While a student may receive lesser penalties for these offenses, it should be understood that dismissal from the College is possible in those cases warranting the maximum punishment. While it is not possible to list all behaviors inconsistent with membership in a scholarly community, the regulations listed in this section do identify the behavior that can lead to suspension from the College.
Some of the offenses described below are crimes in Texas and may be prosecuted independently of any disciplinary action taken by Panola College. Neither intoxication nor the use of any other drug shall serve as a defense or mitigate the seriousness of an offense. All student organizations are subject to the same regulations as those that apply to individuals. Violation of these policies will subject the organizations and/or individuals involved to appropriate discipline. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.