Triton College Catalog, 2002-2003

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gram coordinator, and academic dean.
If the instructor and student are unable to reach
resolution, the instructor may request the
involvement of the chairperson/coordinator,
dean or designee in a disciplinary hearing.
If the violation of academic dishonesty warrants
a consideration of academic suspension or dismissal,
the Dean of Student Services will be
included in the disciplinary hearing.
All students involved in apparent acts of academic
dishonesty will receive written notification
outlining the results of their hearing and
disciplinary consequences (if any)
Below is a non-inclusive summary of consequences
that may result from student violation of the
academic honesty policy.
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a failing grade for the assignment in question
a failing grade for the course
placement on academic probation
a notation on the academic transcript stating,
‘Student violated academic honesty policy’ for a
specific course
an immediate suspension from the class for one
or more class sessions
administrative withdrawal from the course in
question
administrative withdrawal from the student’s
major or related majors as determined by the dean
suspension or academic dismissal from Triton
College
The decision of the academic dean or the Dean of
Student Services is final. Thereafter, any student grievances
must be submitted in writing within thirty calendar
days of the disciplinary hearing to the Student Life
Committee, College Center, Room 100, 2000 Fifth Avenue,
River Grove, Illinois, 60171. The request for a grievance
hearing must include a brief summary of the
alleged incident in addition to reasoning as to why the
disciplinary process did not adequately serve the rights
of the student who was deemed to be in violation of the
academic honesty policy.
Disciplinary Probation
and Disqualification
Students who fail to comply with Triton Community
College policies, regulations and rules will be
subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal
from the College. Disciplinary hearings will be conducted
by the Dean of Student Services or designee.
In cases of suspension or dismissal, the decision
of the Dean of Student Services may be grieved
through the Student Life Committee. In cases which
involve academic concerns (grades, course content,
academic honesty), grievance will be initiated with
the instructor, department chairperson and academic
dean. The decision of the academic dean is final.
A student accused of violating College policies
and/or regulations may be divorced from the disciplinary
process if it is determined that the student is
suffering from a psychological disorder and, as a
result of the psychological disorder, engages or
threatens to engage in a behavior which poses a danger
of causing physical harm to self or others, or
would cause significant property damage, or
impedes the lawful activities of others. (Students’
rights and responsibilities are clearly outlined in the
student handbook, which is available in the Office of
Student Life, Room C-120 in the College Center.)
Standards and Procedures for
Voluntary and
Mandatory Withdrawal
A student accused of violating college disciplinary
regulations may be diverted from the disciplinary process
if it is determined the student is suffering from a
mental disorder, and as a result of the mental disorder:
(a) engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior
which poses a danger of causing physical harm
to self or others, or
(b) engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior
which would cause significant property damage
or impedes the lawful activities of others.
These procedures are outlined in the student
handbook which is available in the Office of Student
Life, Room C-120 in the College Center.
Procedures for Regulating
Student Performance in
Clinical Education
Clinical education is an integral component of
most Health Career programs. In these programs,
students learn in a combined format of classroom,
laboratory and clinical practice designed to develop
safe, competent practitioners. In the clinical setting,
the client’s (patient’s) welfare and safety must be
considered. Therefore, it is important for students
and faculty to follow procedures which are objective,
consistent and fair when the student’s clinical performance
is unsatisfactory. Procedures for addressing
unsatisfactory performance in a clinical setting are
outlined in the student handbook, available in the
Office of Student Life, Room C-120.
Academic Placement
As a comprehensive community college, Triton
College has a fundamental responsibility to provide
educational opportunities for community residents able
to benefit from college-level instruction. In accordance
with this objective, the institution expects all students to
either possess at the time of admission or acquire
through appropriate developmental course work, the
basic reading, writing and mathematical skills that are
necessary for success in the course or program of study
chosen by the student. Therefore, the institution
requires all entering credit students to take institutional
placement tests or provide formal documentation of
basic learning skills. Students scoring in the developmental
range on the English placement test must enroll
in appropriate college reading and/or writing courses
prior to the completion of six academic credit hours.
Upon instructor recommendation, a student may be
referred to the Counseling Department for other assessment
of academic skills. Based upon a basic skills
assessment, the counselor may require the student to
withdraw or take appropriate developmental courses.
Students who do not possess a high school diploma or
equivalent, may not receive financial aid until the “abil-