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.
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 and 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.
Southeast Community College considers the whole student in our approach to student
conduct and applies restorative practices in our resolution of concerns. While student
conduct procedures are conducted with fairness to all, they 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 sanction will be proportionate to the severity
of the violation and to the cumulative conduct history of the student.
We encourage all students who are found in violation of the Code of Conduct to actively
engage in the restorative justice process by identifying the harm that was caused
and identifying strategies to repair or remedy the harm with the Dean of Students,
Associate Dean of Students or designee. It is our belief that engaging in the restorative
justice process positively impacts student growth and development by providing the
student the opportunity to engage in critical thinking, perspective-taking, and solution
generation.
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.
Mission