Student Code of Conduct

Columbus State Community College has a high standard of conduct for members of its college community, including students. Consistent with the educational mission of the College, Columbus State Community College students are expected to perform all work honestly, maintain prescribed academic standards, pay all debts to the college, and respect the property and rights of others.

To ensure the maintenance of an environment conducive to the attainment of the educational mission of Columbus State Community College, the President is authorized to establish such rules and regulations as are deemed appropriate and necessary for the orderly operation of the college. In addition to these rules, the behaviors enumerated under Academic and Behavioral Misconduct may result in penalties up to and including expulsion from the college.

Should the concern involve allegations of sexual harassment/sexual violence and/or violations of civil rights the matter will be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Joan Cook, 614-287-2636 (for more information, please view cscc.edu/about/equity-compliance/).

Information for Crime Victims about Disciplinary Proceedings

Upon written request, Columbus State Community College will disclose to the alleged victim of any crime of violence, or a nonforcible sex offense, the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by CSCC against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or offense.

If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of the crime or offense, the information shall be provided, upon request, to the next of kin of the alleged victim.

This provision applies to any disciplinary proceeding conducted on or after August 14, 2009.

Student Code of Conduct Policy 7-10

Student Code of Conduct Procedure 7-10 (G)