Student Handbook - Wilson Community College

Restrictions: A restriction upon a student or organization’s privileges for a period of timemay be imposed. This restriction may include, for example, denial of the right to representthe College in any way, denial of use of facilities, privileges (including but not limited todriving, parking, and library), participation in extracurricular activities, and/or restriction oforganizational privileges.Disciplinary Probation: Continued enrollment of a student on probation may be conditionalupon adherence to these regulations. Any student placed on probation will be notified ofsuch in writing and will also be notified of the terms and length of probation. Probation mayinclude restrictions upon the extracurricular activities of a student. Any conduct in violation ofthese regulations while on probationary status may result in the imposition of a more seriousdisciplinary action.Loss of Course Credit: Loss of course credit and a failing course grade may be imposed forproven charges of serious academic dishonesty.Suspension: If a student is suspended, he or she is separated from the College for a statedperiod of time with conditions of readmission to the College.Expulsion: Permanent removal and exclusion from the College, College controlled facilities,programs, events, and activities.Disciplinary ProceduresThough most disciplinary charges result from inappropriate classroom conduct or actions,charges may also result from inappropriate conduct or actions reported by security officers,college staff, and/or students, guests, and visitors.When such reports are made to the Dean of Student Development or the Dean of ContinuingEducation and Sustainability, as appropriate, the Dean will investigate the charges using thesame procedures used in instructor-initiated charges.Instructors have the authority and the primary responsibility for control over classroombehavior and academic integrity, and can order the temporary removal of any student engagedin disruptive conduct or any other conduct that violates the general rules of the College. Suchshort-term suspensions assume that the instructor witnesses or has first-hand knowledge ofthe conduct warranting disciplinary action and that the student is given the opportunity to beheard. Such rudimentary due process is generally conducted face to face with the student andany notice of charges or disciplinary sanction may be in written or oral form.1. The instructor may invoke a warning to the student.2. The instructor may invoke a judgment against a student by revoking the student’s privilegeof further participation in that day’s class, lab, clinical activities, or field/shop work.3. The instructor or coordinator may suspend a student from participation in class for a longerperiod of time:• Curriculum and Occupational Continuing Education -- Not to exceed three consecutiveclass meetings or three consecutive hours of instruction, whichever is lesser.• Basic Skills -- Not to exceed three consecutive days.4. If extended or permanent suspension or further disciplinary action is deemed appropriateand necessary, the curriculum instructor or continuing education director will make thatrecommendation to the associate dean or dean. After an investigation to establish the facts,the associate dean or dean may make a recommendation for extended suspension or furtherdisciplinary action to the Dean of Student Services or Dean of Continuing Education andSustainability, as appropriate.5. The Dean of Student Development or Dean of Continuing Education and Sustainability, inconsultation with the associate dean or director, will determine if extended suspension ormore serious disciplinary action is appropriate and necessary. Such can be affected throughDisciplinary Procedures of the College and due process protections must be afforded allstudents, as follows.24