Standards of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Action

The Standards of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Action for violation of rules were established by the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District on September 2, 1969. A student enrolling in one of the Los Angeles Community Colleges may rightfully expect that the faculty and administrators will maintain an environment in which there is freedom to learn. This requires that there be appropriate conditions and opportunities in the classroom and on the campus. As members of the college community, students should be encouraged to develop the capacity for critical judgment, to engage in a sustained and independent search for truth, and to exercise their rights to free inquiry and speech in a responsible, non-violent manner. Students shall respect and obey civil and criminal law and they shall be subject to legal penalties for violation of laws of the city, county, state, and nation. Student conduct in all of the Los Angeles Community Colleges must conform to District and college rules and regulations.

Violations of such rules are subject to the following types of disciplinary actions, which are to be administered by appropriate college authorities against students who stand in violation. Each of the Los Angeles Community Colleges shall establish due process of law for administration of the penalties enumerated here. Penalties are listed in degree of severity but not as chronological administration. College authorities will determine which type of penalty is appropriate.

1. WARNING – Notice to the student that continuation or repetition of specified conduct may be cause for other disciplinary action.

2. REPRIMAND – Written reprimand for violation of specifi ed rules. A reprimand serves to place on record that a student’s conduct in a specifi c instance does not meet the standards expected at the college. A person receiving a reprimand is

notifi ed that this is a warning that continued conduct of the type described in the reprimand may result in formal action against the student.

3. DISCIPLINARY PROBATION – Exclusion from participation in privileges or extra-curricular college activities set forth in the notice of disciplinary probation for a specifi ed period of time. The imposition of disciplinary probation involves notification in writing of the reason for disciplinary probation to the student(s) or president of the student organization involved.

4. RESTITUTION – Reimbursement for damage or for misappropriation of property. Reimbursement may take the form of appropriate service to repair or otherwise compensate for damage.

5. SUMMARY SUSPENSION – A Summary Suspension is for purposes of investigation. It is a means of relieving the tension of the student body or individual class due to a serious infraction of student behavior standards, removing a threat to the well-

being of the students, or removing for the good order of the college a student or students whose presence would prevent the continued normal conduct of the academic community. Summary Suspension is limited to that period of time neces-

sary to insure that the purposes of the Summary Suspension are accomplished, and in any case, no more than a maximum of 10 school days. Summary Suspension is a type of suspension other than that ordinarily invoked by the instructor in the classroom. The College President, appropriate administrator, or other staff member designated by the President may summarily suspend a student when he deems it necessary for the

safety and welfare of the college.

6. DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION – Disciplinary Suspension follows a hearing based on due process of law. It shall be invoked by the College President, appropriate administrator, or other staff member designated by the President, upon students for misconduct when other corrective measures have failed or when the seriousness of the situation warrants such action.

7. EXPULSION – An expulsion is a long-term or permanent denial of all campus privileges including class attendance. The President of the college and/or the Board of Trustees may expel a student who has been convicted of a crime arising

out of a campus disturbance or, after a hearing by a campus body, has been found to have willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the campus. The President shall submit periodic reports on all expulsion cases to the Superintendent and the

Board of Trustees. Violations of the Standards of Student Conduct are as

follows:

9803.10 Willful Disobedience: Willful disobedience to directions of college offi cials acting in the performance of their duties.

9803.11 Violation of College Rules and Regulations: Violation of college rules and regulations, including those concerning student organizations, the use of college facilities, or the time, place, and manner of public expression or distribution of materials.

9803.12 Dishonesty: Dishonesty, such as cheating, or knowingly furnishing false information to colleges.

9803.13 Unauthorized Entry: Unauthorized entry to or use of the college facilities.

9803.14 College Documents: Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, records, or identification.

9803.15 Disruption of Classes or College Activities: Obstruction or disruption of classes, administration, disciplinary procedures, or authorized college activities.

9803.16 Theft of or Damage to Property: Theft of or damage to property belonging to the college, a member of the college community or a campus visitor.

9803.17 Interference with Peace of College: The malicious or willful disturbance of the peace or quiet of any of the Los Angeles Community Colleges by loud or unusual noise, or any threat, challenge to fight, fight, or violation of any rules of conduct as set forth in this Article.

9803.18 Assault or Battery: Assault or battery, abuse, or any threat of force or violence directed toward any member of the college community or campus visitor engaged in authorized activities.

9803.19 Alcohol and Drugs: Any possession of controlled substances which would constitute a violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350 or Business and Professions Code section 4230; any use of controlled substances the possession

of which are prohibited by same, or any possession or use of classes, rooms, and instructors.