12-13 SRC Student Handbook

6) Students have the right to fair and impartial treatment and due process in the investigation of any alleged violation.

7) Students have the right to expect fair, consistent, and appropriate discipline if they are found guilty of violating a rule or regulation.

8) Students have the right to grieve actions and policies, which they consider unfair and inconsistent.

9) Students have the right to freely engage in inquiry and discussion, the cornerstone of education at Spoon River College. Therefore, in accordance with the guarantees of federal and state constitutions, students have the right to speak, write, and discuss freely all ideas relevant to their educational development.

4. Definitions  Expulsion: Permanent denial of the privilege of enrollment at the College.  Hazing: An act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a person, subjects a person to public humiliation or ridicule, or which destroys or removes public or private property for purposes of membership in a student group, organization, or athletic team.  Preponderance of Evidence: Is based upon a persuasive standard of responsibility that the Student Code of Conduct was violated. Conduct violation rulings will be based on the greater weight of the evidence or preponderance of evidence collected by the college and presented at an informal or formal conduct meeting. This 29 | P a g e