The mission of Student Affairs and Conduct is to provide students with clear expectations
of conduct; 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.
A community exists on the basis of shared values and principles. At SCC, all students
enrolled are expected to conduct themselves as good citizens of an educational community.
Students are expected to obey the laws of the local and state jurisdiction and the
college rules and regulations. These standards are embodied within 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.
Students of SCC are diligent and consistently adhere to a high level of conduct, and
each member of the SCC community bears responsibility for their conduct and to assume
reasonable responsibility for the behavior of others. 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.
The student conduct process at SCC is intended to provide clear guidance to students
who violate conduct expectations, to protect the interests of the SCC college community
and to provide opportunities for growth and development. Sanctions are intended to
challenge students' moral and ethical decision-making and to help them bring their
behavior into accord with our community expectations. When a student is unable to
conform their behavior to community expectations, the student conduct process may
determine that the student should no longer share in the privilege of participating
in this community.
The student conduct process is quite different from criminal and civil court proceedings.
Student conduct procedures are conducted with fairness to all, but do not include
the same protections of due process afforded by the courts. 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 sanctions will be proportionate
to the severity of the violation and to the cumulative conduct history of the student.
This page provides an overview of Student Code of Conduct practices. For detailed
information, please refer to the Southeast Community College Student Code of Conduct manual (PDF)