2013-14 Student Handbook by e-mail within a reasonable time. Copies shall be maintained in the Office of Student Life. 21. Student conduct actions will be noted on a student’s transcript in those instances when a student has been expelled or when a student has been suspended for academic dishonesty or event related misconduct. Student Conduct Files and Records Referrals will result in the development of a student conduct file in the name of the referred student. The files are retained in the Office of the Dean of Students. Files will be retained as student conduct records for either: 1) One year from the date of the letter providing notice of final disciplinary action, or 2) When the student graduates from the College. Student conduct records of cases resulting in suspension, expulsion, or organizational dissolution may be retained for longer periods of time or permanently at the discretion of the Dean of Students. Student Groups and Organizations Student groups and organizations may be charged with violations of this Code. A student group or organization and its officers may be held collectively or individually responsible when violations of this Code by those associated with the group or organization have received the tacit or overt consent or encouragement of the group or organization or of the group’s or organization’s leaders, officers, or spokespersons. Punishment of one or several individuals for the acts of others should be avoided if the identities of the specific offenders can be readily ascertained. Association does not require formal membership, and individuals who might reasonably be regarded as regular participants in group or organization activities may be held to be associated with the group or organization. The officers or leaders or any identifiable spokespersons for a student group or organization may be directed by the Dean of Students or a designee to take appropriate action designed
to prevent or end violations of this Code by the group or organization or by any persons associated with the group or organization who can reasonably be said to be acting in the group’s or organization’s behalf. Failure to make reasonable efforts to comply with the Dean’s directive shall be considered a violation of this Code, specifically “Ignoring or Refusing a Reasonable Request of Authorized College Personnel.” Sanctions for group or organization misconduct may include revocation or denial of recognition or registration, as well as other appropriate sanctions outlined in this Code. Appeals Requests for appeals must be submitted to the Office of Student Life within three class days from the date of the original decision. Failure to appeal within the allotted time will render the original decision final and conclusive. Grounds for an appeal, as stated in the written request, shall be based upon either of the following: a. Specified procedural errors or errors in interpretation of College regulations were so substantial as to effectively deny the student a fair hearing. b. New and significant evidence became available which could not have been discovered by a properly diligent student before or during the original hearing. In the absence of extraordinary or mitigating circumstances, which shall be judged by the Student Conduct Panel, the severity of the sanction imposed by the hearing panel shall not constitute grounds for appellate review. All requests for appeals shall be reviewed by the Dean of Students, who shall notify, in writing via official college email, all parties (referring party, referred party, and victims) involved of the results of that review. If the request for an appeal is denied, the original decision becomes final. If an appeal is granted, all parties involved shall be informed, in writing via official college email, that a review of the original decision is being conducted by an appellate panel. A written statement for the appellate review must be submitted to the Student Life Office
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