Disciplinary Suspension or Expulsion

A student may be suspended from the college (leave the college for a specified time) if the student's conduct is judged to be detrimental to the general welfare of the college (as defined on Board Policy 5.36), or interferes with the orderly and proper operation of the college. Prior to suspension a student shall be given oral or written notice of the cause(s) for suspension and shall be offered the opportunity to discuss the situation with the appropriate college officer.

The president or vice presidents may suspend a student and recommend to the Board expulsion (permanent banishment from the college) if, in their judgment, the student's conduct is detrimental to the general welfare of the college and its students or employees, or interferes with the orderly and proper operation of the college. The student will be given written notice of the cause(s) for the suspension and recommended expulsion, and will be given the opportunity to appeal such action at the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. The suspension will remain in effect until the Board of Trustees takes action regarding the recommendation for expulsion. (Board Policy 5.37)