Notwithstanding anything in this Student Handbook or the College’s policies to the contrary, the President of the College shall retain the authority to be exercised in her/his absolute discretion to hear, review, and impose disciplinary sanctions or delegate the authority to do so to another administrative officer, with respect to any grievance or complaint alleging or involving the following subject matter
- Serious violations of the College’s policies pertaining to hazing, harassment, or prohibited student organizations.
- Conduct involving serious physical injury or the threat of or potential for such injury.
- Damage to College property in excess of $500.
- Conduct occurring within the last five days of any academic semester.
- Any other conduct that the President determines should be addressed exclusively by the President in the overall best interest of the College community.
The President or a designee shall determine and advise the accused student of the procedure to be followed in connection with the hearing on the grievance. At a minimum, the accused student shall be informed of the grievance and shall have a right to present a defense, as well as present any other parties with relevant information, documents, and exhibits. In the event the President or a designee determines that a violation has occurred, the President or a designee may impose any sanctions that she/he determines to be appropriate. No appeal to the President’s decision may be made; however, if the matter is heard by an administrative officer designated by the President, an appeal may be made to the President, whose decision will be final.