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Students will be held accountable for policy violations that take place between the time an offer of admission is extended and their graduation, completion of their program, or Champlain’s confirmation of their resignation or dismissal. Students who have taken a leave of absence or have withdrawn may be held accountable for allegations of misconduct that occurred prior to or during their absence or withdrawal, and a hold may be placed on their ability to re-enroll pending a hearing and/or completion of sanctions. Students who graduate may also be held accountable for allegations of misconduct prior to commencement, and a hold may be placed on their ability to receive their diploma and official transcripts, pending a hearing and/or completion of sanctions. In the event of serious misconduct committed while still enrolled but reported after the accused student has graduated, Champlain College may pursue action under the conduct review process, and should the accused student be found responsible, may revoke the student’s degree.
Potential violations that take place on or near Champlain premises or property or occur at or in connection with a Champlain-related event may be subject to Champlain’s Student Code of Conduct. Conduct that occurs off-campus but may represent a threat to the safety of the Champlain community or its members, the pursuit of its objectives, and/or the educational environment of others, may also be subject to the Student Code of Conduct. Accordingly, alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct outlined below may be applied to off-campus conduct.
The College reserves the right to take disciplinary action against Champlain College students who are involved in any off-campus incidents of criminal activity or alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct, particularly when such incidents have implications for campus safety or affect the reputation or operation of the College.
The scope of the Student Code of Conduct extends to online and social media activity, and students may be held accountable for online activity that adversely impacts the educational environment of others or affects the reputation or operation of the College. Behavior that violates this includes, but is not limited to: online harassment, intimidation or threats, and distribution of photos or recordings of another without their consent, including other alleged violations found in the Student Code of Conduct.
Members of the Champlain community are also responsible for the actions of their guests/visitors, and therefore may be held accountable for any Student Code of Conduct violations committed by those guests/visitors.
Student organizations and Champlain College Online students are also subject to the Student Code of Conduct, and may be charged with alleged violations of Champlain policy and adjudicated accordingly.
In cases where a student is found responsible for a policy violation while participating in any Champlain program, the finding of responsibility may also be referred to the appropriate authority overseeing any additional Champlain program in which the student is or will also be enrolled for other action as deemed appropriate. This may include but is not limited to: further investigation; additional adjudication under existing policies (using only information gathered in the first disciplinary process, or using subsequently gathered information, or both, as deemed appropriate by the overseeing authority); disciplinary action; or other remedies or processes deemed appropriate by the authority overseeing the additional Champlain program.
While students are enrolled at the College, they must inform the College of any occasion on which they are charged with a criminal offense by local, state, or Federal authorities. Failure to do so may itself result in disciplinary action. Students who are charged with a criminal offense are expected to provide the Office of Community Standards with relevant documentation, including affidavits and other evidence, regardless of the status of their legal case. Failure to provide such evidence may result in a hold on the student’s account, which could prevent them from registering for classes, graduating, or obtaining official transcripts.
Alleged: Means any student accused of violating the Student Code of Conduct.
Advisor: Means a person who serves as a support person through a hearing process.Complainant: Means the person(s) who initiates a complaint by alleging that a student(s) violated the Student Code of Conduct. Champlain College can also be a Complainant.
Hearing Officer: Means a College official who is authorized to determine the appropriate resolution of an alleged violation of the Student Code of Conduct, and/or to impose sanctions or affect other remedies as appropriate. A Hearing Officer is vested with the authority to, among other duties: investigate a complaint of an alleged violation of the Student Code of Conduct, decline to pursue a complaint, refer identified parties to mediation or other appropriate resolution options, and establish alleged charges against a student(s).
Policy: Means the written regulations, standards, and community standards expectation adopted by Champlain College and found in, but not limited to the College Catalog, the Housing & Residential Life guidelines, the undergraduate catalogs, and other publicized College notices.
Student: Is any person who is registered for courses at the College. Individuals no longer enrolled for a particular semester, but maintaining a continuing relationship with the College (for example, on an approved leave of absence), are considered students.
Disciplinary Standing: The Office of Community Standards is often asked to share information regarding a student’s disciplinary standing for various campus leadership positions and opportunities. The Office of Community Standards shares whether or not a student is in “good disciplinary standing” meaning a student is not currently on Disciplinary Probation or a higher disciplinary status at the College. While the Office of Community Standards shares this information, it is the determination of the specific College office whether or not a student’s disciplinary standing factors into their hiring practices or educational opportunities. Inquiries about criteria for specific student opportunities should be directed to the corresponding College office.
In the interest of protecting Champlain College students from serious injury due to impairment caused by alcohol or drugs, students should be aware that in ALL cases where safety is at risk, the proper agencies must be contacted for assistance. These agencies include Champlain College Campus Public Safety (802-865-6465), local police or emergency services (911) or a member of the Housing and Residential Life staff (student RA or other Housing & Residential Life professional).
It is our belief that we all have a responsibility to help those in need by seeking the proper medical assistance when necessary. This policy hopes to promote all members of the Champlain College community in seeking out help for themselves or others when assistance is needed for the safety, security, and health of others.
In cases where the proper calls are made for assistance, both the impaired student and the student assisting may not be subject to formal disciplinary action for being impaired or for providing alcohol or drugs. Students involved in these incidents will participate in a meeting with the Office of Community Standards and may be referred for assessment/counseling. Families may be notified, but there will not be punitive sanctions. This resolution is available for isolated incidents and does not excuse or protect those who repeatedly violate the Champlain College’s Alcohol, Cannabis, and other Drug Policy. It is our belief that we all have a responsibility to help those in need by seeking the proper medical assistance when necessary.
As members of the Champlain College community, students and student organizations are expected to know and abide by the Student Code of Conduct. Champlain has identified the behavioral expectations and standards it has for its students. Students who fail to do so may be referred to the College’s Conduct Review process.
Students are expected to know and abide by the terms and conditions of the residence hall contracts specific to the Main Campus and 194 Saint Paul St. properties. More information regarding the specifics of these contracts can be found by contacting Housing & Residential Life at their website here. Any violation of these policies or regulations may be considered a breach of the contract and may lead to disciplinary action and/or removal from Champlain College housing.
Residential students are responsible for all events, items, and/or behaviors that occur within their room, suite, or apartment. If a residential student is uncomfortable with what is taking place in their residence (e.g., drinking, drug use, noise, too many guests, etc.), the College expects students to address policy violations with their peers, to set expectations that are mutually acceptable, and to uphold the expectations of the College. If this is not possible, the student is obligated to leave their residence, to contact a member of the Housing & Residential Life team, and/or call Campus Public Safety.
Student conduct proceedings may be instituted against a student and/or student organization who is subject to prosecution for violation of law in any judicial venue without regard to the timeline or outcome of the judicial proceedings, when the alleged conduct is also a violation of the Champlain College Student Code of Conduct.
Champlain College students are expected to know and abide by each of the following policies and prohibited behaviors, outlined in the sections below.
A. Statement of Student Rights & Responsibilities
A student who has been charged with an alleged violation of College policy is entitled to the following rights:
B. All local, state, and Federal laws and ordinances.
C. All published policies, rules, and regulations of Champlain College, whether violations occur on or off campus.
D. Other prohibited behaviors:
E. Campus Policies
F. Failure to Comply
Please see Housing & Residential Life Section for specific policies pertaining to resident students and their guests at Housing & Residential Life policies.
Read detailed information regarding the College’s Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Drug policies.
Acts of a threatening or harmful nature, including but not limited to:
As a part of Champlain College’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy, hazing is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Any intentional, adverse or retaliatory action against a participant in the College’s conduct, harassment and discrimination, and/or Sexual Misconduct processes.
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