Types of Disciplinary Action
Reprimand: Written or verbal notice to the student or campus visitor that continued or repetitive behavior or misconduct will be cause for further disciplinary action.
Probation: Suspension of the privilege to participate in extra-curricular activities and certain other student privileges.Expulsion: Exclusion by the SBCCD Board of Trustees from the college and all college-sponsored activities.
Faculty-Initiated Removal
A faculty member may remove, for good cause, any student from his/her class for up to two (2) class sessions. The student shall not return to the class during the period of the removal without permission of the instructor. Nothing herein will prevent the college president or designee from recommending further discipline in accordance with these procedures based on facts that led to the removal. As used in this rule, “good cause” includes those offenses listed in the Student Code of Conduct. The faculty member is not obliged to provide makeup opportunities for class work missed during the two (2) class sessions of suspension.
Due Process
An accused student has the right to due process, as outlined in SBCCD Administrative Procedure 5500.