If a faculty / staff member recommends more points to a violation than is standard practice , the violation submission should include justification for the additional points . The Vice President of Student Affairs may consult with the issuing member and , if necessary , adjust the violation in order to maintain a consist application of the Conduct Code . If a violation is assigned as a result of a reporting function , the administration reserves the right to withdraw violations due to extenuating circumstances .
For violations recommended for 8 points or less based on the standard , the assigning faculty or staff member will be notified of the final disposition of the violation via email within the next business day . For violations recommended for greater than 8 points , Student Affairs will communicate directly with the assigning faculty or staff member to confirm details of the incident and come to an agreement on the points assigned to the violation .
In order to maintain a fair application of the Conduct Code , the college has an established process for students to contest the veracity of an issued violation to the Conduct Code Review Committee (“ CCRC ”). See “ Disciplinary Appeal and the Conduct Code Review Committee ” found later in this Handbook for more details . However , it should be noted that not all violations are subject to the official appeal process . In general , if the violation is simply a citation based on yes / no circumstances , then that violation may not be appealed . For example , if a student arrives at 8:02am for an 8am class and is cited for being late , that violation may not be appealed . The student either was or was not late as noted by the instructor . In any case , students are encouraged to speak to the issuing authority and questions may be directed to the Vice President of Student Affairs .
Minor and Major Violations { 6 / 10 / 20 }
The following list of Minor & Major Violations sets forth behavior which is prohibited at Williamson . It does not include every possible sub-classification of the offenses indicated but offers a general guide to the rules governing the conduct of individual students and student groups . Rules apply anywhere on Williamson ’ s campus ( including in student vehicles ) and anytime the student is representing Williamson off-campus .
Minor Violations 1 . Lateness ( as defined under “ Attendance Regulations ”)
2 . Littering , improper disposal of trash , and failure to pick up and properly dispose of litter or refuse encountered on campus grounds or in campus buildings
3 . Disorderly appearance , including , but not limited to violations of the dress and grooming regulations
4 . Possession or use of any tobacco product ( including all variants of vaporizers and e-cigarettes ) anywhere on campus , in campus vehicles , or on Williamson-related trips . Tobacco-related violations are generally 8 points but may be more depending on circumstances .
5 . Possession or display of obscene , pornographic , sexually indecent , or other inappropriate material , including , but not limited to , pictures , posters , slogans , bumper stickers , audio / video media , internet use , T-shirts , and magazines
6 . The use of profanity or vulgar language can result in the assignment of 4 or 8 points based on the situation and the language used
7 . Absence from a scheduled class , job assignment , campus event , dorm , or leaving campus without administrative permission ( AWOL ) ( see Attendance Regulations )
8 . Infractions of the college ’ s Motor Vehicle Regulations fall under Parking and Driving violations 9 . Neglect or failure , in whole or in part , to complete an assigned detail , task , or course assignment
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