Student Rights
Policy on Academic Integrity
Saint Paul College fosters the highest standards of academic integrity and the highest regard for truth and honesty. The attempt by students to present as their own any work not actually performed by them; collusion, fabrication and cheating on examinations, papers and other course-related work; stealing, duplicating or selling examinations; substituting for others in class discussions or examinations; producing other students’ papers or projects; knowingly furnishing false or misleading academic information on official College records are considered violations of academic integrity and destructive to the central mission of the College.
Students who violate academic integrity shall, after due process, be subject to College sanctions that may include failure on assignments and examinations, and in courses, and suspension or expulsion. Established academic integrity policies, procedures, and sanctions are communicated in classes and publications, such as the student/faculty handbooks, and during orientation programs.
Code of Student Conduct
Students are expected to be familiar with the Code of Student Conduct and the Student Conduct System as presented in the Student Handbook. The rights and responsibilities of students and the expectations of the College are described in the handbook, along with grievance and other procedures. Students are responsible for observing all civil and criminal laws while on school property and for conducting themselves in a manner that does not interfere with the educational process. Behavior that is threatening to the safety or welfare of one’s self or others, or that is harassing or discriminatory in nature, will be reviewed promptly by the College and appropriate action will be taken. The Code of Student Conduct does not replace nor reduce the requirements of civil or criminal laws. The Student Handbook is available in the Admissions Office. Students are also expected to be familiar with academic policies and procedures as described in this catalog.
Racial Harassment and Racial Bias Policy
Racial harassment is a form of discrimination in violation of Title VI, of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and Chapter 363 of the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Saint Paul College will not tolerate racial bias or racial harassment.
The College declares that its policy is to provide an educational environment free of offensive, hostile, or intimidating actions or speech directed against any person because of the person’s race. It is a goal of this policy to ensure that timely and appropriate actions will be taken to correct these conditions whenever and wherever found and substantiated. The substantiation of such conditions and description of appropriate actions are defined in administrative procedures that implement this policy. It is the Policy of the College to exercise clear, responsible, and decisive leadership in affirming these principles and accomplishing these purposes.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of sexual discrimination which is a violation of Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 363, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Saint Paul College Policy.
Saint Paul College disapproves of any form of sexual harassment. It will deal swiftly and severely with employees or students found guilty of sexually harassing other employees or students. You have the right to attend classes:
- Free from physical or verbal abuse;
- Free from un-welcome, un-wanted sexual advances; and
- Free from personal intimidation or sexual harassment from staff or other students.
Smoking and Tobacco Use
Saint Paul College adheres to the following policy with regard to smoking and tobacco use. A designated smoking area is located (outdoors) at the east end of the building at the front circle drive. According to this policy, you may not smoke or use a tobacco product while in:
- Any buildings that are owned or leased by the College;
- Any location or facility during any College or College sponsored educational program, activity, or event regardless of its location.
Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
The Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) requires technical colleges to establish and enforce policies that prohibit the possession, use, and distribution of illegal drugs and illegal use of alcohol. Saint Paul College has a program to insure that students can study, learn, and relax in an environment free from illegal drugs and the illegal use of alcohol. Saint Paul College prohibits students from possessing, using, and/or distributing illegal drugs and the illegal use of alcohol on the College campus or in College vehicles. Possession, use and distribution of illegal drugs and the illegal use and distribution of alcohol are also prohibited at all College sponsored activities that occur on- or off-campus.
Statement of Student Responsibilities
Students at Saint Paul College as members of the College community, in addition to the basic constitutional rights enjoyed by all citizens, have specific rights related to academic freedom and their status as students. The rights are described in the Students Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
Students are expected to exercise their freedom with responsibility. Student responsibilities include, but are not limited to, respecting and valuing the rights and differences of all members of the College community; refraining from any and all proscribed behaviors as listed in the next section, “Proscribed Conduct;” refraining from performing acts of violence or harassment against any member of the College community; and abiding by all College policies and procedures.
