influence an individual’s participation or use of the discipline system. d. Harassment or intimidation of an individual involved in a discipline proceeding. e. Failure to comply with a sanction imposed under the Student Code. Failure to carry a College Identification card or other violation of the college identification policy (see page 62 of this Student Guide). 111—Property Abuse Abuse of College property or private property, including but not limited to: a. Theft of, unauthorized possession of, damage to, or destruction of property of the College or to property of a member of the college community or of a visitor to the College. b. Littering of the campus. 112—Technology Abuse of computers and other technology, including but not limited to: a. Unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read, change, or transfer the contents, or for any other purpose. b. Misrepresentation of self or a student or a student organization through computer or electronic means. c. Unauthorized use of another individual’s
identification and /or password. d. Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another member of the college community. e. Use of computing facilities to view or send obscene or abusive messages. f. Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operation of the college computing system. g. Other violations of the computer usage policy (see page 55 of this Student Guide). 113—Residence Hall Policies See page 35 of this Student Guide. 114—College Policies and Regulations Violation of other published College policies, rules, or regulations including but not limited to, Weapon Policy, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sex Crimes Prevention Act, Drug Free School Policy, Public Intoxication, Endangerment, Hazing, Curfew and Guest Policies, Search and Seizure, Acceptable Use for Computing, Student Computing, Learning Resources Code of Conduct, Identification, Tobacco, Gambling, Dress Code, Automobile and Parking Regulations, Student Organization Regulations, and Emergency Procedures. 115—Federal, State and/or Local Laws
Student Conduct Procedures The President of Northwest Mississippi Community College has vested in the Vice President for Student Affairs and his designees, and the Student Disciplinary Committee, authority to determine if a student has violated a regulation of the College. After a hearing conducted according to the procedures outlined below, the proper disciplinary authority is authorized to determine if a student is responsible for the alleged violation and to determine the appropriate disciplinary sanction(s). All disciplinary hearings must be
conducted according to students’ rights of fundamental fairness as described in this Student Guide.
The Rights of Fundamental Fairness 1. The student has the right to confront and/or cross examine his or her accuser(s). 2. The student has the right to call witnesses in his or her behalf. 3. The student has the right to present evidence in his or her behalf. 29