- The instructor has the primary responsibility for maintenance of academic integrity and controlling classroom behavior, and can order the temporary removal or exclusion from the classroom of any student engaged in disruptive conduct or conduct that violates the general rules and policies of the institution for each class session during which the conduct occurs. Extended or permanent exclusion from the classroom, beyond the session in which the conduct occurred, or further disciplinary action can be effected only through appropriate procedures of the institution.
- Academic misconduct is prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to exercise academic discipline by lowering to any extent, including a grade of “F” or “zero,” a student’s grade in the course, assignment, or examination affected by the alleged academic misconduct. An instructor who initiates academic discipline shall inform the Dean in writing of the finding of academic misconduct, the basis thereof, and the academic discipline imposed within five (5) days of the imposition of academic discipline.
- A student charged with academic misconduct has the option of either accepting the academic discipline imposed by the instructor or initiating the appeals process to challenge the allegation of academic misconduct or the severity of the academic discipline, as distinct from a student disciplinary sanction. A student may not withdraw from a course pending final resolution of an allegation of academic misconduct. Students are permitted and encouraged to continue attending class until the academic disciplinary decision, including all appeals, is final.
- Disruptive behavior in the classroom may be defined as, but not limited to, behavior that obstructs or disrupts the learning environment (e.g., offensive language, harassment of students and professors, repeated outbursts from a student which disrupt the flow of instruction or prevent concentration on the subject taught, failure to cooperate in maintaining classroom decorum, etc.), text messaging, and the continued use of any electronic or other noise or light emitting device which disturbs others (e.g., disturbing noises from beepers, cell phones, palm pilots, lap-top computers, games, etc.).
- Other conduct violations as described in handbooks for specific programs of study.
For further information regarding Academic Misconduct, please refer to the RSCC Academic Misconduct web page: roanestate.edu/?7825-Academic-Misconduct.
For further information regarding the Student Disciplinary Policy, please refer to RSCC SA-06-01 Student Disciplinary Policy.
