Johnson County Community College
Series 300: Student Personnel
Section 319: Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students enrolled at Johnson County Community College are expected to
conduct themselves as responsible individuals. Students are subject to the
jurisdiction of the college during their period of enrollment, and the
college reserves the right to take disciplinary action, including
suspension or expulsion, against those students who, in the finding of the
college administration, and/or Campus Appeals Board, have not acted in the
best interest of other students, faculty, staff, or the college as a
whole. The following types of behavior are considered violations of the
student code of conduct and may subject the student to disciplinary action
and/or referral to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
1. Alcohol and Controlled Substances - Students at JCCC are
required to follow all local, state and federal laws pertaining to the
consumption of alcohol or use of controlled substances. No student shall
consume or possess any alcoholic beverages, or unlawfully consume or
possess controlled substances, on any college-owned or college-operated
facility or at any college-sponsored event or activity either on or off
campus. This includes service learning trips, internship experiences or
any off-campus JCCC sponsored gathering of a student or students are
subject to these conditions.
Exceptions to the consumption of alcohol are as follows:
- The Cafe and Atrium at the Nerman Museum for Contemporary Art, for their regular operations;
- For special events, the area of the Nerman Museum adjacent to the Cafe, the Regnier Center conference area, and the Carlsen Center lobby; and
- Such other locations as the Board of Trustees may designate from time to time.
Student organizations may apply for special events at which alcoholic
beverages, limited to beer and/or wine may be served.
No student shall unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or
be under the influence of a controlled substance, as defined in college
policies as amended from time to time and/or as defined in the Controlled
Substance Act (K.S.A. 65-4101). Illicit drug usage within the context of
competitive athletics can compromise the physical well-being and health
and safety of the individual; therefore, all athletes who practice and
compete for varsity athletic teams at Johnson County Community College
will be required to participate in the college's Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Prevention Program. Specifics of the drug testing procedures, list of
drugs of abuse, and counseling procedures are outlined within the Student
Athlete Handbook.
Since participation in college-sponsored programs is considered a privilege
and not a right, students are expected to adhere to all conditions of such
participation. This includes, but is not limited to, behavioral conditions
as described in contracts/agreements for athletic, academic and
extra-curricular scholarships, and participation in other extra-curricular
activities.
2. Assembly - Free and open assembly is permitted subject to
reasonable time, place and manner restrictions. For the purposes of this
Code, assembly is defined as an individual or group organizing for the
purpose of communication. Use of college space should be requested
through established facility reservation procedures. Student groups and
organizations should request such use through the Department of Student
Life and Leadership Development.
3. Assault and Battery - No student shall threaten or commit a
physical or sexual assault on faculty, staff or another student or
visitor. No student shall force or threaten to force another student,
faculty or staff member to have sexual contact against that person’s will.
Any student charged with assault, sexual assault or battery on campus may
be prosecuted under criminal statutes and disciplined under the campus
code of student conduct. The college reserves the right to pursue
disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct even if the
authorities do not pursue criminal charges for the action.
4. Cheating or Plagiarism
No student shall engage in behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor
of the class, may be construed as cheating. This may include, but is not
limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty such as the
acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic materials
and/or distribution of these materials. This includes students who aid and
abet, as well as those who attempt such behavior.
Additional examples of cheating include, but are not limited to,
unauthorized sharing of answers during an exam, use of unauthorized notes
or study materials during an exam, altering an exam and resubmitting it
for re-grading, having another student take an exam for you or submit
assignments in your name, participating in unauthorized collaboration on
coursework to be graded, providing false data for a research paper, using
electronic equipment to transmit information to a third party to seek
answers, or creating/citing false or fictitious references for a term
paper. Submitting the same paper for multiple classes may also be
considered cheating if not authorized by the instructor. Examples of
plagiarism include any attempt to take credit for work that is not your
own, such as using direct quotes from an author without using quotation
marks or indentation in the paper, paraphrasing work that is not your own
without giving credit to the original source of the idea, or failing to
properly cite all sources in the body of your work. This includes use of
complete or partial papers from Internet paper mills or other sources of
non original work without attribution.
Students charged with academic misconduct may face both academic and
disciplinary action.
5. Computer/Campus Computing Systems - No student shall engage in
the following:
a) Intentional corruption or misuse of college computer systems.
b) Use of systems for illegal or criminal activity.
c) The use of campus owned and operated computer networks, systems,
software and hardware, for the posting of materials to electronic bulletin
boards, chat rooms, mail lists, or via conventional e-mail that may be
offensive or obscene. Examples of "offensive' or "obscene" material
includes use of profanity, viewing pornography, defamation and harassment
in violation of college policies and all applicable federal and state
laws.
d) Viewing/observing or downloading non-educational images or material
as described in “c.”
e) Use of the campus computing system for commercial or profit
activities.
f) Attempts to disrupt or support the disruption of college or
external information technology services, systems, or users – disruptive
activities include, but are not limited to:
- sending unauthorized mass, chain or spam mail and/or ping bombs
- knowingly transmitting any computer viruses, worms, etc.
- hosting or using open mail relays on college equipment
g) The use of group web sites for the publication or distribution of
copyrighted materials or licensed software.
6. Contracts - No student shall enter into a contract with an
outside agency using the name of the college. Contracts entered into in
violation of this rule shall be the personal responsibility of the
student.
7. Counterfeiting and Altering - No student shall reproduce, copy,
or tamper with or alter in any way, manner, shape or form, any writing,
record, document of identification or any form used or maintained by the
college. This shall include electronic and computerized data.
8. Discrimination or Harassment - No student shall engage in
discrimination/harassment of another student; no one shall engage in
discrimination/harassment of an instructor or staff member of the college
as defined by college policy 411.01 and 420.02.
Harassment is prohibited based on race, color, age, sex, religion, marital
status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation
or other factors which can not be lawfully considered, to the extent
specified by applicable federal and state laws. This includes:
a) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a
term or condition of academic success; or
b) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as
the basis for academic decisions, affecting either the instructor or staff
member; or
c) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with
the instructor, student or staff member’s performance or creating an
intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Persons violating this policy will face student discipline up to and
including suspension or expulsion. Any person believing that he or she
has been subject to unlawful harassment, as set forth in this policy,
should utilize the Discrimination or Harassment Complaint Procedure, as
found in the Student Handbook.
9. Disruptive Behavior - No student shall behave in a manner that is
unacceptable in a learning environment or that endangers or infringes upon
the rights and/or safety of themselves or other students or staff. Any
obstruction or disruption of an educational process, administrative
process or other campus function is prohibited. It is the responsibility
of all students to cooperate fully with campus officers from the JCCC
Police Department in providing valid identification upon request.
Severe Disruption/Acts of Violence (Clear and Present Danger) - The vice
president of Student Services or designated party may immediately impose
an interim suspension in the event that a student’s continued presence on
campus poses a significant danger to themselves or others, and/or there is
reasonable cause to believe that such an interim suspension is required to
protect lives or property and to insure the maintenance of order. A
student so placed on interim suspension shall be given prompt notice of
the charges and an opportunity for an administrative appeal to the office
of the vice president of Student Services within 10 days of the imposition
of the interim suspension. During the period of interim suspension, the
student shall be prohibited from entering the grounds of Johnson County
Community College at any time, for any reason, unless otherwise approved
by the vice president of Student Services. Violation of such shall be
grounds for trespass charges and expulsion.
10. Dumping and Littering - No student shall deposit, dump, litter
or otherwise dispose of any refuse on college property, except in duly
designated refuse depositories.
11. Electronic Devices - Cellular phones, pagers, Personal Digital
Assistants (PDAs), Personal Communication Devices and other electronic
devices shall not be used in a manner that causes disruption in the
classroom, library or within any college-owned or college-operated
facilities. This includes abuse of cellular devices with photographic
capability. Utilizing these devices for the purposes of photographing
test questions or engaging in other forms of academic misconduct or
illegal activity is prohibited, as is photographing individuals in secured
areas such as lavatories or locker rooms. Taking photographs of any
individuals without their consent is strictly prohibited.
12. Gambling - No student shall engage in any form of gambling, as
defined in K.S.A. 21- 4302 as amended from time to time, on college-owned
or operated property including college owned computer systems, or at
college-sponsored events either on or off campus or through the use of
college owned computer systems.
13 . Safety - Students are required to observe the safety rules of
any classroom, laboratory or other college premises, whether such
procedures be written or oral rules or directions. This shall include, but
not be limited to, the wearing of any required personal protective
equipment and the following of prescribed methods and procedures for
handling and disposing of certain materials which may be hazardous,
unstable, infectious, etc.
14. Smoking - Smoking is prohibited in any college building or
facility except in outdoor designated, posted areas.
15. Theft/Vandalism - No student shall engage in the theft of or
damage to property belonging to another person or the college. This
includes tampering with coin-operated machines, defacing of public
property, and unauthorized relocating of campus property without proper
authorization.
16. Use of College Facilities - No student shall be in campus
buildings except during times established in the academic calendar or
during normal college hours of operation. Students wishing to utilize
college facilities at times outside of normal hours of operation must
secure permission from the director of Student Life.
Weapons -
For purposes of this policy, “weapon” means any object or substance
designed to inflict a wound, cause an injury or incapacitate, or create a
reasonable fear of harm, including but not limited to those weapons
described in K.S.A. 21-4201, as amended. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
personal self-defense items containing mace or pepper spray shall not be
deemed to be weapons for the purposes of this policy.
Johnson County Community College prohibits the possession or use of
firearms, explosives, or other weapons or any facsimile thereof within any
College building or facility and at any College-sponsored classes, events
or activities. This policy shall apply to all persons entering or upon
any College campus, including students, employees, and campus visitors;
provided that, this policy shall not apply to authorized and full-time
commissioned law enforcement officers, authorized armored car personnel,
or others authorized in writing by the JCCC Chief of Police or designee.
Pursuant to K.S.A. 75-7c10 of the Kansas Personal and Family Protection
Act, K.S.A. 75-7c01 et seq., as amended (the “Act”), no license issued
pursuant to the Act shall authorize a licensee to carry a concealed weapon
into any College facility that is posted in accordance with rules and
regulations adopted by the Kansas Attorney General as a facility where
carrying a concealed weapon is prohibited. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
and in accordance with the Act, this policy shall not be deemed to prohibit
any person licensed under the Act from possessing a firearm within a
vehicle or other private means of conveyance.
Any person violating this policy may be subject to appropriate disciplinary
action, including but not limited to termination or expulsion (with loss of
all credit for the current semester, no refund of tuition and fees for the
semester, and permanent prohibition from future enrollment or
participation in college or college-sponsored activities) immediate
removal from the premises, and/or arrest.
Regulations of the Student Code of Conduct:
No student shall violate any published regulation of student code of
conduct adopted or approved by the Board of Trustees.
Other Violations - No student shall (a) violate federal or state law
or local ordinance, (b) aid or abet any other violation of federal law,
state law, local ordinance, or this student code of conduct, (c) violate
any other JCCC policy.
Sanctions:
The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to be in
violation of the Student Code of Conduct and may include but are not
limited to:
1. Warning: An opportunity for a student to be given a clear
directive to change/modify behavior in lieu of an official disciplinary
sanction being imposed.
2. Probation: A period of time during which the privilege of
continuing in student status is conditional. The conditions may include,
but are not limited to, loss of privileges, to which a current student
would otherwise be entitled and an acknowledgment by the student that any
additional violations of the Student Code of Conduct may result in more
serious sanctions.
3. Interim Suspension: The vice president of Student Services or
designated party may immediately impose an interim suspension in the event
that a student’s continued presence on campus poses a significant danger to
themselves or others, and/or there is reasonable cause to believe that such
an interim suspension is required to protect lives or property and to
insure the maintenance of order.
4. Suspension: Separation of the student from student status from
the campus for a definite period of time, after which the student is
eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified.
5. Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from student
status from the campus.
Process to File a Disciplinary Complaint
Complaints against students by JCCC faculty, staff, other students, and
members of the campus community should be directed to the office of the
dean of Student Services in writing (e-mail is acceptable although a
signed statement may eventually be requested) as soon as possible after
the incident giving rise to the complaint. The complaint should include,
minimally, the date, time, location, parties involved, and a description
of the incident. Any written evidence should also be sent to the office of
the dean of Student Services.
Situations requiring immediate attention of a non-emergency nature, e.g.,
class disruption which is likely to continue, should be reported by phone
to the dean of Student Services and followed up in writing within a
maximum of three days. Emergency situations requiring police assistance,
e.g., serious disruptions, crimes, or where there is violence or the
threat of violence, should be brought to the immediate attention of the
JCCC Police Department at ext.4111. For assistance by other emergency
personnel, contact must first be made with JCCC's Police Department.
All decisions made by the dean of Student Services are subject to the
provisions of board policy 319.02.
Date of Adoption:
Revised: 5/26/93, 6/17/93, 6/19/97, 6/18/98, 3/23/00, 4/17/03, 3/23/04,
1/18/07, 5/17/07, 8/2/07, 12/13/07,
01/15/09
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Johnson County Community College is committed to a policy of
nondiscrimination.
Johnson County Community College
Series 400: Personnel
Section 411: Application of Personnel Policies
Johnson County Community College is a place where freedom of expression and
civility are encouraged. In valuing diversity, the college recognizes the
individual differences based on unique ethnic, cultural, gender and
political backgrounds, and the differences represented by staff in age,
education and physical ability. In a diverse environment, it becomes the
responsibility of each employee to respect these individual differences
and to refrain from imposing personal viewpoints on other staff or
students.
All personnel policies of the Johnson County Community College shall be
applied without regard to a person's race, color, age, sex, religion,
marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual
orientation or other factors which can not be lawfully considered, to the
extent specified by applicable federal and state laws.
Date of Adoption:
Revised: 3/2/00, 4/10/06
Johnson County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, marital status,
veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or other factors that cannot be
lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all
applicable laws and regulations. Inquiries concerning the college’s
compliance with its non-discrimination policies may be referred to the
Dean of Student Services or Director of Human Resources, Johnson County
Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210,
913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite
2037, Kansas City, MO 64114, 816-268-0550.
JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to
participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support
services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With
Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521, or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access
Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the
Student Center.
