Philosophy of Student Discipline The Dean of Students is responsible for student discipline. The Dean is aided by the Student Life Committee, which serves as a board of appeals in cases of suspension, dismissal and/or designated cases of campus violations. Final authority in cases that are properly appealed rests with the Student Life Committee. As a result Rochester College has a set of expectations and guidelines detailed in the Student Handbook that are furnished to articulate these high standards and personal values. Additionally, when a violation of these standards occur discipline is viewed and utilized as an opportunity to put some structures in place to help the student or group develop better understanding of consequences and responsibility. The college attempts to be consistent, unbiased, and sensitive in its disciplinary matters. The Dean may exercise professional discretion to tailor any disciplinary measures to unique circumstances. Rochester College believes in redemption and providing a student with discipline such as: time off to consider the seriousness of decisions, mentorship, specified counseling and accountability, fines, restitution, and research assignments or work detail to help in the student’s personal development.
Reporting Misconduct All Rochester College community members are expected to take personal responsibility not only for themselves and their personal actions but also to keep the best interest of others in mind. It is also important to help those around us be accountable. This will at times be difficult but reporting misconduct or violations is important.
The honesty and maturity shown by those who voluntarily come forward and report their own misconduct will be taken into consideration unless the violation and consequences are beyond the scope of the college’s jurisdiction. Students reporting violations of campus regulations should contact the appropriate on campus authorities such as campus security or Student Development personnel. In cases of emergency where injury or harm occur, or is about to occur the student should contact the local sheriff’s department by dialing 911. As with any incident such as theft or harm to their person, it is up to the individual involved in the incident to contact the police and file a report – the college cannot file a report for the student. An incident report should be completed in cases of state or federal law violation or situations involving accidental or purposeful physical harm. Incident Reports are available in Student Development, on my.rc.edu or from Security and should be completed as soon as possible, preferably within 48 hours of the incident and delivered to Student Development personnel or Security. Persons involved or witnessing an incident or those who have personal knowledge of the incident should be the individuals who complete an Incident Report. Secondhand knowledge or hearsay without verification is not acceptable within an Incident Report. Names, times, and specific violations should be noted with accuracy. Student Development keeps records for follow-up, for reference in any future violations as well as assistance to the authorities or insurance claims if needed.
Student Organization Disciplinary Process Student Organizations violating Rochester College regulations will be processed similar to individual
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