Policies

SP 2610 Student Code of Conduct

Section: 2000 Students
Sub Section: SP 2600 Student Discipline 
Title: SP 2610 Student Code of Conduct
Associated Policies: ITP 8201 Data Security; ITP 8202 Electronic Communication
Associated Regulations: SR 2610 Student Code of Conduct; SR 2620 Disciplinary Proceedings; SR 2120 Title IX for Students; ITR 8100 Acceptable Use; IR 6410 Electronic Devices in the Physical Learning Environment; SR 2740 Student Rights and Responsibilities
References: MO. Statute Section 178.835 
Supersedes: 9.3
Responsible Administrator: Chief Student Services Officer
Initial Approval: 09-25-2010  Last Revision: 08-19-2020

The Three Rivers College Board of Trustees recognizes that students are both citizens and members of the academic community. Students enjoy freedom of speech and assembly, freedom of the press, right to petition and the right of due process, subject to reasonable restriction. Upon enrolling at the college, each student assumes an obligation for conduct compatible with the college’s mission as an educational institution and for compliance with the laws enacted by the federal, state and local governments.

Missouri Statue 178.835 gives full authority to the governing body of each public community college, to adopt rules and regulations that enable the enforcement and power to discipline its students including but not limited to; the power of suspension and expulsion for any violation of such rules and regulations. If this Student Code of Conduct is violated or ignored by the student, the college must in the interest of fulfilling its mission, institute appropriate disciplinary action. Misconduct may result in a student being subject to formal disciplinary proceedings as outlined in Student Regulation 2620.

DOCUMENT HISTORY:

09-25-2010:    Initial Approval of policy Student Code of Conduct. 
09-16-2015:
  Revision of position title Vice President for Student Success to Chief Student Services Officer.
09-21-2016:    The College Board of Trustees approved the name change of the college from Three Rivers Community College to Three Rivers College.
08-19-2020:
  Updates relating to new Title IX Ruling, as well as the addition of references for ITR 8100 Acceptable Use, ITP 8201 Data Security, and ITP 8202 Electronic Communication.

SP 2620 Disciplinary Proceedings

Section: 2000 Students
Sub Section: SP 2600 Student Discipline
Title: SP 2620 Disciplinary Proceedings 
Associated Policies: NA
Associated Regulations: SR 2610 Student Code of Conduct; SR 2620 Disciplinary Proceedings 
References: MO. Statute Section 178.835
Supersedes: 9.3.2
Responsible Administrator: Chief Student Services Officer
Initial Approval: 08-25-2010  Last Revision: 04-21-2017

Students of Three Rivers College should maintain the highest standards of academic and personal integrity, honesty and discipline at all times. Students failing to maintain those standards and/or violate college policies, regulations, and procedures are subject to appropriate disciplinary procedures and associated penalties, up to and including, but not limited to expulsion from Three Rivers College.

DOCUMENT HISTORY:

08-25-2010:    Initial approval of policy Disciplinary SP 2620 Proceedings and Student Rights.  
09-16-2015:
  Revision of position title Vice President for Student Success to Chief Student Services Officer.
09-21-2016:    The College Board of Trustees approved the name change of the college from Three Rivers Community College to Three Rivers College.
04-21-2017:    Minor revision of title SP 2620 Disciplinary Proceedings and Student Rights to SP 2620 Disciplinary Proceedings.