The “Campus Rules” are an extension of Board policy.  The twelve rules cited below address specific points of information, which caution students about unacceptable behavior on the campus grounds.

CAMPUS RULES:

 1. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings.  Designated areas are located throughout the campus.

 2. Eating and drinking are prohibited in all buildings, except where food is sold or is part of an approved and scheduled activity.

 3. Gambling on the campus is prohibited.  Gaming is restricted to the Student Center.

 4. Animals not indigenous to the campus grounds are not allowed on campus.  Exceptions shall be made for certified companion animals and those animals previously approved by college officials for specific educational purposes.

 5. Literature to be distributed must be approved by the Director of Student Affairs.

 6. Children are not allowed on campus unless under the supervision of a parent/guardian or are officially enrolled in an approved college program.  Children may not attend classes with a parent/guardian unless the course is specifically designed to include children.  Children must be supervised so educational activities are not interrupted and may not be left unattended in common areas, such as the library, student center, computer labs, food services area, quad, or college parking lot.

 7. Unauthorized vehicles (vehicles without parking permit) must use visitor parking or purchase a one-day parking permit.

 8. Students are required to be fully attired, including shirts or blouses and footgear.

 9. Skateboarding, skating and bike riding are prohibited on campus grounds.

 10. The use of radios, electronic recording devices, tape or compact disc players without headphones is prohibited on campus expect in connection with approved campus/classroom activities.

 11. Electronic recording devices may not be used in classrooms without the permission of the instructor.

 12. Student consumption of alcohol or use of controlled substances, with the exception of medical prescriptions, is not permitted during Fullerton College field trips, competition events, or any college sanctioned activity, regardless of age.

SUMMARY SUSPENSION:

 When serious violations of college regulation or procedures occur as a result of inappropriate student conduct, the college shall take immediate action (summary suspension) to resolve the problem.  The action may occur as follows:

1. Removal from Class - The involuntary removal of a student from class by an instructor for maximum of two consecutive class sessions.

2. Removal from Facility – The involuntary removal of a student by an administrator from a District or college facility, or facility under control of the District or college for a maximum of two consecutive days.

3. Withdrawal of Consent to Remain on Campus – Withdrawal of consent by the President or President’s designee for a student or other person to remain on the College campus in accordance with California Penal Code Section 626.4, where the College President has reasonable cause to believe that the student has willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the campus.

 DEFINITIONS:

 1. Expulsion - The involuntary removal of a student from the District and all District programs for one or more terms, or permanently, by action of the Board of Trustees.

 2. Formal Hearing - A hearing conducted before a hearing officer or hearing panel in accordance with administrative procedures during which the student and the District may call and examine witnesses and present documentary evidence.

 3. Informal Hearing - A meeting between the student and the Student Discipline Officer or designee in accordance with administrative procedures to discuss the charges and provide the student with the opportunity to respond to the charges orally, or in writing.

 4. Suspension - The involuntary removal of a student for good cause from one or more classes or from the college by the President or designee for a limited period of time, which can be short-term or long-term suspension (up to ten consecutive days).

 5. Removal from Class - The involuntary removal of a student from class by an Instructor for a maximum period of two consecutive class sessions.

 6. Removal from Facility - The involuntary removal of a student by an administrator from a District or College facility, or facility under the control of the District or College for a maximum period of two consecutive days.

 7. Disciplinary Probation - A status between good standing and suspension or expulsion.  It covers a stated trial period and disciplinary conditions required of the student.  At the end of the trial period, it shall be determined, based on whether the probationary conditions have been met, whether the student is to be returned to good standing, suspended, recommended for expulsion, or subject to other disciplinary action.

 8. Loss of Privileges - Disciplinary action involving the loss of certain student privileges, such as eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities, for a stated period of time.

 9. Formal Reprimand - Written admonition or warning to cease and desist from conduct that has been determined to violate the standards of student conduct.   A formal reprimand becomes part of a student's permanent record and is considered in the event of future violations of the standards of student conduct.

 10. Informal Reprimand - An oral admonition or warning to cease and desist from conduct that has been determined to violate the standards of student conduct.  A record of the fact that an informal reprimand has been given may be retained as part of a student's record for a period of up to one year and is considered in the event of future violations of the standards of student conduct during the period of retention.  It is the student's responsibility to request that the record be removed upon expiration of the period of retention.

 11. Withdrawal of Consent to Remain on Campus - Withdrawal of consent by the President or the President's designee for a student or other person to remain on a College campus in accordance with California Penal Code section 626.4 where the College President has reasonable cause to believe that the student has willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the campus.