College Policy 4.04

Student Code of Conduct

Part 1. Student Conduct Policy

The College establishes a code of student conduct that states polices and procedures for the administration of student conduct proceedings. Students will be afforded appropriate due process in the resolution of any allegation(s) of violations of the code of student conduct. Students found responsible for violations are subject to sanctions which in more serious cases may include suspension or expulsion from the College. The College will notify students of the availability and location of the code of conduct and copy of the code will be posted at appropriate locations on campus and on the College website.

Part 2. Off-campus Conduct

The College may hold students accountable for violations of behavioral standards committed off-campus when: hazing is involved; or the violation is committed while participating in a College sanctioned or sponsored activity; or the violation adversely affects the educational research, or service functions of the College.

Part 3. Appeal

Students found to be responsible for a conduct violation will be provided an avenue of appeal within the College. In addition, in cases involving suspension for ten (10) days or longer, student will be informed of their right to a contested case hearing under Minnesota Statute 14.

Part 4. Procedures

The College will establish the procedures to implement this policy (4.04.01 Student Code of Conduct Procedures).

Date effective: 4/4/2007
Date last amended: 4/4/2007