Students have rights under the United States Constitution which may be exercised in the College as in other
public institutions. The law recognizes that these rights are subject to restraints that may be imposed because of
the College’s role and function. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of NWTC to respect the properly
exercised rights of students.
Student Conduct
The student conduct process may occur simultaneously, prior to, or following any criminal, employment, or
other proceeding. A student charged with violating the Code of Conduct may not avoid the conduct process by
withdrawing from the College. Student conduct proceedings may continue without the student’s participation,
and/or a hold may be placed on the student’s record until the matter is resolved. A student may be sanctioned
regardless of enrollment status. The student will be notified through their NWTC email account or via certified
letter.
The Student Code of Conduct lists procedures to respond to such behaviors, and it provides for sanctions that are
intended to educate and to safeguard members of the College community. If students have any questions about
this Code, please contact the Office of the Dean of Student Development (Green Bay, SC240A13), (920) 498-
6984.
Violations
Whenever a student commits or attempts to commit a violation of the Student Code of Conduct as set out below
on the College campus, or at an activity, function or event sponsored or supervised by the College, discipline and
sanctions may be imposed on the student. Discipline may also be imposed whenever a student commits a
violation of the Student Code of Conduct off campus, if the misconduct adversely affects the College community
or the pursuit of its educational objectives. NWTC academic programs may have program specific handbooks
with additional expectations and possible sanctions specific to the program. Students may be subject to possible
sanctions from both their specific academic program as well as the general Student Code of Conduct.
Violations of the Student Code of Conduct include but are not limited to:
1. Violation of NWTC’s Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Free Working and Learning Policy as published in the
“Student’s Right to Know” section of this handbook.
2. Theft, or attempted theft, of property, services, or funds, including forging documents for financial gain.
3. Intentional or willful destruction of property. Unintentional damage may also be considered a violation of
the Student Code of Conduct if the student(s) responsible does not report the damage to College staff.
Restitution may be required if the damage happens to NWTC property or facilities.
4. Assault and/or battery.
5. Conduct (to include social media and electronic communication) which constitutes harassment, bullying or
abuse that threatens the physical or mental well-being, health or safety of any individual.
6. Sexual harassment or misconduct to include:
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Any sexual act that occurs without the consent of the victim, or that occurs when the victim is
unable to give consent.
Obscene, lewd, or indecent behavior, which includes, but is not limited to, exposure of one’s sexual
organs or the display of sexual behavior that would reasonably be offensive to others.
Conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive campus, educational or
working environment for another person. This includes unwanted, unwelcome or inappropriate
sexual or gender-based activities or comments. (For more details on sexual misconduct, how to file
an incident report, Title IX Coordinators/Deputy Coordinator contact information, etc., see section
in Student Handbook, listed as “Title IX”).
Possession or use of weapons or explosive devices including threats of such activities. All NWTC
owned/leased properties are weapons-free as per Wisconsin State Statute 943.13(1m)(5): Possession of
firearms, dangerous articles, incendiary devices, explosives, or other potential weapons are forbidden on
NWTC owned or operated property or at NWTC sponsored activities, except in program and/or course
required and designated instances. The use, concealment, creating, manufacture, or possession of weapons,