Part-Time Faculty Handbook - Ventura College

Prior to removing the student from class, you must provide the student with an oral or written
statement that he/she has violated school policy or classroom norms. The exception to this would be
cases that involve the threat of violence. In cases of threatened or actual violence, contact Campus
Police at ext. 6486 or at 642-7000.
If the behavior continues despite this notice, you may direct the student to leave the class and remain
away for the balance of the class period and the next regular class meeting. You must also advise the
student of the need to see David Bransky (Assistant Dean, Student Services), who can be reached by
calling 654-6400, ext. 3138.
So that the Assistant Dean can be apprised of the situation in preparation for meeting with the student,
you should report the short-term removal of the student from class to the Assistant Dean by phone
within two hours after the end of the class.
Once the student has seen the Assistant Dean, the Assistant Dean will review the action taken and will
discuss it with you or with both you and the student.
If appropriate, you and the Assistant Dean may confer regarding the conditions and behavioral
expectations under which the student will return to class.
If you encounter any disciplinary problem in your classroom, contact your Department Chair and/or
Division Dean for assistance and advice on all the options available to you. In the evening, contact the
assigned evening administrator (ext. 6483) or Campus Police (ext. 6486 or 642-7000).
Note: Except in cases of threatened force or violence, you may not temporarily remove a student for
non-persistent behaviors.
Cheating and Plagiarism
It is the belief at Ventura College that students share a responsibility with their instructors for assuring
that their education is honestly attained. In keeping with this belief, every instructor has the
responsibility and authority to deal with any instances of plagiarism, cheating and/or fabrication that
occur in the classroom. You may elect to assign a letter grade of “F” for any assignment that is found to
have involved academic dishonesty, but you cannot extend this consequence to a failing grade for the
entire course based on that one failed assignment.
Preventing Plagiarism -- Educating Students
You are encouraged to educate students about academic honesty and plagiarism and to clarify
consequences for dishonesty. Suggested methods to do this include:
Provide all students with a syllabus that clearly articulates the VC Academic Honesty
Policy, with special emphasis on plagiarism. Indicate clearly on this syllabus the
instructor-determined consequences for plagiarism in the class, up to and including
receiving a failing grade on the assignment.
Share with students examples of plagiarism, contrasted with appropriately documented
summaries, paraphrases and quotes.
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