Code of Conduct Sanctions

Code of Conduct Sanctions

In determining a sanction, the Director of Residence Life & Student Conduct, or designee, may consider the student’s present demeanor, past disciplinary record, the nature of the misconduct and the severity of any damage, injury or harm resulting from the misconduct or other factors.

The College has a special concern for incidents in which persons are mistreated because of race, gender, disability, age, marital status, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation or other personal characteristic. Such incidents damage not only individuals, but also the free and open academic environment of the College. More severe sanctions are appropriate for such misconduct.

Sanctions become effective immediately regardless of whether the sanction is appealed. Some College policies specify sanctions for violations which may be imposed in addition to or in lieu of sanctions under this policy. The Director of Residence Life & Student Conduct or designee, may impose the following sanctions upon any student found to have violated the Code of Conduct.

List of College Santions

Community Violation: A written notice that the student’s behavior has negatively impacted the community and must cease and/or comply immediately. The continuation or repetition of wrongful conduct will result in a formal conduct proceeding.

Verbal Warning: A verbal notice that the student is violating or has violated College regulations, and must cease the conduct immediately. The continuation or repetition of wrongful conduct may be cause for additional disciplinary action.

Written Warning: A written disciplinary notice that the student is violating or has violated College regulations, and must cease the conduct immediately. The continuation or repetition of wrongful conduct may be cause for additional disciplinary action.

Parental Notification: The College is committed to a goal of student maturity and self-direction. The College also recognizes that some students have developed these qualities to a greater extent than others. In some cases, where a student has shown a pattern of irresponsible behavior and has not responded to College assistance or resources, parents/guardians may be notified. When a student is suspended, parents may be notified in order to provide parental assistance. All parental notification shall comply with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Students are urged to discuss all conduct violations with their parents or guardians.

Loss of Privileges: Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time.

Restriction: Denial of access to any campus facility, activity, class or program. This includes no-contact orders.

Trespass: Police issued denial of access to any campus facility, activity, class or program.

Fines: Financial sanction added to a student's account.

Restitution: Compensation for loss, damage or injury.

Community Restitution Project: Assignment of an appropriate service project that will benefit the College community, responsible student or others.

Educational Program/Project: Required attendance at an educational workshop or completion of an educational project that will benefit the College community, responsible student or others.

MyChoices Education Modules: In-person or virtual sessions to education and allow for self-reflection based on alcohol, marijuana, or behavior.

Assessment: Referral to Counseling Services, Health Services or other appropriate office or local agency for consultation or assessment.

Disciplinary Probation: A disciplinary status that is imposed when a student has violated College regulations. The continuation or repetition of any wrongful conduct may be cause for additional more severe disciplinary action. Disciplinary probation also results in immediate loss of privileges, including, but not limited to restriction from all residence halls besides the student’s assigned hall (if applicable), and loss of all guest privileges. Maximum term of Disciplinary Probation is one academic year (posted to one of the following dates: October 15; December 31; March 15; May 31. In general, probationary periods are posted to the closest probation end date prior to the date of being placed on probation).

Re-Engagement for EXcellence Program (REX): Students who have been placed on Disciplinary Probation may apply for the REX Program. Upon completion and approval, students will receive an expedited probationary term posted to the probation end date prior to the original end date assigned. Students will also receive the lost privileges, as outlined in their resolution letter, back ahead of the completed probationary term. Students may only complete REX once. 

Relocation of Residence: Required assignment to another residence area or room.

Deferred Suspension from Residency: In an effort to support students in their development, this is a temporary status that is given to a student who has reached the level of Suspension from Residency. Deferred Suspension from Residency is coupled with a probationary period and loss of privileges. This status is associated with the student’s willingness to complete a Student Growth Plan, which will place the Suspension from Residency on hold. If the student is found responsible for violating the Code of Conduct during the Student Growth Plan process, or fails to complete the Student Growth Plan, the student will be immediately removed from the residence halls for a specific period of time after which the student may reapply for housing. Reapplication for housing does not guarantee immediate placement. Conditions for returning to the residence halls may be specified. 

Note: Students are only permitted to complete one Student Growth Plan while enrolled at AIC.

 

SEVERE SANTIONS:

Suspension from Residency:  Separation of the student from the residence halls for a minimum term of one academic semester (posted to end of semester of the term of the suspension – i.e. December 31 or May 31), after which the student may reapply for housing. Reapplication for housing does not guarantee immediate placement. Conditions for returning to the residence halls may be specified. 

Note: A suspension term can be extended if students are found responsible for subsequent incidents during the original suspension term.

Residence Hall Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the residence halls.

Deferred College Suspension: In an effort to support students in their development, this is a temporary status that is given to a student who has reached the level of College Suspension. Deferred College Suspension is coupled with a probationary period and loss of privileges. This status is associated with the student’s willingness to complete a Student Growth Plan, which will place the College Suspension on hold. If the student is found responsible for violating the Code of Conduct during the Student Growth Plan process, or fails to complete the Student Growth Plan, the student will be immediately suspended from the College for a specific period of time after which the student may reapply to the College. 

Note: Students are only permitted to complete one Student Growth Plan while enrolled at AIC.

College Suspension: Separation of the student from the College for a minimum term of one academic year (posted to end of semester of the term of the suspension – i.e. December 31 or May 31). Students must meet all stated requirements in order to return to the College to officially resume residency and/or coursework. Reapplication for the College does not guarantee immediate admission.

Note: A suspension term can be extended if students are found responsible for subsequent incidents during the original suspension term.

College Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the College.

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The Conduct Fine Reduction Program was designed to allow students to reduce their disciplinary fines issued through the Office Residence Life & Student Conduct up to $100 per individual fine. Students may complete a minimum of 2 hours of community service to eliminate $50 in disciplinary fines or up to 4 hours of community service to eliminate up to $100 dollars in disciplinary fines.

Students are only eligible to reduce up to $100 dollars of disciplinary fines per documented incident, ie. If you owe $200 dollars in fines for a single incident, you may reduce up to $100 of those fines, however, if you owe $150 dollars for three incidents where you received $50 of disciplinary fines for each incident, you may reduce all $150 dollars of those fines.

If you do more service than your fine entails, you will not receive any additional benefits from completing this program. Finally, only disciplinary fines from the Office of Residence Life & Student Conduct are eligible for the Sanction Fine Reduction Policy. Restitution fines for damages are not eligible. You must complete the service hours within the semester of receiving the fine, or you will not be eligible for the fine reduction. 

Please return this completed form to the Office of Residence Life & Student Conduct. Someone will reach out and notify you about the reduced disciplinary fines within 5 business days.

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