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Part 9 - Sanctions for all Conduct Cases

9.1     The primary goal of the College Student Conduct System is education. In addition to educational sanctions, the college may issue sanctions that affect a student or student organization’s status at the college. All sanctions are official actions of the College. Failure to comply with sanctions or with specific conditions related to the safety and security of any persons or property while a case is pending, may result in immediate, suspension or expulsion from the College without benefit of further process.

 

9.2     The following sanctions, or any combination thereof, may be applied to any individual student,   group of students, or student organization, for violations of the Code of Student Conduct and related College policies.

1. EDUCATIONAL SANCTION

   The primary goal of the College Student Conduct System is education. Conduct Officers may design sanctions that are specific to an individual case when it is determined that educational value may result and the interests of the College community are maintained. Examples of educational sanctions include, but are not limited to: community service, Community Involvement Assignment, Decision Making Assignment, workshop, monetary restitution, and research and writing assignments.

2. RESTITUTION

   Reimbursement by the student to the College or to a member, group or organization of the College community to cover the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or misappropriated property. This is generally an automatic conduct order in cases of unrecoverable property.

3. WRITTEN WARNING

   An official warning that is recorded in a student’s conduct record notifying the student or student organization violated the College’s Code of Conduct. Any further violations will lead to a more serious sanction.

4. MANDATORY COUNSELING

   In some instances students may be mandated to the Student Health and Counseling for evaluation. Students mandated to counseling will be given a deadline by which they must have made an appointment to be seen. If, based on the original evaluation, the Counseling and Wellness Center or other professional provider recommends a course of treatment, the student is required to continue treatment until the Counseling and Wellness Center or other professional recommends cessation. Failure to follow through with mandated counseling could result in removal from the residence halls and/or dismissal from the College.

5. RESTRICTIONS FROM ACTIVITIES/LOSS OF PRIVILEGES

   Students may be restricted from active status or participation in any and all organized College activities other than required academic endeavors for a designated period of time not to exceed two full semesters/32 weeks of enrollment. Visitation and guest privileges in the residence halls or elsewhere on campus may be revoked. The right to maintain a vehicle on campus may be revoked. These restrictions, if imposed, will be effective immediately upon rendering a decision and will remain in effect for a designated period of time.

6. RESIDENTIAL HALL RELOCATION

   A residential relocation involves the reassignment of a student’s living unit within College housing and usually prohibits the student from returning to the residential area associated with the former living assignment. 

7. FINES

   For some offenses, a fine may be levied as an appropriate punishment for the particular violation. Conduct Fines will be added to the student’s account. Failure to make payment will result in a hold being placed on the student’s registration for classes and for room lottery.

8. DISCIPLINARY PROBATION

   This action constitutes a change in status between good standing and suspension or expulsion from the College. The student or student organization is permitted to remain enrolled at or retain recognition by the College under stated conditions, depending upon the nature of the violation and upon the potential learning value that may derive from specific restrictive measures. Further violations may result in immediate suspension, or expulsion from the College. The length of this status is typically for 16 weeks.

9. DEFERRED SUSPENSION

   Deferred suspension is a period of review during which you must separate from the College for a period of review during which the student must demonstrate an ability to comply with college rules, regulations, and all other stipulated requirements. If, during the period of the deferred suspension, the student is again found responsible for violating any college rule or regulation or an order from a College official, the student will be immediately suspended from the College.

10. DEFERRED RESIDENCE HALL SUSPENSION

    Deferred Residence Hall suspension is a period of review during which you must demonstrate an ability to comply with college rules, regulations, and all other stipulated requirements. If, during the period of the deferred suspension, the student is again found responsible for violating any college rule or regulation or an order from a College official, you are at risk of being immediately suspended from the Residence Halls and you will no longer have the privilege of living on campus in the Residence Halls. 

11. RESIDENTIAL HALL SUSPENSION

    These statues indicate that a student is not eligible to live in or visit some or all of the College’s residence halls. A residential hall suspension involves the student’s removal from housing altogether. These statuses may extend for a specific period of time, until the completion of specific conditions, or permanently. These statuses may be limited to a specific facility or applied to all facilities.

12. SUSPENSION

    Separation from the College for a designated time period. Typically the suspension period is 2 semesters.

    A suspended student will be ineligible to graduate until the term of suspension has been served.

    The following stipulations and conditions affecting the student's suspension from the College may be specified:

    1. A decision will be made as to the effective dates of suspension. The suspension will be effective immediately and the student must leave campus within 24 hours.
    2. The Director of Residents Life, the Dean of Students, SOE Associate Dean, Dean of MSB and/or the Vice President for Student Affairs will recommend the earliest academic term for which the student may apply for readmission, providing all conditions for readmission have been met.
    3. Students on disciplinary suspension are prohibited from visiting the campus. The student may not do so unless the Director of Residents Life, the Dean of Students, SOE Associate Dean, Dean of MSB and/or the Vice President for Student Affairs has granted prior permission. Permission may be granted only if the student needs to attend to official business at the College. Unauthorized visitation may subject the student to possible arrest for trespassing.
    4. A decision will be made if the student is eligible to earn transfer credit during the term of disciplinary suspension. Director of Residents Life, the Dean of Students, SOE Associate Dean, Dean of MSB and/or the Vice President for Student Affairs. If the student is authorized to earn credit during the term of disciplinary suspension or after the recommended term of disciplinary suspension has elapsed, permission must be obtained from the appropriate School Dean prior to enrolling in courses (If courses are to be counted for major or minor credit, they also must be pre-approved by the department chair).
    5. A decision will be made if other restrictions are to imposed and effective while the case, is under appeal and/or during the term of suspension; (For example, the student may be prohibited from active participation in College activities, from having contact with designated individuals, from having access to specific College facilities, etc.)
    6. A decision will be made regarding the term of disciplinary suspension and if that suspension may be served concurrently with a term of academic suspension in the event that the student is also suspended for academic reasons.
    7. A decision will be made regarding the behavioral and disciplinary terms that affect the student’s eligibility for readmission.
    8. A decision will be made regarding the behavioral and disciplinary terms that are to be in effect if the student is readmitted.
13. EXPULSION/DISMISSAL

    The Director of Residents Life and Conference Services, the Dean of Students, SOE Associate Dean, Dean of MSB and/or the Vice President for Student Affairs may decide that a student’s enrollment be canceled and the student be permanently separated from the College. A student who is dismissed will be ineligible to return or graduate from Manhattanville College.

    The following stipulations and conditions affecting the student's dismissal from the College may be specified:

    1. The effective date of the dismissal.
    2. Students who are expelled are permanently Prohibited from Manhattanville College Property
    3. Students who are suspended are not permitted on campus during their suspension period.
    4. If the student is to be prohibited from being on the Manhattanville College campus while the case is under appeal and/or if the dismissal is upheld. If prohibited from visiting the campus, the student may not do so unless the relevant Conduct Officer has granted prior permission. Permission will generally be granted only if a student needs to attend to official business at the College. Unauthorized visitation will subject the student to being arrested for trespassing.
    5. Other restrictions that are to be effective while the case is under consideration and/or following the student's dismissal from the College.

        

14. REMOVAL FROM STUDENT OR SUPERVISED TEACHING OR DENIAL OF PERMISSION FOR STUDENT/SUPERVISED TEACHING
    1. Students who are conducting student or supervised teaching may be removed from that specific placement or removed totally from student teaching. The director of Field Placement or the Associate Dean may take this step. This step may be taken immediately if health and safety of children is deemed to be threatened in any form to any degree. Removal from student teaching will be immediate, an “F” will be entered on the student’s transcript, and the student will not be able to complete the semester and earn credits. Those Education students who have not yet undertaken student or supervised teaching may be denied permission to do so.
    2. Candidates for teacher or leader certification may be denied a recommendation by the college.

        

15. NOTIFCATIONS
    1. Victim Information

       Community members who are victims of a reported crime against their person or property may be entitled to information, upon written request, about college disciplinary proceedings related to that crime pursuant to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, section 493. Students who are alleged victims of a sexual offense or one of the following crimes of violence, as defined by the U.S. Department of Education, may be entitled to information:

       •   arson

       •   assault offenses

       •   burglary

       •   criminal homicide

       •   destruction, damage and vandalism of property

       •   kidnapping/abduction

       •   robbery

        Students who have requests or questions should contact the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@mville.edu All information provided by the Dean of Students will be given verbally and directly to the victim. Information will not be provided to another person, even at the victim’s direction or request.

    2. Parental Notification

For undergraduates, the Conduct Officer may notify parents or guardians via letter, phone call, or email depending on the severity of the violation. If suspension or dismissal is the given sanction, parents or guardians will be notified prior to the Appeals Process.

Under certain circumstances, an Office of Residence Life & Conference Services staff member will notify a student's Emergency Contact in the event a student is transported to the hospital.

 

9.3     Exceptions may be granted only if a serious incident occurs within three weeks of the final semester of any graduating senior. Under such circumstances, the dean of students or designee may or may not allow a student to complete his/her course work for credit if such arrangement can be practicably accomplished without the student returning to campus and if such an accommodation is merited in their view based on circumstances on a case-by-case basis. An expelled student may not participate in graduation exercises or return to campus for additional course work and, except for the possibility of a senior in his/her last three weeks of school, an expelled student will not receive a Manhattanville diploma.

 

9.4 SANCTIONING GUIDELINES

 

CATEGORY	FIRST VIOLATION	SECOND VIOLATION	THIRD VIOLATION
Alcohol – Consumption/Possession	Warning Educational Project Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: RD	AlcoholEdu for Sanctions Disciplinary Probation Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: RD	Mandatory Counseling Deferred Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Alcohol – Drinking Games	Warning Educational Project Parental Notification       Hearing Officer: RD	AlcoholEdu for Sanctions Disciplinary Probation Parental Notification       Hearing Officer: RD	Mandatory Counseling Deferred Residence Hall Suspension Deferred Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Alcohol – Hospitalization	Educational Management Mandatory Counseling       Hearing Officer: RD	Educational Project Mandatory Counseling Disciplinary Probation Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: RD	Mandatory Counseling Deferred Suspension Parental Notification     Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Alcohol – Public Intoxication	Warning Educational Project Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: RD	AlcoholEdu for Sanctions Disciplinary Probation Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: RD	Mandatory Counseling Deferred Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Alcohol – Underage Distribution	Deferred Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DRL	Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DOS
Amnesty Policy	Educational Management AlcoholEdu for Sanctions   Hearing Officer: RD	Educational Management     Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL	Educational Management     Hearing Officer: DRL/DOS
Prohibited Items	Warning Removal of Item       Hearing Officer: RD	Disciplinary Probation Removal of Item Fine Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Removal of Item Fine Deferred Residence Hall Suspension   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Climbing on Structure	Warning Educational Project     Hearing Officer: RD	Disciplinary Probation       Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Residence Hall Suspension Deferred Suspension   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Decoration	Warning Removal of Item         Hearing Officer: RD	Disciplinary Probation Educational Project Removal of Item Fine     Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Residence Hall-Suspension Educational Project Removal of Item Fine   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Dishonesty	Disciplinary Probation Educational Project     Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Suspension Education Project Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL	Suspension       Hearing Officer: DOS
Disorderly Conduct/Disruptive Behavior	Educational Project Disciplinary Probation   Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Suspension Education Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Door Propping	Warning Educational Project             Hearing Officer: RD	Fine Disciplinary Probation Educational Project           Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Residence Hall Suspension Deferred Suspension Deferred Residence Hall Suspension Fine Educational Project   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Electronic Policy Use	Disciplinary Probation Educational Project   Hearing Officer: ADRL	Deferred Suspension Educational Project   Hearing Officer: DRL	Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DOS
Failure to Comply	Warning Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Disciplinary Probation Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Suspension Educational Project   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Failure to Evacuate	Disciplinary Probation Fine Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Suspension Fine Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Suspension Parental Notification     Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Failure to Report	Warning Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Disciplinary Probation Educational Project   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL	Deferred Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DRL
False & Malicious Charges	Educational Project Apology Letter Disciplinary Probation   Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Suspension Residence Hall Suspension Parental Notifications   Hearing Officer: DRL	Suspension Parental Notification     Hearing Officer: DOS
Fire	Parental Notifications Deferred Suspension/Suspension (depending on severity of the incident) Restitution for damages/fines   Hearing Officer: DRL/DOS
False Fire Alarm Activation	Disciplinary Probation Education Project Fine Hearing Officer: ADRL	Fine Deferred Suspension Hearing Officer: DRL	Parental Notifications Deferred Suspension/Suspension Hearing Officer: DOS
Gambling	Educational Project Disciplinary Probation   Hearing Officer: RD	Educational Project Deferred Suspension   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL	Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DOS
Guest/Visitor	Warning Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Disciplinary Probation Guest Privileges Revoked   Hearing Officer: RD	Residence Hall Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DRL
Harassment	Deferred Suspension Educational Project   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL	Suspension     Hearing Officer: DOS
Hate Crime	Educational Project Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DOS	Expulsion Parental Notification     Hearing Officer: DOS
Hazing	Mandatory Counseling Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DOS	Mandatory Counseling Expulsion Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DOS
Housing Policy Violation	Warning Educational Project         Hearing Officer: RD	Educational Project Fine Disciplinary Probation       Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Suspension Deferred Residence Hall-Suspension Parental Notification Educational Project   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
ID Card	Warning Educational Project Hearing Officer: RD	Disciplinary Probation Educational Project Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Suspension Educational Project Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Illegal Drugs – Distribution	Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DRL/DOS	Expulsion Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DOS
Illegal Drugs – Drug Paraphernalia	Disciplinary Probation Educational Project Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: RD	Mandatory Counseling or Substance Abuse Assessment Deferred Suspension Parental Notification Educational Project   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL	Mandatory Counseling Parental Notification Suspension     Hearing Officer: DOS
Illegal Drugs - Possession	Disciplinary Probation Educational Project Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: RD	Mandatory Counseling or Substance Abuse Assessment Deferred Suspension Parental Notification     Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL	Mandatory Counseling Residence Hall Suspension Parental Notification Suspension   Hearing Officer: DOS
Noise	Warning Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Disciplinary Probation Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Suspension Educational Project   Hearing Officer: ADRL
Pets	Warning Educational Project Removal of Animal Fine   Hearing Officer: RD	Removal of Animal Fine Disciplinary Probation Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Fine Deferred Residence Hall-Suspension Educational Project Removal of Animal Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Physical Assault	Mandatory Counseling No Contact Contract Deferred Suspension Deferred Residence Hall Suspsension Parental Notification Educational Project Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL/DOS
Reckless Endangerment	Disciplinary Probation Educational Project Mandatory Counseling   Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Suspension Mandatory Counseling     Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Room Capacity	Warning Educational Project     Hearing Officer: RD	Disciplinary Probation       Hearing Officer: RD	Educational Project Deferred Suspension     Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Sexual Assault	Hearing Officer: Title IX	Hearing Officer: Title IX
Sexual Harassment	Hearing Officer: Title IX	Hearing Officer: Title IX
Sexual Misconduct	Hearing Officer: Title IX	Hearing Officer: Title IX
Smoking – In the Residence Halls	Warning Educational Project Fine     Hearing Officer: RD	Fine Disciplinary Probation Educational Project     Hearing Officer: RD	Fine Deferred Residence Hall-Suspension Educational Project   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL
Smoking – Outside	Warning Educational Project Hearing Officer: RD	Fine Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Fine Disciplinary Probation   Hearing Officer: RD
Theft	Disciplinary Probation Restitution for stolen item(s) Apology Letter   Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL	Deferred Suspension Parental Notification Fine   Hearing Officer: DRL/ DOS	Suspension Parental Notification     Hearing Officer: DOS
Unauthorized Entry	Disciplinary Probation Educational Project   Hearing Officer: RD	Deferred Suspension Educational Project Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: RD	Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DRL
Vandalism	Educational Project Restitution + Fine Deferred Residence Hall-Suspension Deferred Suspension   Hearing Officer: RD	Residence Hall Suspension Parental Notification Restitution + Fine       Hearing Officer: ADRL/DRL	Suspension Parental Notification Restitution + Fine       Hearing Officer: DRL/DOS
Violations of Criminal Law	Educational Meeting, depending on incident   Hearing Officer: DOS
Weapons	Suspension Parental Notification   Hearing Officer: DOS

The purpose and structure of the conduct system is rooted in the personal development of the student. The policies set forth by the college are standards we expect all students to uphold. When a student violates a policy the goal of the conduct process is to 1) hold the student accountable for their actions and 2) help educate the student so further incident do not occur. Multiple policy violations may increase the sanction given. Furthermore, the Director of Residents Life, the Dean of Students, SOE Associate Dean, Dean of MSB and/or the Vice President for Student Affairs may increase the standard sanction if deemed necessary.