BP 5500 — Standards of Student Conduct
The President/Chief Executive Officer shall establish procedures for disciplining students in accordance with the requirements for due process of the federal and state laws and regulations. The procedures shall clearly define the conduct that is subject to discipline, and shall identify potential disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, the removal, suspension, or expulsion of a student. The Board of Trustees shall consider any recommendation from the President/Chief Executive Officer for expulsion. The Board shall consider an expulsion recommendation in closed session unless the student requests that the matter be considered in a public meeting. Final action by the Board on the expulsion shall be taken at a public meeting. Compton College is dedicated to maintaining an optimal learning environment and insists upon academic honesty and adherence to standards of student conduct. To uphold the academic integrity, all members of the academic community shall assume responsibility for providing an educational environment of the highest standard characterized by academic honesty. It is the responsibility of all members of the academic community to encourage learning, promote honesty, and act with fairness. Student conduct at Compton College must conform to federal and state laws and District policies and procedures. Compton College personnel are dedicated to maintaining a positive learning environment. Optimal standards of conduct are essential to the maintenance of a qu