DXATC - CODE OF CONDUCT

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Students attending Dixie Applied Technology College shall conduct themselves in a manner consistent with customary standards of employment. Faculty and staff of DXATC are committed to providing all students a positive learning environment where employment skills can be learned in a safe atmosphere.

The following are considered unacceptable and not permitted for all students attending DXATC, or while on college owned or controlled property, while on externship or clinical assignments, or while representing the college in the community.

Use of alcohol and drugs not prescribed to the holder is not allowed. Use of, possession of, or trafficking of controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia in class or on the premises will result in automatic expulsion.
Animals are not allowed in college facilities except those animals serving the disabled or those used for educational purposes.
Knowing or recklessly causing, or attempting to cause, serious physical harm to another will not be tolerated. This includes any threat or act of violence intended to harass, frighten, cause harm, or emotional duress.
Cheating is a serious offense and will be punished by penalties that are deemed appropriate. Instructors in each program will determine the policy that applies for cheating for their program. Students will be subject to the DXATC policy on disciplinary action, (#2-3) Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions
A student intentionally or recklessly damaging, destroying, defacing, or tampering with the property of the DXATC will be subject to the DXATC policy on disciplinary action, (#2-3) Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions
Students who knowingly or recklessly furnish false information to college officials, faculty, or staff will be subject to the DXATC policy on disciplinary action, (#2-3) Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions
Students are expected to wear clothing appropriate for safety and the effective performance of tasks in the area of training in which they are enrolled.
- Dress codes for training programs are determined by the standards set by business and industry.
- Individual programs will utilize their program advisory committee to set the dress code standard for the program. Students will be provided the dress code standards by the instructor for each course in the program
- Students who violate the program dress code policy will be subject to the DXATC policy on disciplinary action, (#2-3) Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions
Children are not allowed in the labs and classrooms because they may be disturbing to the instructors or fellow classmates, or damage may occur to the lab equipment. Children in other parts of the college must be under the supervision of an adult at all times.

Confidentiality of Records

Student transcripts are available from the Student Services Office by written request only. Upon graduation each student will receive one free transcript. Additional copies of transcripts are available by written request at $3.00 per copy.

DXATC complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This act protects the privacy of educational records, establishes the rights of students to inspect their own educational records, establishes the rights of students to inspect and review their records and provides guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data. Copies of the FERPA guidelines are available at the DXATC Student Services Office.

Original student registration forms, applicants for graduation, and original supporting documents are retained at the DXATC. Copies of graduation documents are also retained at the Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT) Central Administration Office.

Disabilities

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) provide comprehensive civil rights and the protection of persons with disabilities.

“No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States….shall, solely on the basis of disability, be denied access to, or the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity provided by any institution receiving federal financial assistance.”
A ‘qualified student’ is defined as a student ….“who meets the academic and technical standards required for admission or participation in the education program or activity.” (Source – Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 504) Dixie Applied Technology College may not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, educational process or treatment of students with disabilities. The student must voluntarily disclose that they have a disability (self-identify), request accommodation and provide documentation of their disability. DXATC contracts with the DSC Disability Resource Center for counseling and advisement in the ADA area. For further information, contact the Student Services Office (435) 652-7729.

Sanctions for Misconduct

It is the responsibility of DXATC to maintain a safe, healthful, and educational environment. The welfare and success of DXATC students depend on the physical and psychological health of those students. The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct. The level of sanction imposed upon the student will be commensurate with the severity of the violation. A student’s record of conduct may be considered when determining the appropriate sanction to be imposed. Minor infractions occurring within programs will normally be handled by the program instructor or department head. The Student Services Director or their designee is in charge of applying college wide sanctions for student misconduct. More than one sanction may be imposed from the list for any single violation.

Warning: A warning is a verbal or written reprimand for violating a College regulation or policy. The warning advises a student that any further violations may result in more stringent disciplinary action.
Probation: Probation involves the imposition of specified restrictions which deprive the student of various privileges for a stated period of time. The extent of the restrictions and the length of the period of time are to be determined by the magnitude of the offense. Probation is considered a series matter and further infractions of College rules and regulations subject a student to possible suspension or expulsion.
Suspension: A student who receives a suspension will be excluded from College facilities and all College-related activities for a stated period of time. To be considered for re-admission, the student must present an application for re-admission to the Student Services Director and may be required to meet additional criteria for continued enrollment
Expulsion: Any student who receives expulsion will be permanently excluded from DXATC. Once a student has been expelled, he or she is not eligible for re-admission.
Interim Suspension: In certain circumstances the Student Services Director may impose an interim suspension prior to the hearing. Interim Suspension may be imposed only:

To ensure the safety and well being of members of the College community or preservation of College property.
To ensure the students own physical or emotional well being
Or if the student poses a definite threat or interference with the normal operations of Dixie Applied Technology College. Students have the rigt to appeal sanctions imposed.



	Home Programs Custom Fit Training Admissions & Registration Student Information General Information Campus Contacts		STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Students attending Dixie Applied Technology College shall conduct themselves in a manner consistent with customary standards of employment. Faculty and staff of DXATC are committed to providing all students a positive learning environment where employment skills can be learned in a safe atmosphere. The following are considered unacceptable and not permitted for all students attending DXATC, or while on college owned or controlled property, while on externship or clinical assignments, or while representing the college in the community. Use of alcohol and drugs not prescribed to the holder is not allowed. Use of, possession of, or trafficking of controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia in class or on the premises will result in automatic expulsion. Animals are not allowed in college facilities except those animals serving the disabled or those used for educational purposes. Knowing or recklessly causing, or attempting to cause, serious physical harm to another will not be tolerated. This includes any threat or act of violence intended to harass, frighten, cause harm, or emotional duress. Cheating is a serious offense and will be punished by penalties that are deemed appropriate. Instructors in each program will determine the policy that applies for cheating for their program. Students will be subject to the DXATC policy on disciplinary action, (#2-3) Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions A student intentionally or recklessly damaging, destroying, defacing, or tampering with the property of the DXATC will be subject to the DXATC policy on disciplinary action, (#2-3) Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions Students who knowingly or recklessly furnish false information to college officials, faculty, or staff will be subject to the DXATC policy on disciplinary action, (#2-3) Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions Students are expected to wear clothing appropriate for safety and the effective performance of tasks in the area of training in which they are enrolled. Dress codes for training programs are determined by the standards set by business and industry. Individual programs will utilize their program advisory committee to set the dress code standard for the program. Students will be provided the dress code standards by the instructor for each course in the program Students who violate the program dress code policy will be subject to the DXATC policy on disciplinary action, (#2-3) Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions Children are not allowed in the labs and classrooms because they may be disturbing to the instructors or fellow classmates, or damage may occur to the lab equipment. Children in other parts of the college must be under the supervision of an adult at all times. Confidentiality of Records Student transcripts are available from the Student Services Office by written request only. Upon graduation each student will receive one free transcript. Additional copies of transcripts are available by written request at $3.00 per copy. DXATC complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This act protects the privacy of educational records, establishes the rights of students to inspect their own educational records, establishes the rights of students to inspect and review their records and provides guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data. Copies of the FERPA guidelines are available at the DXATC Student Services Office. Original student registration forms, applicants for graduation, and original supporting documents are retained at the DXATC. Copies of graduation documents are also retained at the Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT) Central Administration Office. Disabilities The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) provide comprehensive civil rights and the protection of persons with disabilities. “No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States….shall, solely on the basis of disability, be denied access to, or the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity provided by any institution receiving federal financial assistance.” A ‘qualified student’ is defined as a student ….“who meets the academic and technical standards required for admission or participation in the education program or activity.” (Source – Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 504) Dixie Applied Technology College may not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, educational process or treatment of students with disabilities. The student must voluntarily disclose that they have a disability (self-identify), request accommodation and provide documentation of their disability. DXATC contracts with the DSC Disability Resource Center for counseling and advisement in the ADA area. For further information, contact the Student Services Office (435) 652-7729. Sanctions for Misconduct It is the responsibility of DXATC to maintain a safe, healthful, and educational environment. The welfare and success of DXATC students depend on the physical and psychological health of those students. The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct. The level of sanction imposed upon the student will be commensurate with the severity of the violation. A student’s record of conduct may be considered when determining the appropriate sanction to be imposed. Minor infractions occurring within programs will normally be handled by the program instructor or department head. The Student Services Director or their designee is in charge of applying college wide sanctions for student misconduct. More than one sanction may be imposed from the list for any single violation. Warning: A warning is a verbal or written reprimand for violating a College regulation or policy. The warning advises a student that any further violations may result in more stringent disciplinary action. Probation: Probation involves the imposition of specified restrictions which deprive the student of various privileges for a stated period of time. The extent of the restrictions and the length of the period of time are to be determined by the magnitude of the offense. Probation is considered a series matter and further infractions of College rules and regulations subject a student to possible suspension or expulsion. Suspension: A student who receives a suspension will be excluded from College facilities and all College-related activities for a stated period of time. To be considered for re-admission, the student must present an application for re-admission to the Student Services Director and may be required to meet additional criteria for continued enrollment Expulsion: Any student who receives expulsion will be permanently excluded from DXATC. Once a student has been expelled, he or she is not eligible for re-admission. Interim Suspension: In certain circumstances the Student Services Director may impose an interim suspension prior to the hearing. Interim Suspension may be imposed only: To ensure the safety and well being of members of the College community or preservation of College property. To ensure the students own physical or emotional well being Or if the student poses a definite threat or interference with the normal operations of Dixie Applied Technology College. Students have the rigt to appeal sanctions imposed.