Judicial Authority

Judicial authority rests with the Division of Student Services. The Dean of Student Services is responsible for the administration and operation of this Student Code of Conduct.

A. Jurisdiction of the College

College jurisdiction and discipline extends to conduct which occurs on College premises, or which adversely affects the College community and/or the pursuit of its objectives. A student or organization will be subject to this Student Code of Conduct for any action found in violation of this Code which occurs on College property, at College-sponsored events, or off campus if the action adversely affects the College community and/or the pursuits of College objectives.

B. Operation of the Judicial System

1. The Dean of Student Services shall develop policies for the administration of judicial program and procedural rules for the conduct of hearings that are consistent with the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct.

2. The Dean of Student Services shall determine the type and composition of the Student Disciplinary Committee and shall designate the chairperson of the Student Disciplinary Committee.

3. The Dean of Student Services shall notify the student or organization of the sanction that is imposed. 

C. Violation of Law and College Discipline

1. If a student is charged with an off-campus violation of federal, state, or local laws, but not with any other violation of this Code, disciplinary action may be taken where there is a preponderance of the evidence and sanctions imposed for misconduct which impacts the College community.

2. College disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with violation of a law which is also a violation of this Student Code of Conduct if both violations result from the same factual situation, without regard to pending civil litigation or criminal arrest and prosecution. The College will determine whether disciplinary proceedings under this Student Code of Conduct will be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings off campus.

3. When a student is charged by federal, state or local authorities with a violation of law, the college will not request or agree to special consideration for that individual because of his or her status as a student. If the alleged offense is also the subject of a proceeding before a Student Disciplinary Committee under the Student Code of Conduct, however, the College may advise off-campus authorities of the existence of the Student Code of Conduct and of how such matters will be handled internally.