Residential Life Handbook

16 mechanical rooms, or other similar spaces where access is restricted to staff only. Being these areas are considered life threatening , behavior and violations of this policy will be handled with the utmost seriousness and sanctions. Smoking Smoking is not permitted on campus property. * By North Dakota state law, Dakota College is a Tobacco Free Campus.* By definition, tobacco violations include the use or possession of any and all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, vape pens and e-cigarettes. Judicial Process A complaint is filed by a Housing staff member when it is determined that a rule or regulation has been violated. All incident report forms are forwarded to the Judicial Officer and they will determine the sanction for each student. Students will usually be notified via campus email for Judicial appointments and outcomes. Sanctions A sanction is a consequence placed upon a student for violating DCB’s rules and regulations. Sanctions taken may include, but are not limited to the following: • Verbal or written reprimand • Contacting coaches, parents, or advisors • Room or hall transfers • Residence hall or college suspension and expulsion • Residence hall or college probation • Required counseling • Work detail • Confiscation • Fines • Community service • Revocation of privileges (guests, visiting, using hall equipment, etc.) • Restitution Although sanctions will be applied fairly and consistently, specific infractions of a rule or regulation will not be circumscribed by a specific consequence. Each situation is unique; thus, the forms of disciplinary action may vary. Guidelines for Common Violations and Sanctions The Common Violations and Sanctions Handout will be provided to students upon arrival at DCB and checking in to their residence hall. Appeals In most residence hall disciplinary proceedings, the action taken by the Judicial Officer will be final. However, in clearly unique or extraordinary circumstances their action may be appealed to the Residence Hall Appeal Board. The Appeal Board will consist of a Head Resident from a residence hall other than where the infraction occurred, a Resident Assistant from a residence hall other than where the infraction occurred, and a faculty or staff member appointed by the Associate Dean for Student Services. The Associate Dean for Student Services and the Judicial Officer may be ex-officio members of the Residence Hall Appeals Board. A) A decision reached by the Housing Staff or a hearing officer may be appealed to the Residence Hall Appeals Board within five school days of the decision. The appeal must be in writing, stating the reason for the appeal, and delivered to the Director of Student Life. B) Except as required to explain the basis of new evidence, an appeal is limited to a review of the record of the initial sanction and any documents or evidence, for one or more of the following purposes: 1 To determine if the original sanction was fair and appropriate. 2 To determine if the decision reached regarding the accused student was based on substantial evidence. 3 To consider new evidence sufficient to alter a decision or other relevant facts not brought out in the original sanction. C) After reviewing the matter, the Residence Hall Appeals Board may: 1 Deny the appeal and uphold the decision, 2 Resolve the matter by discussing the case with as many individuals as they deem necessary, 3 Allow reconsideration of the original determination and/or sanction(s). D) A review of sanctions by the Residence Hall Appeals Board may not result in more severe sanctions for the accused student. E) A decision on an appeal will be made within ten school days of the receipt of the appeal.