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13. Misuse of residence hall keys or outside entrance keys by loaning personal keys to
another person. Disciplinary Procedure
14. The display of alcohol or drug-related materials including pictures, posters, or empty College disciplinary procedures assure the student’s right to procedural and substantive
containers. due process to safeguard the personal and confidential information concerning the student.
15. Lewd, indecent, pornographic, obscene behavior or expression. (This offense includes These procedures may differ from court procedures in the interest of student welfare and
the use of verbal or symbolic expressions, which could be interpreted as insulting to confidence. Procedures and rules have been developed to assure fair hearing and appeal.
one’s race, gender, religion, national origin or disability.) The Dean of Students makes disciplinary decisions at the administrative level and
16. Unauthorized possession of College, state or federal property or supplies. refers appropriate appeals to the College Disciplinary Committee where the fundamental
17. Disruptive or disorderly conduct which interferes with the rights and opportunities of elements of due process are followed through a fair and reasonable hearing. The Dean may
those who attend the College to utilize and enjoy educational facilities or activities. suspend a student at any time pending a formal hearing if, in his/her opinion, the presence
18. Skateboards, hoverboards, and rollar blades on campus. of a student on campus would seriously disrupt the normal operation of the College. The
The following rules (19-30) will merit automatic disciplinary suspension or expulsion Dean of Students is responsible for coordinating all disciplinary procedures and maintaining
from the College and the residence hall. appropriate records of student conduct and disciplinary actions. Disciplinary Disposition
19. Intentional misuse of any College fire alarm or fire-fighting equipment. Forms are completed for all non-academic violations and returned by the Dean of Students
20. Possession or use of alcoholic beverages in the residence hall, all other areas of the to the Campus Police for Cleary reporting.
campus, or at any off-campus function sponsored by the College. Alleged violations of College regulations, with the exception of those related to aca-
21. Failure to promptly comply with directions of College officials or law enforcement demic matters, must be filed in writing with Campus Police in order to initiate disciplinary
officers acting in the performance of their duties as such officials and officers to include review. Alleged violations of an academic nature must be filed in writing with the Dean of
displaying student ID. Students. Any student, faculty member, or staff member may register a complaint. Once
22. Theft or intentional damage to property of the College or to the property of any members initiated, the Dean of Students will then have 15 business days to inform the accused in
or visitors of the College community. Theft includes unauthorized use of cable service. writing, request a conference, and render a decision to the student regarding the case in Handbook Student
23. Actual, or threatened physical abuse of any person, including hazing, harassment, question. The decision will be one of the following:
bullying, stalking or any other act, which endangers the health or safety of any such 1. Find the accused not guilty and dismiss the case.
person. (see college policy) 2. Refer the student to a counseling agency.
24. Use, possession, sale or distribution of drugs, as outlined by the statutes of the State 3. Find the student guilty as charged and apply the appropriate penalty(s) as stated
of Alabama, except as expressly prescribed by a physician. In an effort to ensure a under “Disciplinary Actions.”
drug-free campus, the College reserves the right to use trained dogs to search for 4. Refer the case directly to the College Disciplinary Committee.
contraband substances. If the student is found guilty and the penalty assigned, the Dean of Students will also ex-
25. Use, possession, sale or distribution of weapons or firearms (including pellet guns and plain the student’s rights to appeal the case to the Disciplinary Committee. If the student
air rifles), ammunition, fireworks, and incendiary or any type of explosive device or wishes to appeal the case, s/he must give a written request, stating reasons for the appeal,
material. to the Dean of Students within 48 hours. The Dean of Students will then have 48 business
26. Disorderly or disruptive conduct, including rioting, inciting to riot, assembling to riot, hours to refer the case to the Disciplinary Committee along with a recommendation for
raiding, inciting to raid and assembling to raid College properties. This includes un- disciplinary action. The Committee will conduct a hearing under the guidelines specified
authorized interference with the use of or access to College facilities. in “Hearing Procedures,” and will submit its decision in writing to the Dean of Students
27. Violation on campus of any federal, state, or local laws. who will in turn notify the student.
28. All forms of dishonesty including cheating and plagiarism and furnishing false infor-
mation to the College. COLLEGE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
29. Forgery, alteration or misuse of College documents, records or identification. Recognizing the right of students to be granted protection by the inclusion of due process
30. Unauthorized entry to or use of any College facility including Residence Hall. in all matters of a disciplinary nature, the College assures due process through the action of
the College Disciplinary Committee.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION The Disciplinary Committee is composed of three (3) faculty/staff members, one of
College disciplinary action addresses conduct which adversely affects the pursuit of whom will serve as chair, the Student Government Association president, and the residence
the objectives of the educational community. It is the student’s responsibility to become hall president. Committee members may be substituted with personnel chosen by the Dean
familiar with the rules and regulations governing the entire College and the specific rules of Students when necessary.
governing the residence hall for students living there. Failure to know the rules does not The purpose of the Disciplinary Committee is as follows:
excuse the student from any policy established by the College. The College reserves the 1. Hear charges and evidence concerning student misconduct and to direct action to
right to dismiss any student whose conduct and behavior is undesirable or harmful to the be taken in cases appealed by students and referred to the Committee by the Dean
College. of Students.