Code of Conduct
North Country Community College (NCCC) has a commitment to the well-being of all members
of the College community – students, faculty, staff and the family at large. To the
students, that philosophy is defined in the College’s mission statement – to serve
the students at NCCC with “quality educational opportunities.” The College expects
that all members of the College community will be aware of this commitment and that
each member will not hinder the rights of others to pursue the objectives of the College’s
philosophy within the rules set forth in the College policy.
Responsibility is the key. Individual responsibility for one’s own actions and responsibility
towards others of the College community insures that they also gain the full benefits
offered by NCCC. Members of the College community have the right of expression and
advocacy within the law. All members of the College accept both the rights and responsibilities
when they enter the College as students or employees. By accepting the privilege
of being a member of the College community, one must be willing to live within the
basic framework set forth in the Code of Conduct.
This policy governs all faculty, staff (full time, part time, and adjunct) and students
(full time and part time). Failure to comply with the policy may result in discipline
up to and including termination.
The NCCC Code of Conduct provides realistic guidelines for individuals to follow regarding their academic, social, and personal conduct. The Code reflects that which is appropriate, reasonable and considerate action for members of the College community. The Code is monitored by the College Review Board and applies to all members of the College community. It is appropriate and reasonable to expect members of the College community to:
1. Comply will all laws of the Villages and Towns in which the respective College campuses/sites
are located, as well as all State and Federal laws.
2. Comply with all College rules and regulations, particularly those in Appendix A hereof
and in the College catalog.
3. Proceed in an orderly, lawful and responsible manner when attempting to change or modify College rules and regulations that are considered in need of reconsideration and modification.
4. Not engage in harassment of individuals based on status, age, sex, handicap, race, creed, gender, position of authority or for any other reason. This includes any activity which endangers the mental or physical health of another individual, such as verbal or physical activity of a threatening or offensive nature against another, either in person, by telephone, by computer message or otherwise; activity amounting to stalking or refusing to cease a course of conduct when requested to do so by another individual; activity consisting of nonconsensual touching of another individual, etc.
5. Respect the personal property rights of others, and the property rights and facilities
of the College.
6. Complete their pursuit of knowledge following the highest levels of scholarship. For students this means abiding by the academic tradition not to plagiarize, nor seek, receive, utilize or provide unauthorized assistance in the completion of assignments and tests.
7. Comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the NCCC Responsible Use of Electronic Communication Policy incorporated herein as Appendix.
8. Avoid unauthorized and unlicensed duplication of copyrighted material found in paper
media, computers, computer software, or the Internet.
9. Attend to their College duties (teaching, learning, administering, etc.) with the desire and goal to achieve excellence, and with due care and concern for the individual and collective rights of others.
10. Use socially acceptable language.
11. Dress in a manner socially acceptable and befitting to the various College activities.
12. Represent the College to the wider public community in a manner consistent with the purposes of the College. The NCCC standards of behavior apply to both on and off-campus conduct when relevant to the mission, processes, functions, or interests of the College.
13. Comply with all “No Tobacco Use” signs and regulations for health and safety reasons.
14. Refrain from the use, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages on College owned or controlled property or while attending sanctioned off-campus College events. The College permits the consumption of alcoholic beverages at social functions only when the President in advance of the event has granted permission in writing. In the event written permission is granted by the President, only those individuals authorized by the President shall be permitted to bring alcoholic beverages onto a campus/site for College functions. Consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted only within the approved area designated for said event. No person under the age of 21 years shall consume any alcoholic beverage at any College sanctioned event.
15. The use, possession or distribution of any drug considered illegal by Federal or
State laws or a controlled substance not permitted by law at the College or at College
sanctioned events is prohibited. The College regards any illegal drug involvement
as an educational, as well as a legal issue, and offers counseling opportunities to
members of the College community who wish to use those services. See Appendix C,
which is made a part hereof.
1. The procedures for enforcement of these standards of conduct involving College staff and employees have been established in the applicable collective bargaining agreements between staff and employees and the College, and said procedures shall apply.
2. The procedures for enforcement of these standards of conduct involving any student are as set forth below, and these procedures shall apply to all acts or conduct of a student which are of an academic or a non-academic nature occurring on any of the campuses/sites of the College, or off campus at a function sponsored or conducted under the aegis of the College.
1. When any provision of these procedures requires that a written notice be given to another person, the term “written notice” shall be deemed to require that such written notice to be given be mailed to said other person by United States Post Office certified mail, return receipt requested. If such notice is to be given to a student, it shall be addressed to the address last appearing on the student’s current College registration form on file at the Records Office of the College.
If such notice is to be given to a member of the faculty or staff of the College, the notice shall be addressed to that person by title and name and shall be addressed to the campus address where the staff person’s office is located. For purposes of computing all time requirements provided by these procedures based on a time for giving of notice, the giving of notice shall be deemed to commence on the date of actual mailing such notice at the Unites States Post Office by the sender, and such date shall be established by the stamped date of the United States Post Office stamped on the receipt received by the sender at the time of mailing, regardless of the date when such notice be actually received or accepted by the recipient.
2. The term “working day” when used in these procedures means a day when the College
is in session by conducting one or more classes at its main campus in Saranac Lake,
New York. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a “working day” shall not include official
legal holiday days recognized by Federal or State laws, or any Saturday or Sunday
days even if one or more classes are conducted at the main campus in Saranac Lake,
New York.
3. The term “College Review Board” when used in these procedures means the board charged
with providing hearings and making recommendations involving charges of violations
of the Code of Conduct by students of the College. The College Review Board (CRB)
shall consist of one member of the teaching faculty appointed by the President who
shall serve as Chief Justice of the CRB; one member of the permanent staff of Management
Confidential of the College appointed by the President; one member of the faculty
or staff appointed by the Dean of Student Affairs; and two students of the College
selected each year by the majority vote of the Student Government Association Presidents.
Except for student appointees, each member appointed to the CRB shall serve for a
three-year term, except for the student appointees and shall hold office until said
appointees successor is appointed. In the event of a vacancy during the term of a
member’s appointment by reason of death, resignation, disqualification or withdrawal
from student or College staff status, such vacancy shall be filled by the specified
appointing authority for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
All meetings of the CRB shall be open to the public. Three (3) members of the CRB
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of its functions. All meetings of the
CRB shall be conducted at the main campus of the College at Saranac Lake, New York.
Each member of the CRB shall have his/her recommendation on any matter considered
by the CRB reported to the Dean of Student Affairs even if such recommendation be
contrary with the recommendations of other members of the CRB.
The Dean of Student Affairs of the College shall be an ex-officio member of CRB, but
shall have no right to vote. The Chief Justice shall preside at all meetings of the
CRB, and shall prepare and submit all written reports and recommendations of the CRB
required pursuant to these procedures.
1. In the event of a dispute between a member of the faculty and a student involving
an academic grade, only the instructor has the authority to change a grade (unless
said instructor is no longer employed by North Country Community College or is incapacitated.)
Any student who believes that a final grade has been computed incorrectly or has a
grievance regarding the final grade must submit a letter outlining the change desired
to the instructor within one month after the grade reports are issued. The student’s
written application shall include a copy of the grade transcript showing the grade
and the postmark date, and shall set forth all of the details of the student’s position
regarding the dispute.
The student shall sign all applications for review. The student shall also provide
a complete copy of the application for review to the member of the faculty whose final
grade is being reviewed. That faculty member shall consult and discuss the disputed
grade with the Department Chair, which consultation shall occur in the absence of
the student, and shall submit any written documentation pertaining to the disputed
grade as in the sole discretion of the member of the faculty, fairness requires.
In the event a satisfactory resolution of the dispute is not achieved following review
by the Department Chair, the student shall have the right to have the dispute submitted
to the Dean of Academic Affairs, who shall have the right to determine and resolve
all issues as, in the Dean of Academic Affairs sole discretion, fairness and the academic
policies and standards of NCCC requires. The decision of the Dean of Academic Affairs
shall be final. No further review or appeal shall be allowed.
2. In the event of a minor dispute between a member of the faculty/staff of the College
and a student arising from or effecting classroom activities, except for disputes
pertaining to an academic grade which shall be processed only in accordance with (A)
above, the procedural course for resolution without initial risk of the imposition
of any sanction is by the student seeking the assistance of and consulting with the
appropriate Department Chair, or in the case of a College site, the Site Coordinator
or Academic Coordinator/ Student Affairs Coordinator.
In the event mutual resolution is not achieved following such consultation, the student
or the faculty/staff member shall have the right to seek the assistance and mediation
of the Dean of Student Affairs of the College. In the event satisfactory mutual resolution
of the dispute is not achieved following mediation and consultation with the Dean
of Student Affairs, the student or the faculty/staff member shall have the right to
submit the dispute to the President of the College, who shall have the right to determine
and resolve all remaining unresolved issues as in the President’s sole discretion,
fairness and the best interests of the College and the parties dictates.
In the event the student or faculty/staff member electing to participate in this informal
dispute resolution process provided by this section of the Code thereafter fails or
refuses to comply with the resolution determination of the President and the dispute
continues, the President shall have the right to elect to initiate appropriate formal
disciplinary proceedings pursuant to Section IV hereof, which process may result in
a sanction against the student as herein provided or, if the dispute involves a faculty/staff
member, the President shall have the right to elect to initiate appropriate disciplinary
procedures in accordance with the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining
agreement and/or College Policy.
1. Any charges pertaining to an alleged violation of the Code of Conduct by a student
shall be submitted in written form with appropriate details identifying the name of
the student, the date and place of the alleged occurrence and the details of the alleged
violation. All charges shall be signed by the complainant initiating such charges.
All such charges shall be submitted to the office of the Dean of Student Affairs.
2. Within five (5) working days following receipt of a written charge of alleged violation
of the Code of Conduct, the Dean of Student Affairs shall give notice to the student
so charged of the charges by providing a true copy thereof, and shall give written
notice to the student of the time, date and place where the student is to report for
a consultation meeting. The Dean of Student Affairs or his/her faculty or staff designee
will serve as Judicial Advisor and shall be responsible to review and discuss the
charges with the student.
3. At the time and place of the consultation meeting between the Judicial Advisor and
the student, the student shall be provided with a copy of the Code of Conduct and
advised of his/her rights according to the procedures herein. The Judicial Advisor
shall review the charges with the student, hear the student’s explanations, if any,
and review the disciplinary sanctions herein provided. The student shall be advised
he/she has the right to present his/her explanations or denials in writing, which
writing shall become part of the record regarding the charges.
4. Within five (5) working days after the consultation meeting, the individual serving
as Judicial Advisor shall complete the written record with documented findings for
determination to include a copy of the charges, all written submissions by the student
and such other documentation as is deemed appropriate. The Dean of Student Affairs
shall render a decision and announce any recommended sanctions, if any, within five
(5) working days following submission of said report. Written notice of the Dean’s
decisions shall be provided to the student as required by Section II (A) above. In
the event the charge results in a decision by the Dean of Student Affairs that the
student violated the Code of Conduct, the notice of the Dean’s decisions shall include
notification to the student of his/her right to request a hearing before the CRB,
and shall advise the student that the right to a hearing before the CRB shall be entertained
only upon written application for such hearing by the student within fifteen (15)
working days from the date of the giving of notice of the decisions as above provided,
and only on good faith grounds shown.
5. A student seeking to have a CRB hearing shall serve written request for such hearing
in a timely manner by service of a written request specifying the good faith grounds
claimed by the student warranting a hearing to the office of the Dean of Student Affairs
in the manner provided by Section II (A). Upon receipt of a timely request for a
CRB hearing the Dean of Student Affairs shall transmit such request to the Chief Justice
of the CRB within three (3) working days following receipt. In the event the request
is untimely, the Dean of Student Affairs shall return the request within three (3)
working days to the student with a written notice advising that the request was untimely
filed and no hearing is to be provided by the CRB.
6. If no request for a CRB hearing be filed in a timely manner, the decision and any
imposed sanction by the Dean of Student Affairs shall be final. If a timely request
for a CRB hearing be properly filed, any disciplinary sanction imposed by the Dean
of Student Affairs may be suspended by the Dean of Student Affairs as, in his/her
discretion the circumstances warrant, such suspension to be in effect until the CRB
hearing process is concluded and the decision is either confirmed, reversed or modified.
If the Dean of Student Affairs determines that the disciplinary sanction be temporarily
suspended, written notice shall be given to the student within two (2) working days
of such discretionary decision. If the Dean of Student Affairs does not elect to
suspend the sanction during the CRB hearing process, the sanction shall be in full
force and effect until the CRB hearing process is concluded.
7. Upon receipt of a timely request for a hearing by the Chief Justice of the CRB, the
Chief Justice shall first determine if, in his/her sole discretion, there are good
faith grounds for a hearing based on the reasons stated by the student. In the event
the Chief Justice determines there are no good faith reasons warranting a CRB hearing,
and that the contentions of the student applicant are frivolous or in bad faith, and
intended to delay or prolong the imposition of the sanction, or asserted to harass
or maliciously injure another person, the Chief Justice shall have the right to deny
a CRB hearing. In the event the Chief Justice determines that a hearing request is
frivolous or in bad faith, he/she shall notify the student of the denial of a CRB
hearing, which notification shall specify his/her reasons for denying a CRB hearing.
Written notice to the student shall be given within five (5) working days following
the Chief Justice’s receipt of the application for a hearing.
8. Any student receiving notice from the Dean of Student Affairs that his/her application
for a CRB hearing was denied because untimely, or receiving notice from the Chief
Justice that his/her application for a CRB hearing was denied because it is, in the
opinion of the Chief Justice, frivolous or not in good faith, shall have the right
to submit a written request for reconsideration of such decision by the President,
provided written application for such reconsideration be filed by the student at the
office of the President within 10 (10) working days following the date of mailing
of such decision to the student by the Dean or Chief Justice. The President shall
decide the issue based on the written documentation presented, and the President’s
decision shall be final. If the President reverses the decision being appealed, the
review procedures below shall commence. Notice of the President’s decision shall
be given to the student and the Dean of Student Affairs or the Chief Justice within
five (5) working days following receipt of the application for reconsideration by
the President.
9. Upon receipt of a timely good faith request for a CRB hearing, the Chief Justice
shall provide written notice to the student of the date, place and time of the hearing.
The Chief Justice shall also provide such written notice to all members of the CRB.
The Chief Justice shall have the authority to grant any adjournments of a noticed
hearing only on good cause. Notice of a CRB hearing shall be provided to the student
at least five (5) working days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
10. Any student participating in a CRB hearing shall have the right to the assistance
of an advisor or attorney of his/her choice, at the student’s sole expense. A student
shall have the right to present witnesses, to question the complainant and dispute
any documents related to the charge. The rules of evidence shall not apply to any
CRB hearing and hearsay may be considered. The Chief Justice and/or each member of
the CRB participating in the hearing shall submit their written recommendations based
upon the information presented at the hearing in written form to the Dean of Student
Affairs within three (3) working days following the conclusion of the hearing. Written
notice of a copy of all of the recommendations of the CRB shall be provided to the
student.
11. Within three (3) working days following receipt of the recommendations of the CRB,
the Dean of Student Affairs shall render a final decision confirming, modifying or
reversing the decision on appeal. If the appealed decision and imposed sanction is
confirmed, any temporary suspension of the sanction, if any, shall terminate, and
the actions shall proceed and be in full force and effect. If the decision or sanction
under appeal be reversed, all records pertaining thereto shall be purged, and the
student’s records cleared of any reference thereof. If the decision or sanction be
modified, or confirmed, that decision shall be final and binding, unless such decision
or sanction involves dismissal of the student from the College or denial or revocation
of a previously granted College honor, degree or certificate, in which case the recommendation
of the CRB and the decision of the Dean of Student Affairs shall be referred to the
President of the College for final review and determination.
12. All recommendations of the CRB and all decisions of the Dean of Student Affairs involving
dismissal of a student from the College or denial or revocation of a previously granted
College honor, degree or certificate shall be finally and exclusively decided by the
College President, without any further appeal.
In the event any violation of the Code of Conduct is established, any of the following sanctions or combination of sanctions can be imposed:
1. Official reprimands and warning letters may be imposed outlining the consequences if the behavior continues.
In those cases where a sanction recommendation is made for dismissal of a student from the College or denial or the revocation of a College honor, degree or certificate, the following final appeal process is available:
1. The student may appeal the Dean’s recommendation of dismissal or denial or revocation of a College honor, degree or certificate to the College President within ten (10) working days of receipt of the Dean’s decision. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall set forth a clear statement of why the student claims the recommendation of the Dean should not be followed, stating all details and specifics constituting the grounds for the appeal.
2. The College President shall make a final decision of such appeal and notify the student of the President’s decision in writing, with copies to the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Student Affairs, and the College Review Board. Notification will be made to the student within ten (10) working days of receipt of the student’s appeal.
1. College Rules and Regulations:
Academic Regulations
Academic regulations are found in the College catalog. All academic regulations concerning admissions, registration, curriculum offerings, matriculations, academic progress, financial aid and student activities in the College catalog are incorporated herein by reference for all students.
A. Any failure to comply with directions of a College official or approved vendor acting in the performance of their duties.
B. Failure to show proper identification to a requesting College official or approved vendor acting in the performance of their duties.
H. Tampering with safety equipment, including but not limited to fire alarms, fire extinguishers or emergency exits.
J. Unauthorized use of the name of North Country Community College or a College related organization, or claiming to speak or act in the name of the College or any related departments. All official North Country Community College news releases (other than drama or athletic activities) shall be channeled through the President’s Office. All news releases will be prepared and distributed by the College staff member designated by the President.
A. Equitable sharing of all computers, computer systems, software, and Internet access and instructional services.
A. Any Federal, State, or Local Law.
O. Violating copyright laws, usage policies, or violating network regulations or contracts.
The College is committed to helping its students and its employees achieve their personal and educational goals. Having determined that illicit drugs and alcohol are not compatible with the College’s commitment and not necessary to the achievement of these goals, the College requires students, employees, and visitors to refrain from unlawful drug activity and the unauthorized use of alcohol on our campuses and at College sponsored events.
Athletic Regulations
Participation in college individual and team sports carries with it certain conditions and expectations as stated in the contract athletes sign at the beginning of each season. Team coaches and the Athletic Director monitor those conditions. The terms and conditions of the contracts for athlete students are incorporated herein by reference for those students.
Participation in college individual and team sports carries with it certain conditions and expectations as stated in the contract athletes sign at the beginning of each season. Team coaches and the Athletic Director monitor those conditions. The terms and conditions of the contracts for athlete students are incorporated herein by reference for those students.
Academic Regulations
Academic regulations are found in the College catalog. All academic regulations concerning admissions, registration, curriculum offerings, matriculations, academic progress, financial aid and student activities in the College catalog are incorporated herein by reference for all students.
Parking
Parking is permitted on campus only in places designated as parking areas. Areas where parking is prohibited are marked. The vehicles of violators’ will be clamped, ticketed or towed at their own expense. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on campus is forbidden. Repetitive violations shall be deemed a violation of the Code of Conduct.
Parking is permitted on campus only in places designated as parking areas. Areas where parking is prohibited are marked. The vehicles of violators’ will be clamped, ticketed or towed at their own expense. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on campus is forbidden. Repetitive violations shall be deemed a violation of the Code of Conduct.
Use of College Facilities
The use of College facilities is monitored and regulated by procedures enforced by the Dean of Student Affairs, the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Business Manager and/or the Site Coordinators. Those offices can provide copies of the procedures for use of any facility. Those procedures are incorporated herein by reference.
The use of College facilities is monitored and regulated by procedures enforced by the Dean of Student Affairs, the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Business Manager and/or the Site Coordinators. Those offices can provide copies of the procedures for use of any facility. Those procedures are incorporated herein by reference.
Specific activities prohibited include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Any failure to comply with directions of a College official or approved vendor acting in the performance of their duties.
B. Failure to show proper identification to a requesting College official or approved vendor acting in the performance of their duties.
C. Falsifying information such as forgery, alteration or intentional misuse of College
documents, records or identification or failure to provide required records as requested.
D. Theft or damage to College property or property of a member of the College Community,
including guests.
E. Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any College property, premises
or vehicles or unauthorized entry or use of any College facilities.
F. Disorderly, lewd, indecent or obscene conduct or aiding or procuring another individual
to breach the peace.
G. Disruption of teaching, programming, administration, elections, judicial proceedings,
or any other College sanctioned activity or the normal operations of a College event,
whether on or off-campus.
H. Tampering with safety equipment, including but not limited to fire alarms, fire extinguishers or emergency exits.
I. Unlawful possession of firearms and other dangerous weapons as defined by New York
State’s Penal Law Article 265 or explosives, or dangerous chemicals while on the campuses/sites
of the College or at sanctioned off-campus events.
J. Unauthorized use of the name of North Country Community College or a College related organization, or claiming to speak or act in the name of the College or any related departments. All official North Country Community College news releases (other than drama or athletic activities) shall be channeled through the President’s Office. All news releases will be prepared and distributed by the College staff member designated by the President.
2. Responsible Use of Electronic Communications:
Guidelines
North Country Community College is respectful of freedom of expression and reveres
the diversity of perspectives, values, and beliefs of the individual members of the
College community. NCCC owns and operates computing systems which are provided for
the express use of registered students, faculty, and staff in support of the programs
of the College and are to be used for educational purposes, academic research, and
academic development only. PERSONAL, COMMERCIAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL USES ARE
PROHIBITED. All computer users, including special permission invitees, are expected
to use the available hardware, software, and Internet access for permitted uses only
and only in an effective, efficient, equitable, ethical, and lawful manner in accordance
with College policies, the Code of Conduct - Individual Rights and Responsibilities,
as well as Local, State, and Federal Laws.
Agreement:
By using any of these computer systems the user agrees that they have read, understand, and will comply with these Guidelines.
By using any of these computer systems the user agrees that they have read, understand, and will comply with these Guidelines.
Rights:
The College does not censor or condone censorship. NCCC does, however, reserve the right to place appropriate restrictions on the use of its computers and systems in response to verified, valid complaints presenting evidence of violations of these Guidelines, applicable College policies, the Code of Conduct - Individual Rights and Responsibilities, as well as Local, State, and Federal Laws.
The College does not censor or condone censorship. NCCC does, however, reserve the right to place appropriate restrictions on the use of its computers and systems in response to verified, valid complaints presenting evidence of violations of these Guidelines, applicable College policies, the Code of Conduct - Individual Rights and Responsibilities, as well as Local, State, and Federal Laws.
Responsibilities:
Users of NCCC computers and computer systems are responsible for complying with the following conditions:
Users of NCCC computers and computer systems are responsible for complying with the following conditions:
A. Equitable sharing of all computers, computer systems, software, and Internet access and instructional services.
B. An educationally sound environment conducive to teaching, research, and learning.
C. An environment free of illegal, unethical, malicious, harassing, or hostile acts.
D. An electronically safe and secure environment based on academic honesty and integrity.
Sanctions:
The full range of sanctions is available for any and all violations. In the case of criminal acts, further legal action by law enforcement officials beyond the limits of the NCCC Code of Conduct - Individual Rights and Responsibilities may result.
The full range of sanctions is available for any and all violations. In the case of criminal acts, further legal action by law enforcement officials beyond the limits of the NCCC Code of Conduct - Individual Rights and Responsibilities may result.
P.56, Section V, Code of Conduct - Individual Rights and Responsibilities - Available
sanctions for violations of the Code of Conduct.
A. In the event a violation of the Code of Conduct is established, the following types
of sanctions can be imposed:
i. OFFICIAL REPRIMANDS AND WARNING LETTERS may be imposed outlining the consequences
if the behavior continues.
ii. RESTRICTIONS ON ACTIVITIES OR PRIVILEGES may be imposed, including social probation,
by which students are prohibited from attending non-academic functions sponsored by
the College or the Student Government Association. Social probation may be given
for academic or disciplinary reasons, and shall be made for a specific time period.
iii. RESTITUTION may be imposed, which may include direct payment for damages caused by
the offender or indirect payment of the same through service to the College.
iv. LOSS OF COURSE CREDIT may be imposed for academic offenses only. In such cases, no
monetary refund of any College fees shall be allowed.
v. DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF A COLLEGE HONOR, DEGREE, OR CERTIFICATE may be imposed in
cases where falsification of records or academic offenses are of such nature that
the absence of entitlement to the honor, degree, or certificate is established. In
such cases, the final decision is subject to review and final determination by the
College President. In such cases, no monetary refund of any College fees shall be
allowed.
vi. WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE may be imposed and may be made for academic or non-academic
reasons. No monetary refund of any College fees shall be allowed.
vii. SUSPENSION FROM COLLEGE may be imposed, and shall mean that the student is not allowed
to participate in any College activity in any form, including classes, for a specified
length of time. No monetary refund of any College fees shall be allowed.
viii. DISMISSAL FROM COLLEGE may be imposed, and shall mean that the student is prohibited
from taking part in any College activity. No monetary refund of any College fees
shall be allowed. In such cases, the final decision is subject to review and final
determination by the College President.
The College reserves the right to update and amend this Electronic Communication Policy
at any time without notice. Individuals wishing to submit relevant suggestions for
improving and strengthening this policy are urged to contact the Dean of Academic
Affairs or the Dean of Student Affairs.
Inappropriate Computer Usage
Prohibited and inappropriate use of NCCC computers and computer systems includes,
but is not limited to, intentional behaviors which violate one or more of the following:
A. Any Federal, State, or Local Law.
B. The stated mission of the College.
C. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (The Buckley Act, P.L. 93-308),
or in any way accessing, divulging, or transmitting any personally identifiable information
of another individual.
D. The NCCC Code of Conduct - Individual Rights and Responsibilities.
E. Any College rule or regulation, particularly those found in the College Catalog and
in Appendix A of the NCCC Code of Conduct - Individual Rights and Responsibilities.
F. NCCC sexual harassment policy. This includes, but is not limited to, creating, displaying,
printing, downloading, or in any way transmitting sexually explicit, pornographic,
graphically disturbing, or sexually harassing images to text.
G. Installing and/or playing computer games.
H. Use of chat rooms for social, rather than educational purposes.
I. Knowingly installing or running any program, virus or worm, or conducting any other
activity that threatens or contaminates the integrity of the computers, computer systems,
computer programs or software of the College.
J. Illegally accessing and/or using the intellectual property of another individual.
K. Installing, changing, or deleting software on any computer system, to include changing
system defaults, personally customizing settings, deleting files belonging to others,
and inappropriate storing of data files.
L. Using electronic messages to harass, intimidate, or in any manner that violates the
personal and property rights of others.
M. Deliberately overloading computer resources and/or wasting or failing to conserve
computer resources, including document printing, instruction, and time.
N. Using computer equipment for personal, financial, or commercial gain.
O. Violating copyright laws, usage policies, or violating network regulations or contracts.
P. Plagiarism, cheating, or any behavior that violates academic honesty standards.
Q. Purchasing or ordering for trial use any goods or services without documented administrative
approval.
Violations and Reporting Violations:
Adhering to due process rights, all reports of alleged violations will be handled
in accordance with the provisions set forth in the North Country Community College
Code of Conduct - Individual Rights and Responsibilities. All such alleged violations
will be administratively processed and determined by the Dean of Student Affairs and
should be immediately submitted using the “NCCC Incident Report Form”. Incident Report
Forms should be routed directly to the Dean through class instructors, academic department
chairs, academic coordinators, computer lab supervisors, and/or any computer service
administrator. Under extreme circumstances, the Dean may immediately and/or temporarily
suspend an individual’s computer access rights. Some violations may constitute criminal
offenses requiring legal action referrals.
3. NCCC Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan:
The College is committed to helping its students and its employees achieve their personal and educational goals. Having determined that illicit drugs and alcohol are not compatible with the College’s commitment and not necessary to the achievement of these goals, the College requires students, employees, and visitors to refrain from unlawful drug activity and the unauthorized use of alcohol on our campuses and at College sponsored events.
Goals:
North Country Community College has an ethical as well as a legal obligation to address the issue of illicit drug or alcohol consumption by employees, students and student employees on its campuses, at College sponsored events or on property controlled by the College. To this end, NCCC will:
North Country Community College has an ethical as well as a legal obligation to address the issue of illicit drug or alcohol consumption by employees, students and student employees on its campuses, at College sponsored events or on property controlled by the College. To this end, NCCC will:
⦁ Publicize and implement a drug and alcohol abuse awareness and prevention program
for all students, employees and student employees.
⦁ Publicize and consistently enforce rules that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession,
use or distribution of alcohol or illegal substances by students, employees or student
employees on its property or at its activities.
⦁ Publicize and employ a process of reporting illicit and unauthorized possession,
use, manufacture or distribution of illegal substances and alcohol.
⦁ Distribute annually the applicable legal sanctions under local, state and federal
law for unlawful possession, use, manufacture or distribution of illegal substances
and alcohol.
⦁ Distribute annually a description of the health risks associated with the use of
illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol.
⦁ Distribute annually a list of regional treatment, rehabilitation or re-entry programs
available to students, employees and student employees.
⦁ Distribute annually a clear statement that NCCC will impose disciplinary sanctions on students, employees and student employees consistent with the NCCC Code of Conduct - Statement of Individual Rights and Responsibilities as well as local, state and federal laws.
⦁ Distribute annually a clear statement that NCCC will impose disciplinary sanctions on students, employees and student employees consistent with the NCCC Code of Conduct - Statement of Individual Rights and Responsibilities as well as local, state and federal laws.
⦁ Enforce the NCCC policy prohibiting the advertisement of alcoholic beverages.
⦁ Comply with all provisions of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989.
⦁ Comply with all provisions of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.
⦁ Conduct a biannual review of its Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy to determine
its effectiveness and to implement appropriate changes to the program.
Alcohol Regulations:
A. Refrain from the use, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages on College
owned or controlled property or while attending sanctioned off-campus College events.
The College permits the consumption of alcoholic beverages at social functions only
when the President in advance of the event has granted permission in writing. In
the event the President grants permission, only those individuals authorized by the
President shall be permitted to bring alcoholic beverages onto a campus/site for College
functions. Consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted only within the
approved area designated for said event. No person under the age of 21 years shall
consume any alcoholic beverage at any College sanctioned event.
B. Students and employees found in violation of State or Local Laws regarding alcohol
use will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Note: the age limit
in New York State for purchase, possession, or consumption of alcohol is 21. Local
laws include open container laws that make possession of an open container of beverage
alcohol unlawful.
C. Students violating this policy will be referred to the Dean or the College President.
Disciplinary sanctions can include suspension, dismissal from the College or participation
in a rehabilitation program. Employees and student employees violating this policy
will be referred to the appropriate Dean or the College President.
D. Disciplinary action for employees and student employees can include suspension without
pay, termination of employment or participation in a rehabilitation program. Compliance
with this provision is a condition of employment.
Drugs and Controlled Substances Regulations:
A. Students and employees found in violation of State or Local Laws regarding drugs
and controlled substances use will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement
agency.
B. Students possessing, using, manufacturing or distributing illicit drugs on campus
or at a College sponsored event will be referred to the Dean of Student Affairs or
the College President. Disciplinary sanctions can include suspension, participation
in a rehabilitation program or dismissal from the College.
C. Employees and student employees possessing, using, manufacturing or distributing
illicit drugs on campus or at a College sponsored event will be reported to the appropriate
area Dean. Violation of the policy can result in disciplinary action that may include
suspension without pay, participation in a rehabilitation program or dismissal. Compliance
with this provision is a condition of employment. These internal disciplinary procedures
are not intended to replace those of local law enforcement agencies. Employees convicted
of a drug offense that occurred on campus or at a College sponsored event are required
by law to so notify the College within five (5) days of conviction.
College Obligation for Notification:
The College is obligated to notify the appropriate federal contracting agency, if
applicable, within ten (10) days of receipt of notice of an employee conviction as
described above.