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Administrative Policies
2015-2016 Catalog
to, failing to provide complete citations and references for all
work that draws on the ideas, words, or work of others, failing
to identify the contributors to work done in collaboration,
submitting duplicate work to be evaluated in different courses
without the knowledge and consent of the instructors involved,
or failing to observe computer security systems and software
copyrights. Incidents of cheating and plagiarismmay result in
any of a variety of sanctions and penalties, which may range
from a failing grade on the particular examination, paper,
project, or assignment in question to a failing grade in the
course, at the discretion of the instructor and depending on
the severity and frequency of the incidents.
Authority and Disciplinary
Actions
Instructors shall be in charge of their classes and students are
under obligation to respect the authority of each instructor.
Reedley College seeks to develop responsible, democratic
citizenship among the students enrolled. Students are
responsible for their conduct. Failure to adhere to the college’s
standards will result in disciplinary action. The college reserves
the right to exclude at any time a student who violates student
conduct standards and/or is not taking proper advantage of
the opportunities offered. (See Student Right to Know on
page 10).
Reedley College reserves the right to exclude at any time a
student who, in the judgment of the administration, is not
taking proper advantage of the opportunities offered.
Student Rights
Student rights are protected by federal and state laws, and
by policies established by the trustees of the State Center
Community College District. It is therefore essential for the
protection of students’ rights that procedures be established
and followed which would identify violations of student
conduct standards and the resolutions of such violations.
Students have a right to an oral or written notice (reasons for
disciplinary action), an opportunity for a review, and a decision
given orally or in writing. For more information contact the
Vice President of Student Services’ office. (Board Policy 5520,
Administrative Regulation 5520)
Removal from Class by Instructor
Reedley College’s Student Code of Conduct Policy (Board
Policy 5520 and Educational Code 76032) authorizes an
instructor to remove a disruptive student from his or her class
for the day of the removal and the next class meeting. The
instructor shall immediately report the removal to the Vice
President of Student Services. During the period of removal,
a student shall not be returned to the class from which he or
she was removed without the concurrence of the instructor
of the class.
Grievance Policy for Students
Any complaint concerning an alleged unauthorized or
unjustified act or decision by any staff member which
adversely affects the grades, status, rights, or privileges of a
student is the concern of the Reedley College administration.
A student should see the following people if the concern is
an academic matter:
1. Instructor
2. Dean of Instruction
3. Vice President of Instruction
4. Petition Academic Standards Committee
(obtain petition form from Admissions and
Records)
A student should see the following people if the concern is
a non-academic matter:
• If it involves an administrator - immediate
supervisor
• If it involves certificated/classified staff
immediate supervisor
• If it involves another student - Vice President
of Student Services
If the student’s concern(s) remain unresolved, the student
may submit the grievance in writing.
Grievances regarding non-academic matters are submitted
to the Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator at
Reedley College or at the Madera Community College
Center or the Oakhurst Community College Center.
At Reedley College, grievance forms may be obtained at
the Vice President of Student Services’ office in the Student
Services Building (559) 638-0300, ext. 3217.
Individuals seeking information and/or resolution of alleged
acts of discrimination are directed to contact the Reedley
College Vice President of Student Services at (559) 638-
0300, ext. 3217.