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The mission of ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Student Conduct is to provide students with clear expectations of conduct and community standards; consistent processes when expectations are not met; and interventions and programming that promotes the development of moral and social growth as well as ethical decision-making skills.  This aligns with the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp's commitment to transform and empower its diverse learners for fulfilling careers, life-long learning, and community and societal advancement.

A community exists based on shared values and principles. At ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp, all students enrolled are expected to conduct themselves as good citizens of an educational community.  Students are expected to follow the laws of the local and state jurisdiction as well as the college rules and standards.  These standards are rooted in a set of core values that include demonstrating accountability, integrity and respect for others; pursuing excellence in fulfilling responsibilities; being honest, kind and compassionate; and adhering to the principles of diversity. 

There are times when violations occur and, in these situations, students responsible for the violation will receive instruction that is fair and consistent. Due process allows all students the right to be heard and for appeal and is intended to provide clear guidance to students who violate conduct expectations, to protect the interests of the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp college community and to provide opportunities for growth and development. Sanctions are educational in nature, intended to challenge students’ moral and ethical decision-making and designed to help students develop and engage in behavior that aligns with our community expectations and standards.

ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Community College considers the whole student in our approach to student conduct and applies restorative practices in the resolution of many concerns. While student conduct procedures are conducted with fairness to all, they do not include the same protections of due process afforded by the courts, and the process is quite different from criminal and civil court proceedings. No student will be found in violation of College policy without indication that it is more likely than not that a policy violation occurred, and any response or sanction will be proportionate to the severity of the violation and to the cumulative conduct history of the student. 

We encourage all students who are found in violation of the Code of Conduct to actively engage in the restorative justice process by identifying the harm that was caused and identifying strategies to repair or remedy the harm with the Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Students or designee. It is our belief that engaging in the restorative justice process positively impacts student growth and development by providing the student the opportunity to engage in critical thinking, perspective-taking, and solution generation.  Additionally, students who participate in student conduct processes that utilize restorative practices report feeling higher levels of personal responsibility, belonging, empowerment, empathy and fairness (Karp & Sacks, 2014).  By engaging students in a process that feels equitable, fair and encourages active accountability, the student’s SPIRE (spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional well-being) is enhanced.

This page provides an overview of Student Code of Conduct practices.  For detailed information, please refer to the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Community College Student Code of Conduct manual (PDF)