If the accused student is found to have violated the Academic Honor Code and receives a penalty involving suspension or dismissal, the Vice President for Academic Affairs shall review the matter. If the Vice President for Academic Affairs agrees with the penalty recommended by the Honor Council, then the student receives the penalty. The Vice President for Academic Affairs may, in his or her sole discretion, impose a lesser penalty than that imposed by the Academic Honor Council and/or change the beginning and ending dates of any suspension determined by the Academic Honor Council. There shall be no appeal from the decisions of the Academic Honor Council except as provided herein. During any period of suspension for a violation, a student may not be present on campus, may not receive credit toward graduation from Greensboro College for courses taken at any institution and may not participate in College functions or student activities. 7. Records The files of the Academic Honor Council shall be maintained at the direction of the Dean of the Faculty. All members of the Academic Honor Council who are considering a violation or an alleged violation of the Academic Honor Code shall have access to all pertinent records. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE Greensboro College views its role in the administration of student and/or student-led organization conduct as one of both ensuring due process and providing an educational opportunity for the student(s) involved. While it is intended that this approach protect the campus community by providing a system of sanctions for those individuals or organizations violating the student conduct code, the system also encourages growth and development of students by supporting the practice of responsible behavior as it relates to living and learning in a community. This approach expects self-management and respect for the rights and privileges of others by each individual student. The purpose of the student conduct code is therefore, to educate students about personal responsibility and encourage his/her development toward independence. I. Philosophy of the Student Conduct Code A. A judicial process is necessary and effective when it is applied in the learning experience of a student and/or for protection of the community in which the student lives and learns. B. When judicial action becomes necessary, the matter should be handled as expeditiously as possible. C. The education of students concerning the rules and regulations of the College, emphasizing the need to live by those rules in a community. D. Proper student conduct is promoted in residence hall meetings, administrative conferences, Student Conduct Council meetings and student contact with staff and faculty.
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