OFF-CAMPUS CONDUCT AND THE COLLEGE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS  

When a student violates city, state or federal law by an offense committed off campus that is not associated with a college activity, the disciplinary authority of the college will not be used merely to duplicate the penalty awarded for such an act under applicable ordinances and laws.  

The College will take disciplinary action against a student for such an off-campus offense only when it is required by law to do so or when the nature of the offense is such that in the judgment of the Dean of Student Services, the continued presence of the student on campus is likely to interfere with the educational process or the orderly operation of the College; or the continued presence of the student on campus is likely to endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the College community. If the Dean of Student Services determines that disciplinary action is warranted, the Dean of Student Services shall so notify the student in accordance with established procedures. The action of the College with respect to any such off-campus conduct shall be made independently of any off-campus authority.