Conduct, Discipline, and Due Process

Polk State College has maintained a tradition of excellence regarding students’ academic and extracurricular conduct. Student responsibility and conduct. The College expects each participating student to act in a responsible manner that supports and enhances the educational process. A students’ demeanor and interactions should be a reflection of the academic and professional atmosphere of the institution.

Although the vast majority of students are never affected by issues regarding discipline, any event of unacceptable conduct occur is dealt with in a manner supporting Polk State College’s educational purpose.

District Board of Trustees (DBOT) Rule 4.01: Code of Conduct for Students and Student Organizations (and other related procedures) define unacceptable conduct, including sexual misconduct. This rule also sets forth applicable processes penalties, and disciplinary procedures for violations, as well as due-process. Information summarizing these regulations is available online. Polk State College Procedure 5028: Student Code of Conduct: Sanctions and Assignment of Penalties for Violations outlines actions the College may take if an individual violates the Polk State College Student Code of Conduct.

Interim Suspensions

The Associate Vice President of Student Services or the Senior Vice President for Student Services and Campus Operations (or a designee) may suspend a student for an interim period pending disciplinary proceedings, a medical evaluation, or psychological evaluation. Interim suspensions are indicated when there is reason to believe that the continued presence of the student on the College campus poses a possible threat to the individual, others, or to the stability and continuance of normal College functions.