 |
Rights and
Responsibilities
Clark State Community College is an academic community in which all persons—students, faculty, administration, and staff—share responsibility for its growth and continued welfare. As members of the college community, students can reasonably expect that the following rights will be respected by all college offices, programs, employees, and organizations.
Clark State Community College further encourages all members of the college community to endorse, support, and abide by the following statement of values, which this community has deemed fundamental to its mission and integral to its growth.
Speech/Expression/Press
Students have the right to express themselves freely on any subject provided they do so in a manner that does not violate the Code of Student Conduct. Students, in turn, have the responsibility to respect the rights of all members of the college in exercising these freedoms.
Non-Discrimination
Students have the right not to be discriminated against by any agent or organization of Clark State Community College for reasons of age, creed, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, race, religion, or sexual orientation. In their individual roles as members of student organizations, students have the responsibility not to discriminate against others.
Assembly/Protest
Students have the right to assemble in an orderly manner and engage in peaceful protest, demonstrations, and picketing which does not disrupt the functions of the college, threaten the health or safety of any person, or violate the code of student conduct.
Religion/Association
Students have the right to exercise their religious convictions and associate with religious, political, or other organizations of their choice in college facilities, provided they do so in a manner that respects the rights of other members of the community and complies with the code of student conduct. Students have the responsibility to respect the rights of other members of the college community to free exercise of their religious convictions and to free association with organizations of their choice.
Privacy/Search/Seizure
Students have the right of privacy and to be free from unreasonable searches or unlawful arrest on college property. Students have the responsibility to respect the privacy of other members of the college community.
Academic
Pursuits
Students have the right to accurate and plainly stated information relating to maintenance of acceptable academic standing, graduation requirements, and individual course objectives and requirements. Students can expect instruction from designated instructors at appointed class times and reasonable access to those instructors. Students have the responsibility to attend class and to know their appropriate academic requirements.
Quality
Environment
Students have the right to expect a reasonably safe environment supportive of the college's mission and their own educational goals. Students have the responsibility to protect and maintain that environment and to protect themselves from all hazards to the extent that reasonable behavior and precaution can avoid risk.
Governance/Participation
Students have the right to establish representative governmental bodies and to participate in college governance in accordance with the rules and regulations of the college. Students who accept representative roles in the governance of the college have the obligation to participate responsibly.
Due Process
Students have the right to due process before formal disciplinary sanctions are imposed by the college for violations of the code of student conduct. Students have the right to written notice and the opportunity for a hearing before any change in status is incurred for disciplinary reasons, unless a significant threat to persons or property exists.
Confidentiality
Students have the right to access and control access to their education records as provided in the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, also known as the Buckley Amendment. These include the rights to review and challenge the content of educational records, to control disclosure of personal and academic information to third parties, and to limit the routine disclosure of all or some information defined as "directory information" by the act.
Code of Student Conduct
Students at Clark State Community College are expected to conduct themselves in a manner supportive of the educational mission of the institution. Integrity, respect for the person and property of others, and a commitment to intellectual and personal growth in a diverse population are values deemed fundamental to membership in this college community.
Clark State Community College considers the following behavior, or attempts thereof, by a student or student organization, whether acting alone or with any other persons, to violate the code of student conduct. The student, by enrollment, assumes submission to this code of conduct.
- Physical harm or threat of physical harm or general conduct which threatens the mental health of any person or persons.
- Physical, verbal, oral, or written harassment, which is beyond the bounds of protected free speech.
- Disorderly conduct including but not limited to public intoxication, lewd, indecent or obscene behavior or intentional disruption of lawful activities of the college.
- Theft, damage to personal/college property or unauthorized entry, use or occupation of college facilities.
- Forgery, alteration, fabrication or misuse of records, grades, diplomas, college documents, identification cards.
- Illegal purchase, use, possession or being under the influence of or distribution of alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances on college property or in college vehicles.
- Compliance with directives of college officials on safety and security issues.
- Possession of firearms, explosive devices, fireworks, dangerous or illegal weapons or hazardous materials.
- Interference with or misuse of fire alarms, elevators, or other safety and security equipment or programs.
- Violation of any federal, state, or local law which has a negative impact on the well-being of college or its individual members.
- Violation of college policies, rules, or regulations that are published in the student handbook or any other official college publications or agreements.
- Academic dishonesty, including but not limited to: plagiarism and cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct, for example; misuse of academic resources or facilities; misuse of computer software, data, equipment or networks.
Definitions of Academic Dishonesty
Cheating: Academic dishonesty may take the form of cheating when one presents as one’s own work the work of another. Some examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Copying or providing another student an examination, assignment, or other work to be evaluated.
- Inappropriate collaboration on work to be evaluated.
- The use of cheat sheets, etc.
- Buying/Selling examinations, term papers, etc.
- Having another person take an exam; having another person write a paper or assignment for which the student will receive credit.
- Submitting work for which credit has already been received in another course without the expressed consent of the instructor.
Plagiarism: One particular form of academic dishonesty is plagiarism (i.e., the representation of another’s words, thoughts, or ideas as one’s own). While it is expected that a student who is engaged in writing will utilize information from sources other than personal experience, appropriate acknowledgment of such sources is required. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
- Utilizing a direct quotation without citing the source.
- Paraphrasing the ideas, interpretation, and expressions of another without giving credit.
- Using the ideas of others as their own by failing to acknowledge or document sources. Sources of information should be credited or footnoted by following an English language style guide (e.g., Modern Language Association Handbook).
Student Rights and Responsibilities Procedures
Cases involving academic dishonesty are handled within the academic division responsible for that course. Faculty and/or the Division Deans have the authority to issue a failing grade for any assignment in which academic misconduct has occurred. In serious or repetitive incidences, the faculty member may refer the issue to the appropriate administrator for further action. Such action may include issuing a failing grade in the course, or expulsion may occur.
A student that believes that his or her student rights have been violated should follow the Student Grievance Procedures (3358:5-9-03) located in the Student Handbook.
Any violators of the student rights and responsibilities policy may be ejected from Clark State-owned or controlled property and subject to criminal prosecution and/or college discipline.
Culpability is not diminished for acts in violation of this code that are committed in ignorance of the code or under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or improper use of controlled substances.
Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990
The Federal Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act information is available
in the Admissions, Financial Aid, Human Resources and Records and Registration
offices.
More information about:
|
