Administrative Regulation Title:  Prohibited Conduct

Regulation Number:  5.12.3

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The following constitutes conduct prohibited by the College for which a student or student groups are subject to disciplinary action:

 

  1. Academic Dishonesty
    • Actions constituting violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, the following:
      1. Cheating. Includes but is not limited to use of any unauthorized assistance for academic work and use of resources beyond those authorized by the faculty member(s) in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments.  Also included is the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the College faculty or staff.
      2. Collusion. Includes but is not limited to assisting another to commit an act of academic dishonesty such as paying or coercing someone to acquire unauthorized academic material, taking a test or doing an assignment for someone else, unauthorized group work, use of unauthorized electronic devices, or allowing someone to do these things for one’s own benefit.
      3. Fabrication. Includes but is not limited to falsifying data, information, or citations in completing an academic assignment or other institutional document. This also consists of providing false or deceptive information to an instructor concerning the completion of an assignment.
      4. Plagiarism. Includes but is not limited to use of someone else’s language, ideas, or other original material that is not common knowledge without attribution to the source.  This definition applies to all student work, not limited to print materials, online materials, manuscripts, oral discussion, and the work of other students.  Examples include submitting someone else’s language, ideas, or materials as one’s own; inadequate paraphrasing and/or direct copying of material without academic citations, and self-plagiarism, which includes the unauthorized submission for credit of academic work that was previously submitted for credit in another course.
  2. Alcohol and Drug Violations
    1. Alcohol. The possession, consumption, distribution, sale, or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited on College premises and during College related or sponsored events and activities, except as permitted by law and applicable College policies.
    2. Drugs. The possession, consumption, distribution, sale, or being under the influence of any illegal drugs is prohibited at all times.  This includes unauthorized use of prescription drugs. The possession, consumption, distribution, sale, or being under the influence of marijuana, cannabis, or any of its derivatives is prohibited on College premises and during College-related or sponsored events and activities.
  3. Assault, Endangerment, and Intimidation
    1. Assault.  Unwelcome physical contact that obstructs or disrupts a person from engaging in individual activities; puts a person in reasonable fear for personal safety; or causes or creates a substantial risk of personal injury or property damage.
    2. Endangerment and Intimidation. Non-physical contact includes but is not limited to bullying, intimidating, or threatening behavior that obstructs a person from engaging in individual activities; puts a person in reasonable fear for personal safety; causes or creates a substantial risk of personal injury or property damage; or causes or intended to cause emotional or physical distress.  Non-physical contact includes all forms of direct or indirect contact with another person such as, but not limited to written, electronic, or telephonic communication of any form.
  4. Disruptive Behavior
    1. Disruption. Actions that cause the obstruction or disruption of teaching, learning, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, and all other College-related or sponsored activities. This includes the College’s public service functions and all other authorized activities on College­ owned property and community facilities utilized by the college.
    2. Obstruction. The obstruction or disruption interfering with the freedom of movement, including obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular movement on College property or at a College activity.
    3. Infringement. Leading or participating in any activity that unreasonably infringes on the rights of another member of the College community whether intentional or not.
    4. Interference.   Interfering with someone else’s participation in a College activity, event, or process.
  5. Failure to Comply
    1. Refusing to comply with reasonable directions of College officials, acting in the scope of their duties as they pertain to this Code. In some cases, “officials” may be students employed/ designated to act on behalf of the College and this Code.
    2. Noncompliance with any disciplinary sanction imposed under this Code.
  6. Falsification of Information
    • Includes, but is not limited to:
      1. Knowingly furnishing false information, or failing to furnish correct information, in response to request or requirement of a College Official.
      2. Forging, altering, or misusing EWC documents, records, or identification cards, including electronic documents and records.
      3. Unauthorized use of another individual’s identification or password, or sharing one’s personal identification or password with an unauthorized user.
      4. Knowingly reporting a false emergency.
      5. Knowingly making a false accusation of misconduct.
  7. Fire and Life Safety
    • Includes, but is not limited to:
      1. Tampering with fire safety equipment, generating a false alarm, or engaging in behavior that constitutes a fire or safety hazard.
      2. Failure to evacuate a College building after an alarm has sounded.
      3. Failure to follow the fire and/or life safety-related directives of a person authorized to give such directives.
  8. Harassment
    1. Unwelcome verbal, nonverbal, visual, or physical conduct that is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it interferes with or limits the ability of a student, faculty, or staff member to participate in, or benefit from, the College’s educational and/or employment opportunities, programs, or activities. A single incident may also constitute harassment.
    2. At the College’s sole discretion, harassment may be addressed through the College’s Nondiscrimination and Non-harassment Policy instead of or in addition to this Code.  At the College’s sole discretion, harassment on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression may be addressed through the College’s Sexual Misconduct Policy instead of or in addition to this Code.
  9. Hazing
    • An act which endangers or jeopardizes the mental or physical health or safety of a student or other College community member, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for inclusion and/or continued membership in a group or organization.               This includes, but is not limited to, all violations of applicable hazing laws. The expressed or implied consent of the person subject to the hazing does not relieve an individual or group from responsibility for violating the Code.
  10. Property Theft and/or Damage
    • Attempted or actual theft of, unauthorized use or possession of, and/or damage to property of the College or of a member of the College community.
  11. Recording
    1. Using, obtaining, attempting to obtain, record or photograph an individual without their consent is prohibited.
    2. Recordings and/or photographs of lectures and presentations may not be used for any reason other than personal educational purposes and may not be shared publicly without the instructor’s permission.
  12. Retaliation
    • Retaliating, or attempting to retaliate, against any individual for exercising one’s rights or reporting information is prohibited. Retaliation towards individuals involved in the process of responding to, investigating, or addressing allegations or violations of federal, state, or local law; College policy, including, but not limited to, the provisions of this Code is also prohibited.
  13. Sexual Misconduct
    1. Relevant definitions and the procedures for addressing possible sexual misconduct are included in the College’s Sexual Misconduct Guidebook.
    2. At its sole discretion, the College may address possible sexual misconduct through this Code and/or its Sexual Misconduct Guidebook.
  14. Stalking
    • Stalking is repeatedly contacting another person when the contacting person knows or should reasonably know that the contact is unwanted. “Contacting” includes, but is not limited to, coming into the visual or physical presence of the other person; following another person; or sending written, electronic, or telephonic communication of any form to the other person, directly or through a third party.  Stalking on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression is addressed in the College’s Gender-based and Sexual Misconduct Policy, and at the College’s sole discretion may be addressed through this Code and/or its Sexual Misconduct Policy.
  15. Unauthorized Access and Unauthorized Individuals
    1. Unauthorized possession, duplication, or other use of a key, keycard, or other restricted means of access to College premises. This includes but is not limited to unauthorized entry onto or into College property.
    2. Faculty may provide permission or may restrict persons who are not registered for the course from attending class sessions. Exceptions will be approved by the Vice President of Student and Academic Services in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Amendments Act. Additional exceptions may be made at the discretion of
    3. The College reserves the right to remove unauthorized individuals from the campus at any time by college administration if deemed to interfere or disrupt with the educational environment or poses a potential safety threat to others.
  16. Violation of College Policy
    • Violation of any College policy, rule, or regulation that is posted by College Officials or available electronically on the College website.
  17. Violation of Law or Regulation
    • Engaging in conduct that is contrary to any federal, state, or local law when such violation poses a risk to, or interferes with the College, its employees and students and their participation in College processes, programs, activities, or events.
  18. Weapons and Dangerous Materials
    • Possession of firearms, explosives, other weapons, or dangerous chemicals on College Premises is prohibited.  The use of any item in a manner that harms, threatens, or causes disruption to the educational environment is prohibited. Exceptions to this policy are permitted when the weapon and/or dangerous materials are used in conjunction with an approved College instructional program, is carried by a duly constituted law enforcement officer, or is otherwise permitted by law.

 

 

Original Adoption Date: 6/29/20

Date(s) Amended: 6/1/21, 9/10/24(RN)

Date(s) reviewed, no change: