Student Code of Conduct Violations Procedure

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Minor Violations

Unacceptable behaviors are not tolerated, and students are subject to disciplinary actions outlined below. Individuals involved in the Student Code of Conduct violation are expected to participate and cooperate during the procedures and are to uphold all confidential matters regarding the issue.

Anyone in the MCHP college community may file a complaint against a student violating the Student Code of Conduct.

  • The complainant must complete the Student Code of Conduct Violation Form and submit the form to the Program Dean within five (5) business days of the incident.
  • The program dean will make an appointment with the student(s) who allegedly violated the SCC and encourage the student to bring any supporting evidence within five (5) business days of the submitted Student Code of Conduct Violation Form.

After the meeting with the student, the program dean has two choices regarding the alleged violation.

  1. The accused is not responsible and/or did not violate the student code of conduct.
    1. No disciplinary action occurs; however, the dean keeps the documents on file.
  2. The accused is responsible and/or did violate the student code of conduct.
    1. The program dean will start disciplinary sanctions from the list provided.

The program dean will document on the MCHP Student Code of Conduct Form the meeting results and inform the student’s right to due process.

  • The dean will submit all evidence and the form to the chief academic officer (CAO) and registrar to become part of the student’s record.
  • If the student does not meet with the dean within the time frame required, the student forfeits all appeals, and the dean’s decision is final.

Major violations are exempt from the above procedure.

Major Violations

Major violations bypass the minor violations procedure. Students with a major SCC violation will meet with the CAO and program dean immediately. The student(s) should bring all supporting evidence to the meeting. The results of a major violation may include suspension or expulsion from the Program and/or college. Examples of major violations include but are not limited to the following:

  • multiple minor violations (may include the same or different nature as the first)
  • theft
  • falsifying documents, signed forms, or other MCHP documents
  • validated physical threats made toward other individuals
  • HIPPA violations
  • destroying MCHP property
  • possessing or distributing drugs or other substances on the MCHP campus or college-sponsored property
  • bringing a weapon onto the MCHP campus or college-sponsored property
  • cheating or academic dishonesty on any activity or assignment to prove competency in the course, program, or college outcomes
     

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