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Students should behave in a manner so as not to bring the name of the college into disrepute The following are examples of misconduct, which may result in disciplinary action being taken against students: • Any failure to follow the instructions of staff. • Any undue noise or unruly behaviour, foul language or abusive behaviour • Drunkenness on or off college premises • Smoking in college buildings • Interference with fire detection equipment • Dropping litter on or off college premises • Bulling, intimidation, taunting, or verbal abuse of others (see Bullying and    Harassment Policy) • Driving without care on college campus • Damaging furniture, decoration or rooms by writing ...

Students should behave in a manner so as not to bring the name of the college into disrepute

The following are examples of misconduct, which may result in disciplinary action being taken against students:

• Any failure to follow the instructions of staff.

• Any undue noise or unruly behaviour, foul language or abusive behaviour

• Drunkenness on or off college premises

• Smoking in college buildings

• Interference with fire detection equipment

• Dropping litter on or off college premises

• Bulling, intimidation, taunting, or verbal abuse of others (see Bullying and

   Harassment Policy)

• Driving without care on college campus

• Damaging furniture, decoration or rooms by writing or marking (graffiti). The cost of the repair will be     

  charged to the student concerned.

• Inappropriate use of fire exits and equipment

 

This list is not exhaustive. In the first instance, students may be charged a punitive fine for minor   

misconduct such as litter and smoking and foul language. If the student does not have the money to  

pay the fine, they will be given the option to work “community service” jobs to repay the debt.

In the event of infringement of the regulations, the Principal or Deputy have the authority to impose penalties which could include withdrawal of privileges, a period of suspension for 2 weeks against which there is no appeal, or eviction from college residences.

When a student is deemed to be in breach of the regulations or not acting within the behavioural standards expected by the college the following procedure will be implemented:

 

Verbal Warning

A verbal warning will be given to the student by the member of staff concerned and a written record will be placed on the students file.

 

Examples of behaviour for which a verbal warning may be given are:

• Undue noise disturbance
• Failure to follow the instructions of a member of staff
• Smoking within the college buildings
• Dropping Litter
• Possession of Alcohol in residential hostels

 

This list is not exhaustive. Offences will be judged individually.

If there is a further disturbance or unacceptable behaviour continues a first written warning may be given and the student will be informed that the Principal and/or Deputy will be informed

The Principal or Deputy, or the member of staff designated by the Principal/Deputy may decide to interview the student. Following interview it is at the discretion of the interviewer as to whether a written warning is given and placed on the students file. A verbal warning will remain valid on the student’s academic file for 1 calendar year.

 

Written warning

 

If a verbal warning has had no impact on a student’s behaviour, and the behaviour continues then an interview and written warning may follow.

When an offence is deemed to constitute serious misconduct, the disciplinary procedure may commence at Written Warning Stage. This will be the minimum disciplinary measure applied, but where the offence is deemed serious enough, higher levels of disciplinary action may result.

Actions that endanger the safety of others or involve illegal activity will constitute a minimum of an immediate Written Warning. Examples of these offences could be:

Interference with fire detection and fire fighting equipment

Use/Possession of Illegal Substances

The use of candles/incense in college buildings

Unauthourised Possession of firearms on college campus

An interview will take place with the Principal, the Deputy Principal or a designated member of staff. If a Written Warning is deemed appropriate, a copy will be placed on the students file. If the misconduct is judged as being sufficiently serious, then a Final Written Warning may be issued. The college also reserves the right to inform the parents of students.

 

Appeals

 

In the event of a suspension or dismissal, the student has the right to appeal to the governing body. If the student wishes to exercise this right then he/she must notify the governing body in writing of this wish within 10 days of the date of the suspension or dismissal. The governing body will then call a meeting of the disciplinary panel to hear the appeal. The appeal will be heard as soon as is practical but in any event within 21 days of the appeal request.

The student will be entitled to be accompanied by a friend, student representative or relative (but not legal or other professional adviser) at the interview and will be entitled to state his/her case (including any mitigating factors) before any decision is taken.

While the college’s disciplinary procedure are wholly separate from civil or criminal legal proceedings, the College will assist the Police in bringing criminal prosecutions when the gravity of the offence is deemed by the Principal to warrant such assistance.