and students who are fully affiliated with the College
College Official: any individual employed by the College, performing assigned administrative or professional responsibilities
Complainant: an individual who makes a complaint or files a formal charge
Disciplinary Proceedings: the process in which the College is involved during the investigation or hearing of a violation of the Student Code of Conduct
Disposition: a final settlement between all parties and the Dean of Student Services
Due Process: ensuring that procedures are fair to the accused student
Hazing: an act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or which destroys or removes public or private property
Hearing: a session in which evidence from both parties is investigated or testimony is taken from witnesses
Judicial Authority or Body: any individual(s) authorized by the Dean of Student Services to determine whether a student has violated the Student Code of Conduct and to recommend appropriate sanctions
Policy: written regulations of the College as found in, but not limited to the SSCC Catalog
Sanctions: the penalties for not complying with the regulations set forth in the Student Code of Conduct
Student: includes all individuals currently enrolled in credit and non-credit classes at the College who do not have a break of one or more quarters
Student Code of Conduct: the College’s expectations for students’ behavior and the procedures when students have failed to follow these expectations
Working days: days when the College is open for normal business operations
