Cuyahoga Community College is committed to providing high-quality, accessible and affordable education within a student-centered environment.
To maintain these high standards, the College must create an atmosphere conducive to growth and civility. The Student Conduct Code supports the mission of the College, promotes the scholarly and civic development in a safe and secure learning environment, and protects the people, properties and processes that sustain the College.
The Student Conduct Code identifies prohibited conduct and clarifies when the code applies to student behavior. It closely relates to the College’s Student Judicial System procedure (rule 3354:1-30-03.6), which sets forth penalties imposed for prohibited conduct and establishes a disciplinary process for alleged violations.
Our goal is to help students mature both socially and intellectually during their time at
Tri-C. Students must understand the institutional values reflected in our policies and become familiar with the importance of personal integrity.
The Office of Student Affairs uses the institutional values of integrity, respect, responsibility, fairness and diversity as a framework for its programs and practices.
Examples of behaviors that cultivate a civil atmosphere include:
- Attending class on time and actively participating.
- Listening in class when the instructor or other students are speaking.
- Turning off your cellphone and other electronic devices during class time, unless otherwise instructed.
- Respecting the rights of others to express viewpoints different from your own.
As a Cuyahoga Community College student, you are expected to uphold these core values and contribute to the growth and development of the campus. It is your responsibility — and in your best interest — to become familiar with all applicable conduct-related policies. The student conduct process is not a legal process and is separate from local, state and federal court proceedings.
Rather, the standard of responsibility is based on a preponderance of evidence. The student conduct process is designed to:
- Determine consequences for behaviors that violate College rules and policies and/or local, state and federal laws.
- Offer outcomes that help students understand the impact of their actions.
- Protect the integrity of students, faculty, staff, the institution and the College community.
Contact your campus Student Affairs office for more information.
Office of Student Affairs
Visit Tri-C's Policies and Procedures webpage to view all College procedures. The student handbook is available online at tri-c.edu/studenthandbook.