Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities - Continued

Behavior. An instructor has the obligation to maintain order in the classroom to preserve the integrity of the learning environment. If the instructor feels that the behavior of a student is disturbing or otherwise interfering with instruction, then the student may be asked to leave the class. The student may be allowed to return to the next class meeting after consultation with the instructor. The instructor may have further consultation with the department chair and the Vice President for Instruction to determine if dismissal should be recommended. The student may appeal a dismissal decision to the President, whose ruling will be final. Furthermore, disruptive behavior may result in additional disciplinary action.

Summary of Reported Campus Crimes. This information is provided to all students and employees each year beginning with this report, in compliance with The Federal Student Right-to-know and Campus Security Act. Questions about this report or Campus Security in general may be directed to the Director of Physical Plant Department or the Dean of Students.

A. On campus crimes reported to Physical Plant Department by major category:

	1995	1996	1997
	Total Stats Hate Crime Stats	Total Stats Hate Crime Stats	Total Stats Hate Crime Stats
1. Homicide Offenses	0 0	0 0	0 0
2. Sex Offenses, Nonforcible	0 0	0 0	0 0
3. Sex Offenses, Forcible	0 0	0 0	0 0
4. Robbery	0 0	0 0	0 0
5. Aggravated Assault	0 0	0 0	0 0
6. Burglary/Breaking & Entering	2 0	2 0	0 0
7. Larceny/Theft	15 0	14 0	12 0
8. Motor Vehicle Theft	0 0	0 0	0 0
9. Liquor law Violations	0 0	0 0	0 0
10. Drug Abuse Violations	0 0	0 0	0 0
11. Weapon Possessions	0 0	0 0	0 0

Student Discipline. Academic and personal behavior of OWCC students shall be governed by policies contained in the college catalog, the Student Handbook, such other policies as may be approved by the Board of Trustees on recommendation of the President and by pertinent provisions of Florida Statutes and FAC Rules. Any act or behavior by a student which tends to interfere with or otherwise disrupt the orderly conduct, process, functions and/or interests of the college is prohibited. Such acts and behaviors include but are not limited to the following:

1. Cheating in any form, including plagiarism (such behavior may result in academic penalty and/or course failure at the discretion of the instructor, which may be appealed by the student);
2. Gambling;
3. Theft, vandalism or destruction of college property, or property of members of the college community;
4. Falsification of personal or college records;
5. The use, manufacture, distribution, sale, or possession of alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs on campus or at any college-sponsored event or activity;
6. Violence, including but not limited to sexual assault, robbery, murder or battery against any member or guest of the college community;
7. Hazing; and Harassment.

Instances of prohibited student behavior, which may include cheating and plagiarism, will be referred to the Dean of Students for resolution.

A member of Student Services will be appointed to make inquiries into the circumstances of the matter to determine if it has been handled through the proper channels. The inquiry will be completed within seven (7) working days of the submission date. This person may recommend that the matter be dismissed, settled informally, or be the subject of formal charges.

All reports of sexual assault and/or harassment are to be treated as confidential. The member of the college staff receiving the complaint should treat the victim with respect and consideration. It is important that confidentiality be extended to the accused as well as the victim. All persons involved in this procedure are directed not to discuss the matter except with college personnel involved in the process, attorneys for the victim and/or the accused, law enforcement personnel and other authorized agencies.

Informal settlement will be at the discretion of the Dean of Students who may do one or more of the following: give oral or written warning and/or admonition; require restitution or counseling. The informal settlement will take place within seven (7) working days of the inquiry recommendation.

Formal charges, in writing, will be prepared by the Dean of Students within five (5) working days and presented to the accused student. The charges will include:

1. The accused student's name, address, and social security number.
2. A description of the alleged violation that includes dates, times, and places.
3. The names of any witnesses and a description of any physical or written evidence that was known at the time that formal charges were prepared.