Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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• The Conduct Officer or designee shall give notification
of a date by which the student has to complete the
conference. If the conference is not completed by that
date, the student automatically waives his/her right to
a conference, and the Conduct Officer or designee shall
make a decision based solely on the information at
hand.
Notice of Disciplinary Findings
• If it is determined that the greater weight of evidence
or preponderance of evidence indicates that a student
engaged in a violation of the Code, then the Conduct
Officer or designee shall deliver a Notice of Disciplinary
Findings.
• The Notice of Disciplinary Findings shall include
information regarding the Review process.
• This notice shall inform the student of the findings, any
imposed sanctions or restrictions, and the student’s
right to appeal, if applicable.
Sanctions for Misconduct
• Admonition – Oral or written reprimand.
• Discretionary sanctions – These include work
assignments, service to the College, etc.
• Disciplinary probation – Probation indicates that the
student has engaged in unacceptable behavior and
that a period of observation is needed to substantiate
that behavior has improved. Additional conditions
may be imposed during the probationary period, such
as counseling, educational seminars/courses, etc. An
additional violation may result in more severe action.
• Withholding of grades, official transcript, certificate of
completion, or degree.
• Suspension of rights and privileges – This type of
suspension includes, but is not limited to, participation
in intramurals/recreation center, participation in
extracurricular activities, election to office, restrictive
building or area access, revocation of housing or
visitation privileges, etc.
• Administrative withdrawal from course(s).
• Bar against readmission – This action is for a specific
period of time and/or may involve the student's drop
from current enrollment entirely or from enrollment in
one or more courses.
• Restitution – This action requires reimbursement
for damages to property or for misappropriation of
property. Restitution may be achieved either monetarily
or by specific duties.
• Failing grade or other academic penalty.
• Denial of degree – A denial shall become part of the
student’s permanent record.
• Revocation of a degree, grade, or certification – A
revocation shall become part of the student’s permanent
record.
• Suspension – A suspension shall result in the student’s
removal from the College for a specified period of
time. A suspended student shall be administratively
withdrawn from TSTC, prohibited from entering the
College’s premises, and blocked from future registration
until approval is granted by the Conduct Officer or his/
her designee. Suspension shall become a part of the
student’s permanent record and may be removed at the
completion of the sanction, at the student’s request.
• Expulsion – This action results in permanent removal
from the College. An expelled student shall be
administratively withdrawn from TSTC and prohibited
from entering the College’s premises. Expulsion shall
become part of the student’s permanent record.
• Other penalties as seen fit by the appropriate
administrator at the College.
• Non-Academic Transcript Notation – In accordance with
Texas State law under House Bill 449, postsecondary
educational institutions are required to include on the
student’s transcript, official or unofficial, a disciplinary
notation stating that the student has been expelled.
Review Process
• Only sanctions that include restrictions, loss of
privileges, withholding/revocation of grades or degrees,
suspension, or expulsion shall be reviewed by the
Student Conduct Review Board (Board). All Title IX cases
will follow the Sexual Misconduct Policy and the policies
and procedures of the Title IX Review Board.
• A student shall have three working days to request a
review from the Review Administrator.
• The student shall be notified within five working days
of the time, date, and location of the review by the
Review Administrator. Any delays due to extenuating
circumstances shall be documented, and all parties shall
be notified accordingly.
• At least two working days prior to the hearing, a list of
witnesses and documentation must be provided to the
Review Administrator.
• The Conduct Officer or designee shall present the
College’s case followed by the student’s presentation.
Each Party shall have the opportunity to present
testimony and evidence in support of his position. The
Board shall be allowed to question both parties and
request additional information or clarification.
• Review procedures shall be confidential and closed to
the public.
Student Conduct Review Board
• The Board shall consist of five (5) members of the
campus community, to include a Chairperson who also
serves as the Review Administrator, three (3) faculty/
staff, and two (2) students. The Chairperson and the
faculty and staff members shall be approved by the
Executive Management Council. Designated students
selected to serve on the Board must be currently
enrolled and must be in good disciplinary standing.
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