Disciplinary Sanctions

Formal warning: A formal notice, either written or verbal, that a violation has occurred and a future violation shall be dealt with more severely.

  1. Disciplinary probation: Implies that the individual’s standing with the College District is in jeopardy and further negligent or willful violations shall normally result in suspension or expulsion.
  2. Withholding of grades or degree to the extent permitted by FERPA (20 U.S.C. and 1232g).
  3. Restitution: Compensation for loss, damage, or injury to the appropriate party in the form of money, service, or material replacement
  4. A monetary fine
  5. Community Service: Performance of a specified number of hours or tasks designated to benefit the community and help the student understand why his or her behavior was inappropriate. This sanction shall be fulfilled whether on or off campus. On-campus service shall be in a designated department.
  6. Class or workshop attendance or education project: completion of a class or project that could help the student understand why his or her behavior was inappropriate.
  7. Removal from specific courses or activities.
  8. Restriction from entering specific College District areas and/or all forms of contact with certain persons.
  9. Suspension: Separation from the College District for a specified period of time or until certain conditions are met.
  10. Expulsion: Permanent separation from the College District.
  11. Revocation of degree or withdrawal of diploma.
  12. Additional sanctions as listed in Residence Life Handbook or as appropriate.

NOTICE: The student will be informed of sanction(s) in writing and will be informed of the appeal process. If a student accepts the recommended sanction, he/she must sign a statement indicating understanding of the sanction and shall automatically waive all further rights to procedures for appeal.