Disciplinary Penalties for Code of Conduct Violations

Progressive disciplinary penalties that may be imposed on a student for misconduct, violation of law, and/or college rules and policies include:

1. Restitution: Restitution is a repayment.  The student must pay for damages to property or for loss of property.  
2. Reprimand: A reprimand is a written statement of student misconduct which places on record that a student's conduct in a specific instance did not meet the standards expected at the College.  A written reprimand from the appropriate campus administrator or designee to the student serves as a warning that continued conduct of the type described in the reprimand or other misconduct may result in formal discipline against the student.  At the end of a specified amount of time defined and stated in the reprimand, the student who has displayed appropriate conduct will be automatically removed from reprimanded status by the appropriate campus administrator or designee.
3. Probation: Probation is a formal action for violation of College rules and regulations placing conditions upon the student's continued attendance at Pima Community College.  After close evaluation of the individual case, the appropriate campus administrator or designee may restrict the College-related activities of a student.  The campus administrator or designee will specify, in writing, the period of probation and the conditions, including a warning that further violations may result in more severe disciplinary action.  Disciplinary probation may be for a specific term or for an indefinite period that may extend to graduation or termination of the student's enrollment at the College.
4. Temporary exclusion: A temporary exclusion is the prohibition of a student's participation in specific activities of the College for a specified length of time.  During the period of exclusion, the student cannot participate as a member of the College community in such activities including but not limited to: registering for courses, attendance in class, participation in or initiation into honorary or service organizations, intramural sports, and intercollegiate athletics.  The conditions of the temporary exclusion will be in writing and remain in effect until the campus administrator or designee is satisfied that the conditions have been met.
5. Withholding of an academic record or degree: The student cannot obtain a copy of his/her transcript or receive a degree if a disciplinary case is pending final disposition.
6. Suspension-time specific: A time-specific suspension is total exclusion from College property or College sponsored activities for a specified period of time.  A student has the right to petition the College for readmission and to present assurances that violations will not occur again. The campus administrator or designee may readmit the student to the College.  If readmitted, the student may be subject to additional sanctions as a condition of readmission.
7. Expulsion: Being expelled from the College prohibits the student from attending any classes or registering as a student in the College without a provision for readmission.  Expulsion prohibits the student from entering onto any College property and from attending any College function. The penalty of expulsion is a decision of the campus President.

If the issues are not resolved at any step in the disciplinary process, action may escalate to the next level.

Mental Health Clearance may be required before a student is readmitted or allowed to come onto College property. The appropriate campus administrator or designee must receive a letter from a mental health professional, verifiable by College officials, stating that in his/her professional judgment the student will no longer continue the behavior which gave rise to the disciplinary action against him/her or that the student's continued presence on campus is not a threat to himself/herself or others. The mental health professional must be a psychologist or psychiatrist licensed to practice in Arizona. The student shall bear the cost and expense of obtaining mental health clearance.