Page 90 of Delgado Community College 2004-2005 Catalog by Delgado Community College New Orleans Louisiana

12. Conduct which adversely affects the students suitability as a member of the academic community (e.g., drunkenness, use of profanity, disorderly conduct). 13. Aiding or inciting others to commit any act set forth above. 14. Smoking in any college facility. 15. Gambling in any form on college property. 16. Use or possession of any alcoholic beverage on campus except at functions as approved by the Chancellor of the College. 17. Misuse or Abuse of Computer Equipment, Programs, or Data Unauthorized use of computing resources or use of computing resources for unauthorized purposes is prohibited. This may include but is not limited to such activities as accessing or copying programs, records, or data belonging to the College or another user without permission; attempting to breach the security of another users account or deprive another user of access to the Colleges computing resources; knowingly or carelessly performing an act that will interfere with the normal operation of computers, terminals, peripherals, or networks; using the Colleges computing resources for personal or financial gain; allowing non-college personnel access to college computing resources; displaying obscene, lewd, or sexually harassing images or text in use of college computing services; transporting copies of College programs, records, or data to another person or computer site without written authorization; attempting to destroy or modify programs, records or data belonging to the College or another user. Actions requiring discipline are not limited to the above. STUDENT JUDICIAL PROCEDURE In case of student misconduct, the following procedures apply: 1. Report is made in writing to the chief student affairs official of the campus or learning center within one week of the incident. 2. The Student Affairs official, having determined that a violation has taken place, interviews the student within one week. 3. The Student Affairs official either notifies the parties involved that no disciplinary action is merited or investigates the charges further. 4. The Student Affairs official then either imposes a sanction or schedules a hearing with the Campus Judicial Committee. Either way, the student is informed. 5. The student may challenge the decision of the Student Affairs official by requesting a hearing before the Campus Judicial Committee. 6. Following the hearing, the student may appeal to the Campus Provost within 72 hours. (For a complete description of the policy and procedures, see Student Judicial Code (SA-1448.1A, 2001), available in the Student Affairs Office on each campus.) DRUG-FREE CAMPUS POLICY Delgado Community College prohibits the abuse of drugs, including alcohol. It is unlawful to possess, use, or distribute illicit drugs on Delgado property or at any collegesponsored event, whether or not the event occurs on campus. In addition, Delgado prohibits the use of alcohol on campus, except as designated in the college policy Alcoholic Beverages at Student Functions (SA-1475.1c, 1997). The college provides counseling, referral services, and other assistance to students, faculty, and staff who seek help with substance abuse problems. Alcohol and drugs can seriously damage physical and mental health, as well as jeopardize personal and public safety. For these reasons, violators of the Delgado drug policy will face disciplinary action, as outlined in Drug-Free College (PR-2530.1A, 1997). Penalties for students who are substance abusers include suspension or expulsion. 88

[close]