Student Code of Conduct

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Student Responsibility for Rules and Regulations

Students are responsible for knowing and complying with Flagler College rules and regulations, as published in the Student Handbook, the Student Code of Conduct, and verbal or written policies, as announced by the College administration. This handbook and Code of Conduct are published for the information of students and is intended to convey expectations regarding the conduct of all Flagler College students. 

Rules and regulations governing student conduct are prescribed to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and to promote the academic and social purposes of the College. Flagler grants students the privilege of attending the College on the condition that they must comply with its rules, regulations, policies and procedures, as they exist at the time of admission and as they may be amended from time to time. The College reserves the right to suspend or terminate the privilege of attendance, if the student violates the rules of conduct or if their enrollment is deemed contrary to the best interest of the institution. 

From the time a student applies to the College, until the date at which their enrollment is officially terminated, the College reserves the right to take cognizance of any conduct on the part of the student that may disqualify him or her from initial enrollment or from continuing enrollment for successive terms. 

Initial enrollment may be denied to a prospective student who violates any law, statute or ordinance, or who engages in any behavior that would constitute a violation of the College’s standards of conduct. 

Once enrolled, students are accountable for their conduct both on and off campus. This accountability applies not only during the academic term but also during vacations and periods between academic terms. Accordingly, the violation of any law, statute or ordinance, the violation of College rules, or conduct that reflects discredit upon the institution is subject to review and appropriate disciplinary action, regardless of whether it occurs off campus or between academic terms. 

At the conclusion of each semester, the College administration will review the academic and disciplinary records of those students who, in the opinion of the designated College official, have failed to make appropriate adjustment to Flagler College and whose continuing enrollment is in question. Any student on suspension will be subject to such review prior to re-enrollment. The College reserves the right to deny, on the basis of the review, continuing or re-enrollment to any student whose presence or conduct is deemed to be contrary to the best interest of the institution. Any student suspended may return after the specified period of the suspension. The College reserves the right to deny continuing or re-enrollment. 

Students will derive the maximum benefit from this environment by exercising the rights accorded to them by the College’s Board of Trustees.   

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights

Students have the right:  

  1. To pursue an education and participate in the college community free from discrimination as defined by federal and state and to be judged on the basis of relevant abilities, qualifications, and performance; 
  2. To freely examine and exchange diverse ideas in a civil manner inside and outside the classroom;  
  3. To associate freely with other individuals, groups of individuals, and organizations for purposes that do not infringe on the rights of others;  
  4. To function in daily activities without unreasonable concerns for personal safety;  
  5. To expect discipline to be implemented through established procedures and to have the opportunity for continued institutional involvement (as appropriate) and through the appeal process;  
  6. To be free of unreasonable intrusions into personal records and/or matters relevant to identity, living space, and well-being;  
  7. To have support in understanding self and others, getting involved with organizations on campus, planning careers, and making decisions;  
  8. To have access to established procedures for respectfully presenting and addressing their concerns/complaints to the College;  
  9. To have access to a variety of activities beyond the classroom, which support intellectual and personal development; 
  10. To have access to qualified faculty, academic technology, classrooms, libraries, presentations, and other resources necessary for the learning process; 
  11. To understand the requirements of academic programs and receive timely, useful, and regular information and advising about relevant academic and graduation requirements; 
  12. To be informed in writing (typically a syllabus) of the specific requirements and expected learning outcomes of the courses at the beginning of the semester and to expect that course requirements will not be changed without notice;  
  13. To have clear indication of their educational progress in those courses in which they are enrolled and to know how the various assignments are weighted;  
  14. To receive a fair, transparent and impartial assessment of performance as students; 
  15. To have a voice in decision-making within the college community, with opportunities including, but not limited to, the Student Government Association and participation in the Residence Hall Association.;  
  16. To expect academic and administrative policies that support intellectual inquiry, learning, and personal growth; 
  17. To have access to accurate information regarding tuition, fees, and charges for room and board, course availability, requirements for maintaining acceptable academic standards, and requirements for graduation;  
  18. To have all student-related college policies, made accessible in whatever format is necessitated by their disability or personal situation. 

Student Responsibilities

The exercise and preservation of students’ privileges require a respect for the rights of all in the community.  Students enrolling at Flagler College accept the responsibility: 

  1. To behave in a manner that is civil and compatible with the College’s function as an educational institution, both on and off campus and as local, community members; 
  2. To know and comply with the College’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, as they exist at the time of admission and as they may be amended from time to time; 
  3. To facilitate the learning environment by abiding by the College’s attendance policy, participating in class discussions, and completing assignments in compliance with the prescribed schedule; 
  4. To comply with the College’s policies regarding the dissemination of communications by accessing their College e-mail accounts on a regular basis to ensure they receive official notices in a timely manner; 
  5. To refrain from willful disruption of the educational process, destruction of property, and interference with the orderly process of the community, or with the rights of other members of the College 
  6. To respect the College’s authority and responsibility to maintain order within the community and to exclude those who are disruptive of the educational process.  

Listed below are categories of violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Within each category, behaviors or actions are described that constitute violations of the Code. The categories of violations are in writing to give students general notice of prohibited conduct. This Student Code of Conduct is not a criminal code; the illustrations below should be read broadly and are not designed to define misconduct in exhaustive terms. In addition to direct violations of the Code, students who aid, abet, incite, or attempt to commit prohibited behaviors or actions described below will be considered to have violated the Student Code of Conduct. 

Disciplinary Violations/Judicial Policies

  • Possession, use and/or consumption of alcohol when under the legal drinking age, as defined by law. 
  • Possession of open containers of alcohol or consuming of alcohol in non-approved areas. 
  • Dispensing, selling, and/or supplying alcoholic beverages to an individual who is under the legal drinking age, as defined by law. 
  • Possession or use of beer kegs, party balls, and/or other common sources of mass volume alcohol on campus, with the exception of College approved functions. 
  • Public Intoxication: observable disruptive behavior resulting from excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages (to be determined by physical observation or BAC test, if available). 
  • Violating other College or Housing policies while under the influence of alcohol. Students who choose to drink alcohol will be held fully responsible for their behavior while under the influence of alcohol. 
  • Misrepresenting or misstating one's age or using altered identification in order to prove legal drinking age. 
  • Possession or use of devices designed for the rapid consumption of alcohol, such as beer bongs and funnels. This includes games promoting the consumption of alcohol. 
  • Driving while impaired. 
  • Violation of the College's Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Policy.

  • Possession or hosting of an animal on campus, including residence hall facilities, unless prior approval has been obtained through appropriate channels. This includes animals who are brought with guests of the college.
  • Failure to properly dispose of animal waste. 
  • Abandonment, neglect and/or abuse of an animal.
  • Feeding or interacting (luring, petting, harboring) with any stray or wild animals.
  • Failure to uphold student handler responsibilities for approved animals and ESAs as outlined by the Disability Resource Center and Office of Residence Life. *See Residence Life section in Student Handbook. 

It is the policy of Flagler College to maintain a learning and work environment that is free from bullying of any type.  It shall be a violation of college policy for any student, campus guest, or third-party to bully or haze any student, employee or other member of the college community on any college property, at any college function, event or activity, or through the use of any electronic or digital technology, whether or not such use occurs on college property.

  • Physical Bullying includes pushing, shoving, kicking, poking, and/or tripping another; assaulting or threating a physical assault; damaging a person’s work area or personal property; and/or damaging or destroying a person’s work product. 
  • Verbal/Written Bullying includes ridiculing, insulting or maligning a person, either verbally or in writing; addressing abusive, threatening, derogatory or offensive remarks to a person; and/or attempting to exploit an individual’s known intellectual or physical vulnerabilities. 
  • Nonverbal Bullying includes directing threatening gestures toward a person or invading personal space after being asked to move or step away. 
  • Cyberbullying includes the creation of a webpage or weblog in which the creator assumes the identity of another person, or the knowing impersonation of another person as the author of posted content or messages, if the creation or impersonation creates any of the conditions enumerated in the definition of bullying. Cyberbullying also includes the distribution by electronic means of a communication to more than one person or the posting of material on an electronic medium that may be accessed by one or more persons, if the distribution or posting creates any of the conditions enumerated in the definition of bullying.

Involvement in any violation outlined by the Student Code of Conduct or College policies or regulations. This includes failure to remove oneself from the incident or area where the violation is being committed and/or failure of any student to properly address known or obvious violations. 

All users of Flagler College computers must comply with the 801 (SS 2.2.1) Computer Systems and Electronic Communications policy. Any activity that is illegal is a violation of Flagler College policy. Violations will be dealt with according to standard disciplinary measures. If you believe that a violation of this policy has occurred, contact the Office of Institutional Technology. Violations include but are not limited to: 

  • Theft or other misuse of computer resources.
  • Unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read, or change the contents, or for any other purpose. 
  • Unauthorized transfer or download of a file. 
  • Unauthorized use of another individual's identity or password. 
  • Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty, or staff member of the College. 
  • Use of computing facilities or technology to send or receive data deemed to be unlawful, such as child pornography or other illegal material. 
  • Use of computing facilities or services which interferes with the normal operation of the College system. 
  • Altering, destroying, disclosing, or taking information resource property (including data, programs, and supporting documents) as well as modifying equipment or supplies without proper authorization. 
  • Using the Flagler College computing system/services for any illegal activity. 
  • Violating the College's Computer Systems and Electronic Communications policy (SS 2.2.1) . 

Unauthorized distribution of products, flyers, posters, sample materials, gratis or by reduced cost, is prohibited on campus. The distribution of material approved by the Division of Student Affairs will be allowed, provided steps have been taken to preserve the aesthetic appearance of the campus. All chalk drawings or notifications need prior approval by the Division of Student Affairs.

Non-official or off-campus printed material shall not be distributed or circulated without first being identified and approved by the Division of Student Affairs. Further, the distribution of material or circulation of petitions to captive audiences, such as in the classroom, at registration, in study areas or in residential units, will not be permitted. The Distribution of Promotional Material must comply with the process outlined in the 113 (SS 2.1.3) Distribution of Promotional Material policy. 

Students responsible for destruction of or damage to personal or private property are subject to disciplinary action and will be held financially liable. In the event community damage occurs and a responsible party cannot be identified, community fines may be imposed.  Students who vandalize/destroy safety related equipment shall be subject to enhanced disciplinary action and fines. 

Flagler College students are expected to be courteous, polite, and respectful toward faculty, staff, administration, guests, and other students. 

When a student is reported for being disrespectful, rude, or discourteous, severe disciplinary action will be initiated. The policy applies to all forms of communication, including in-person, email, phone, social media, and the like.

From the time a student applies to the College until the date at which their enrollment is officially terminated, the College reserves the right to take cognizance of any conduct on the part of the student that may disqualify him or her from initial enrollment or from continuing enrollment for successive terms. Once enrolled, students are not only accountable for their conduct on campus during the academic term but also for their conduct off-campus, during vacations and between terms. Accordingly, the violation of any law, statute or ordinance, the violation of any college rules or other conduct that reflects discredit upon the institution is subject to review and appropriate disciplinary action regardless of whether it occurs off-campus, during vacations or between terms. 

  • Disorderly conduct is any action or disruptive behavior committed on or off campus that may result in a breach of the peace or a disturbance, or adversely affect the College community. Such conduct is a violation of College regulations and constitutes an interference with the standards and purpose of the College. 
  • Violation of “any” law, statute, or ordinance
  • Forging of a faculty/administrators’ name on any document
  • Indecent or obscene conduct or expression

  • Physical injury or harm towards another person or group. 
  • A verbal, written, or physical threat of physical injury or harm towards another person or group. 
  • Action(s) that endanger the health, safety, or physical or emotional well-being of another person or group, unless those actions are a lawful exercise of freedom of expression rights granted through the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Article I of the Florida State Constitution, or other laws. 
  • Action(s) that endanger one's own health or safety. 
  • Interference with the freedom of another person to move about in a lawful manner. 

Electric vehicles cannot be charged by any of Flagler College’s campus buildings or properties.

Propping exit doors is strictly prohibited as it may endanger the lives and property of other students. Accordingly, any student found guilty of this action is subject to suspension and a fine of $200. If identification of the violator cannot be determined, the fine will be assessed to common hall charges. Studio doors may be propped during the day by the art instructors or during class times. After 6:00 pm, all doors must remain completely closed for security reasons. 

A student who has withheld or has given false information on their application for admission or readmission is subject to suspension or expulsion. 

A student is expected to comply with directives given by college officials and/or with the lawful orders of any law enforcement official while acting in accordance with their official position or role. The following behaviors will constitute disciplinary action. 

  • Failure to comply with an instruction from a College official and/or with the lawful order of any law enforcement official.
  • The furnishing of false or misleading information to a College official or others, and/or withholding falsifying, or misrepresenting information from College officials or others.
  • Except in the event of an emergency or other circumstance provided by F.S. 553.865(6), willfully entering a restroom and/or changing facility designated for the opposite sex and refusing to exit upon request by any administrative personnel, faculty, security or law enforcement personnel. See the Student Handbook Section regarding Student Complaints and Appeals.
  • Acts that disrupt the College conduct process, including attempting to coerce or influence a person in order to discourage or impair their participation in any College investigation or during any disciplinary proceeding.
  • Conspiracy: Planning with others or influencing others, with or without use of intimidation, to commit violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Violation of the terms of a hearing decision or failure to obey a hearing body directive or order.
  • Improper actions to discourage or impair participation in the conduct process, including but not limited to intimidation of a hearing body, or any participant, before, during, or after a hearing or any conduct-related meeting.

Flagler College encourages good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators, and expects all individuals to cooperate by supporting the participants and the officials in a positive manner. The use of obscene gestures, profanity, as well as racist, sexist or unduly provocative language or actions, intimidating action or actions not of the highest standards toward officials, opponents or spectators will not be tolerated and will be grounds for removal from all athletic facilities. In addition, currently enrolled students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. 

Specific violations of this policy shall include, but are not limited to, the following behavior or acts: 

  • Striking or physically abusing an official, an opposing coach, a player, or a spectator 
  • Intentionally inciting participants or a spectator to violent or abusive action 
  • Using profane or vulgar language, vulgarity, taunting or ridiculing or making obscene gestures 
  • Entering the competition area with the intent of unsportsmanlike behavior or conduct 
  • Being in possession of or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  

In accordance with Flagler College Policy Statement FCPS# 133

  • Intentionally or recklessly causing a fire. 
  • Inappropriate activation of any emergency warning equipment or the false reporting of any emergency. 
  • Removal, damage, tampering or compromising the effectiveness of fire safety or any emergency warning equipment. 
  • Failure to evacuate a College building or facility when a fire alarm is sounded or when directed to leave the building by an authorized College representative. 
  • Obstructing the area surrounding an emergency exit or leaving exit doors propped open or entering or exiting buildings through emergency-only doors during non-emergencies. 
  • Hazardous Chemicals: Possession of dangerous chemicals or use of any such items in a manner that harms, threatens, or reasonably causes fear to others. 
  • Presence on the roofs of College buildings, fire escapes, ledges, service elevators, balconies, and other areas that are designated as closed or where access is prohibited. 

In accordance with FCPS#123

  • The possession or use of firearms, fireworks of any description, explosive devices, or any dangerous weapon is prohibited on college premises or at any college-sponsored function.  Dangerous weapons shall include but not be limited to:  firearms of any description, paintball, carbon dioxide and spring propelled guns, swords, dirks, knives, brass knuckles, blackjacks, bow and arrows or crossbows or other devices designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind, stun guns, stun batons, tasers or other electronic or electric weapons or other implement for the infliction of serious bodily injury, or any other instrument deemed to be a weapon.  This list is not intended to list all possible weapons; final determination is at the discretion of the College. 
  • Fireworks/explosives and dangerous weapons are prohibited under Florida law. They may not be brought on campus under any circumstances. Violators of this regulation will be subject to suspension or expulsion from Flagler College. 

Due to recent changes in Florida law, the College would like to make you aware of the details of Florida’s “bring your gun to work” law as it pertains to Flagler College. (The “Preservation and Protection of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in Motor Vehicles Act of 2008” [§ 790.251, Fla. Stat. (2008)] went into effect July 1, 2008). 

Under this law, Florida residents are allowed to keep “lawfully possessed” firearms that are “locked inside or locked to a private motor vehicle” at the workplace. The law recognizes several types of locations that are exempt from this law for safety reasons. 

Flagler College is exempt from this law as an educational institution [as defined in § 790.115, Fla. Stat. (2006)]. No students, staff, or faculty members (including contract workers, interns, volunteers, and guests) can bring a firearm to the Flagler College campus or keep one locked inside their vehicle in any Flagler-owned or leased parking lot. Please keep in mind, however, that active sworn law enforcement personnel are allowed to carry firearms (concealed or not) at all times.  For more information on this law and the full text of the Florida Statute, you can review this legislation online at www.flsenate.gov under SB1130.  

Harassment is strictly prohibited.  Verbal, physical, electronic or other conduct, action(s), or statements that are objectively offensive and sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive as to deny or limit a student's ability to participate in or benefit from the college's educational programs or activities, or substantially interfere with or alter the conditions of employment. 

  1. directly, indirectly, or through third parties, 
  2. by any action, method, device, or means, 
  3. follows monitors, observes, surveils, threatens, or communicates to or about a person or interferes with a person's property.

Refer to the Sexual Harassment Policy for the definition of sexual harassment, which is incorporated by reference.

It is the policy of Flagler College to maintain a learning and work environment that is free from hazing of any type.  It shall be a violation of college policy for any student, campus guest, or third-party haze any student, employee or other member of the college community on any college property, at any college function, event or activity, or through the use of any electronic or digital technology, whether or not such use occurs on college property.

In accordance with Section 1006.63 (1), F.S., “Hazing” means any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for purposes including, but not limited to, initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the sanction of a postsecondary institution. 

It includes, but is not limited to, pressuring or coercing the student into violating state or federal law, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug, or other substance, or other forced physical activity that could adversely affect the physical health or safety of the student, and also includes any activity that would subject the student to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced conduct that could result in extreme embarrassment, or other forced activity that could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the student.  Hazing does not include customary athletic events or other similar contests or competitions or any activity or conduct that furthers a legal and legitimate objective.

It is not a defense to a charge of hazing that:

  • The consent of the victim had been obtained;
  • The conduct or activity that resulted in the death or injury of a person was not part of an official organizational event or was not otherwise sanctioned or approved by the organization; or
  • The conduct or activity that resulted in death or injury of the person was not done as a condition of membership to an organization.

Examples of hazing activities and situations include but are not limited to:

  1. Paddling in any form;
  2. Infliction of excessive fatigue;
  3. Exposure to the elements;
  4. Forced consumption of any substance;
  5. Physical and psychological shocks, quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities;
  6. Engaging in public stunts and buffoonery, morally degrading or humiliating games and activities;
  7. Late work sessions, which interfere with scholastic activities.

Flagler College is located in St. Augustine, Florida, an area susceptible to hurricanes and potential flooding. It is important for all members of the College community to be aware of the risks associated with hurricanes and to stay informed about potential threats. The College will closely monitor weather updates from the National Hurricane Center, local authorities, and other reliable sources.  During hurricane events, Flagler College will utilize multiple communication channels to provide timely updates and instructions to the College community. These channels may include email, text messages, social media platforms, the College website, and other appropriate means of communication. At the beginning of each school year, students will be required to upload their individual evacuation plans as part of the check-in process. These plans should outline their intended evacuation route, emergency contacts, and preferred shelter location. This information will help facilitate a smooth evacuation process and ensure the safety of all students 

For those without transportation, the College will have the ability to transport to local shelters once the shelters have been identified. Flagler may decide to evacuate before an official evacuation order is given and will not re-occupy until Flagler College officials give the all clear.

A Flagler College Identification Card is required for identification purposes on all college property; you may be asked to leave the property if the ID cannot be presented. A fee of $50 must be paid to obtain a replacement for a lost or damaged card. Once a card is reported lost or stolen and a new card has been purchased, the old one, if found, will not be reactivated. Violations include: 

  • Possession, ownership, or use of falsified or altered identification.
  • Permitting another person to use your identification.
  • Use of another person’s identification.
  • Failure to show proper identification to a College official.
  • Misuse, altercation, or forgery of any form of identification, document, parking permit/ticket, record, key, and/or property. 
  • Impersonation or misrepresentation. Acting on behalf of another person, group, or the College without authorization or prior consent. 
  • Providing falsified or altered data/documentation. 

Non-service mobility devices (e.g., bicycles, skateboards, balance wheels, rollerblades, scooters, and other self-balancing wheeled scooters). *See the residence life section for more information regarding the use/storage of MDs in Residential areas.

  • Mobility devices (MDs) are not to be ridden in any campus building, within breezeways, or near the entrances and exits of any campus building or facility.
  • Mobility devices may not block or obscure entry points to a building or room or prevent egress for Life/Safety purposes. Bicycle racks are available at the perimeters of residential communities and throughout campus. Bicycles and scooters are to be locked to the provided bike racks.  
  • Mobility devices may not be stored in or chained/locked to stairwells, fences, railings, walkways, balconies, light poles, on landscape vegetation (i.e., trees, bushes, etc.), or in the pool area. Mobility devices are also not to be stored under the stairwells.   
  • Mobility devices stored improperly are subject to removal without notice and impounded. Confiscation of the mobility device may result in cutting of the lock. 
  • The City of St. Augustine, by way of a city ordinance, also prohibits the use these items on St. George Street between Cathedral and Orange Street. 
  • It is highly recommended that all bicycles and scooters be registered with the Office of Campus Safety and Security and be secured in a bike rack using a heavy-duty U-lock. 
    • The College is not responsible for instances of theft.  The college is not responsible for mobility devices being stored during semester breaks. Impounded MDs can be retrieved with Campus Security’s approval.  MDs left anywhere on campus after Summer Term A will be impounded and donated to a local non-profit organization.

Non-service electric or motorized mobility devices (e.g., e-skateboards, hover boards, Segways, e-balance wheels, e-bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, or other self-balancing wheeled e-scooters). This list is not exhaustive. As new mobility devices and motorized vehicles become available on the market, the Dean of Students reserves the right to determine if the device or vehicle is permitted in residential communities. *See the residence life section for more information regarding the use/storage of Electric/Motorized Mobility Devices in Residential areas.

  • Motorcycles, motorbikes, scooters, and any other motorized vehicle must be parked in parking lots with proper parking decals. Improperly stored vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense. 
  • Mobility devices (MDs) are not to be ridden in any campus building, within breezeways, or near the entrances and exits of any campus building or facility.  
  • Mobility devices may not block or obscure entry points of a building or room or prevent egress for Life/Safety purposes. Bicycle racks are available at the perimeters of residential communities and throughout campus. E-Bicycles and e-scooters are to be locked to the provided bike racks.  
  • Mobility devices may not be stored in or chained/locked to stairwells, fences, railings, walkways, balconies, light poles, on landscape vegetation (i.e., trees, bushes, etc.), or in the pool area. Mobility devices are also not to be stored under the stairwells.  
  • Mobility devices stored improperly are subject to removal without notice and impounded. Confiscation of the mobility device may result in the cutting of the lock. 
  • The City of St. Augustine, by way of a city ordinance, also prohibits the use these items on St. George Street between Cathedral and Orange Street. Riding bicycles on campus is also prohibited.
  • It is highly recommended that all e-bicycles and e-scooters be registered with the Office of Campus Safety and Security and be secured in a bike rack using a heavy-duty U-lock.
    • The College is not responsible for instances of theft.  The college is not responsible for mobility devices being stored during semester breaks. Impounded MDs can be retrieved with Campus Security’s approval.  MDs left anywhere on campus after Summer Term A will be impounded and donated to a local non-profit organization.

The College does not allow the use of photographic devices within any classroom or testing center. Additionally, in order to use someone’s picture, the individual must be aware the picture was taken and give approval for its exhibition. The College reserves the right to use photos for brochures and College publications. 

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Demonstrations, to be conducted on Flagler College property, by members of the Flagler College community must be registered and approved in writing 72 hours in advance by the Vice President of Student Affairs.  The Vice President of Student Affairs shall notify Campus Safety and Security of the approval.  For purposes of the policy, “Demonstrations” shall include the presence of one or more persons in a college location with the intent to express a particular point of view in a manner that attracts attention, as in protests, rallies, sit-ins, vigils, or similar forms of expression.  

All approved demonstrations (and expression of any form) at Flagler College must be peaceful and orderly and confined to campus.  Demonstrations may be organized and led only by members of the Flagler College community.  Demonstrations or other forms of expression may not compromise the rights of other members of the college community, nor interfere materially with the general operation of the College.  Free speech is a cherished foundation of academia.  Forms of expression, however, may not demean or degrade individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, disability, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.   

In the event or threat of a non-approved demonstration or an approved demonstration that is not peaceful or orderly or otherwise violates this policy, the President will immediately be advised and the Campus Crisis Management Team members will be notified in accordance with the Civil Disturbances and Demonstrations of the College’s Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan. 

Violators of this policy are subject to appropriate discipline. 

Demonstration organizers should provide the following information when they notify the College:  

  1. Nature of the demonstration. 
  2. Location of the demonstration. 
  3. Security needs of the demonstration. 
  4. Time/date of the demonstration. 
  5. Plans for managing disruptive behavior should it occur. 
  6. Any other necessary considerations. For example, if the demonstration opposes or otherwise relates to another approved Flagler event, the location of a demonstration will be discussed with organizers to allow them to be as proximate to the other event as deemed safe. 
  7. Contact information for organizers. 

Considerations of date, time, place, and manner: 

Demonstrations for which adequate notification is provided will be approved as long as considerations of date, time, place, and manner have been addressed. The College reserves the right to modify the date, time, place, or manner of a demonstration when there is a reasonable expectation that it may threaten safety, suppress others’ right to speech, or disrupt the education of students, such as by interfering with the ability of others to see, hear, or participate in another event, class or academic activity.   

Examples of conduct that will require modification of date, time, place, or manner or (if they do occur) would constitute violations of this policy include: 

  1. Blocking access to campus facilities or activities or impeding traffic, including to the venue in which another event is being held. 
  2. Utilizing signs constructed of hard materials other than cloth or cardboard, or large items. 
  3. Using bullhorns or other loud or amplified sound-making devices inside of buildings. 
  4. Exceeds maximum capacity or blocks/congests emergency egress. 

Examples of conduct that is expressly prohibited by other College policies include: 

  1. Introducing torches or other dangerous or hazardous items or weapons on campus. 
  2. Coercing members of the community to accept promotional materials or leaflets. 
  3. Using chalk on campus buildings or otherwise causing damage to any structures or causing injury to individuals. 
  4. Engaging in theft or vandalism or other property damage.  
  5. Using intimidating tactics or unwelcome physical contact between demonstrators, counter-demonstrators, audience members, speakers or performers, or College officials, per our workplace violence and Honor Code policies. 
  6. Cause fire alarm or tampering with emergency, life safety or fire suppression systems that may endanger others in the vicinity. 

All student clubs or organizations need to be aware of College policy regarding off-campus activities sponsored by an official club or organization. Club or organization sponsored events within a personal residence is prohibited.  All sponsored events must be requested and approved through Saints Connect.  All participants will be required to complete an off-campus liability waiver. Each organization is responsible for student conduct or behavior at sponsored off-campus events. Disorderly conduct is any disruptive behavior that adversely affects the College community or interferes with the purposes and aims of the institution. Students violating this regulation are subject to dismissal or suspension from the College. Student organizations not exercising the proper degree of judgment and supervision may be subject to loss of charter. 

Flagler College complies with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Amendments of 1989 in making students and employees aware of the laws pertaining to the use of alcohol and other drugs and by actively discouraging the violation of these laws. 

  • The College’s student conduct regulations prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs, including use of prescription drugs, where the individual(s) possessing or using the drugs is not the individual(s) for whom the prescription drugs are lawfully prescribed. 
  • The use, consumption, possession, sale manufacture, trafficking or transfer of any illegal drug or controlled substance, as defined by Florida state and Federal law, for which the individual does not have a legal license or valid prescription is strictly prohibited. 
  • Use, display, and/or possession of drug paraphernalia are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, bongs, pipes, scales, hookahs, water pipes, or any other item modified or adapted for planting, selling, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, storing, containing concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing a controlled substance into the human body.  
  • Conspiracy to distribute, deliver and/or sell illegal drugs.
  • Misuse of one’s own prescription medication. 
  • Driving while impaired. 

For safety purposes, students are not permitted in the following restricted areas without proper authorization from college officials: Ponce de Leon Hall Towers, fourth-floor solarium area, (and stairs leading to these areas) unless attending an event, maintenance compound area, time clock area in Kenan Hall, any construction areas, basement, roof areas, restricted balconies, freight stairs, storage areas, phone closets, cable closets, unauthorized kitchens, and in fire evacuation stairwells. In addition, the service elevator is restricted except during move in, move out, or for use to attend events in the solarium. 

The College prohibits sexual misconduct, which includes discrimination based on sex, gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. Please refer to the College's Sexual Harassment Policy. Any violation of that Regulation is a violation of this Student Code of Conduct.

  • Voyeurism
  • Indecent Exposure
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Domestic Violence and/or Dating Violence
  • Sexual Assault
  • Non-consensual sexual intercourse
  • Any other behavior in the violation of the College’s Sexual Harassment Policy.

The Flagler College campus is smoke and tobacco-free. The use of smoke and tobacco products is prohibited on property, interior, and exterior, owned, rented, or managed by Flagler College, and extends to vehicles parked on campus or in college parking facilities. 

  • Smoking, vaping, and/or using smokeless tobacco products, is prohibited anywhere on College property, including buildings, athletic and entertainment facilities (indoors and outdoors), sidewalks, roadways, parking lots, grounds, in vehicles the College owns, rents, or leases, or in personal vehicles parked on College property. This includes smoking, vaping, and/or use of any products which may or may not contain tobacco, nicotine, and/or any other substances.  
  • Possession, use and/or consumption of tobacco products when under the legal age, as defined by law. 
  • Violating the College's Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Campus Policy (FCPS # 116 ). 

Any student who attempts to enter, or enters, a College facility or any restricted area without proper authorization or identification is subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion.  Any students who permits entry to an unauthorized individual shall be subject to disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion. 

Students must purchase and display an active parking decal to park in any campus parking facility. If a registered vehicle is sold, or otherwise disposed of, the parking decal should be removed and returned to the Parking Office.  A new parking decal will be issued at no charge if the decal is returned.  A fee of $50.00 will be added if the decal is not returned. Parking regulations will be strictly enforced, and students should be sure to read the agreement they check when obtaining their decal. Kenan Hall parking lot and some other parking lots have reserved spaces designated “RESERVED 24/7”,” which are not to be used at any time. Some additional spaces have been designated Authorized Guest Parking Only and are not for student usage.  If a student’s vehicle is using a disabled hang tag or disability license plate, proof of disability qualifications must be presented when applying for a parking decal. Vehicles that are improperly parked and/or not displaying an active parking decal are subject to parking citations and immobilization via vehicle booting. Chronic violation of traffic and parking regulations may result in referral to the Student Conduct system and in revocation of parking privileges for the remainder of the term or for the academic year. Students are required to comply with state laws governing the operating of all motor vehicles.  

Due to the limited parking on campus for full-sized vehicles; motorcycles, scooters, and or mopeds are to be parked in designated spaces only.  Motorcycles, scooters, and/or mopeds are not to be left on campus or city sidewalks, this includes near bike racks.  

Transportation/Shuttles - The Flagler College Office of Campus Safety and Security provides on-campus shuttle services 24/7. Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM an hourly shuttle route is run between Sebastian Hall, Abare/FEC Halls, and Ringhaver Student Center. All other times the shuttle will be in an “on call” status and can be reached by calling campus security at 904-819-6200. Students with medical restrictions registered with campus health can call for on-campus transport 24/7. 

Following the health orders in place to reduce the risk of spreading infectious disease.  

  1. Failing to follow any and all applicable federal, state, and/or local public health orders. If multiple orders apply or in the event of conflict between or among them, students are required to follow the most restrictive public health order. 
  2. Failing to follow College policies, procedures, and any other requirements in place to help reduce the risk of contracting or spreading infectious diseases.  
  3. To the extent consistent with College policy, failing to comply with any additional or more specific actions required by a campus department to limit the spread of infectious disease, while participating in a program or activity, utilizing a service or benefit, or using College facilities. 
  4. Failing to abide by face covering requirements. If College policy, procedures, or other requirements and/or public health orders require wearing face coverings, students are required to wear face coverings that cover the nose and mouth whenever indoors on campus and whenever outdoors on campus when physical distancing of six feet or more is not possible. This does not apply to: (1) offices when used only by one student with a closed door; (2) private living spaces such as the interior of a residence hall room and bathroom, but not including communal living spaces that are accessible to all students in a building such as shared lounges; or (3) when a specific activity the student is participating in cannot be reasonably done while wearing a face covering with this exception applying only as long as the duration of the activity, including but not limited to while eating in a College dining hall or center, or while exercising in the College weight room. 
  5. Failing to abide by gathering requirements. All on campus gatherings, public or private, must comply with applicable College policy, procedure, or other requirements and the most restrictive public health order in place. All off-campus gatherings, public or private, must comply with the most restrictive public health order in place. For example, if specific capacity or density limitations or guidelines are in place, student must abide by those parameters. 

  1. Purpose and scope of Student Conduct 
    1. The health and safety of member of the College community are the primary concerns of the College. To this end, we have instituted expectations for students pertaining to the mitigation of the spread of infectious disease. The College added this section, which outlines prohibited conduct for students, to provide the structures necessary to maintain an in-person academic experience, while mitigating the spread of infectious disease.  
    2. This section applies to all College students as defined in the Student Handbook.  
    3. This section is based on recommendations and requirements found in Public Health Orders issued from the Florida Department of Public Health, and St. John’s County Public Health. They are also based on Flagler College policies. 
  2. Beyond the expectations found in this section, and to mitigate the risk of spread of infectious diseases, students are strongly encouraged to take personal responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and others by following these recommendations:  
    1. Educating oneself about infectious diseases and following all CDC guidelines. 
    2. Understanding the local, regional, and statewide recommendations.  
    3. Understanding the campus expectations.  
    4. If contacted by an individual performing contact tracing, students are strongly urged to participate in a timely manner.  
    5. Monitoring public health orders and College policies and ensuring that one is informed of their requirements and recommendations as they are updated.  
  3. Reasonable Accommodations of this code:  
    1. If a student feels they may require accommodation due to a disability in order to comply with all or parts of this policy, they should contact Disability Services. Disability Services will go through the normal accommodation process and provide a student with an accommodations letter if appropriate.  
    2. If a student feels they may require accommodation due to religion or creed to comply with all or parts of this policy, they should contact The Office of Compliance. 

  • Damage or destruction of public or private property. 
  • Attempted damage, destruction, or theft of public or private property. 
  • Knowingly removing or using the property or services of the College or of another person, company or organization without authorization (also known as theft). 
  • Possession or sale of property or services that are known to have been stolen. 
  • Improper disposal of garbage, trash, waste, or any behavior considered to be littering. 

This section includes, but not limited to, requirements for student behavior contained official regulations and policies.

  • Violation of the Residential Life rules, guidelines or requirements. 
  • Violation of the Flagler College Student Clubs and Organizations rules, guidelines or requirements. 
  • Violation of any College Academic Handbook, professional standards, guidelines or requirements. 
  • Violation of any College regulation, policy, rule, guideline or requirement. 

  • Violation of Local or State or Federal Laws. The College, upon learning of a student’s arrest, will inquire into the nature of the charge and note any violations of College regulations. Any student who is charged and/or convicted with a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic offense, may be subject to disciplinary action. In cases where the safety or welfare of others may be jeopardized, the College may suspend or expel prior to legal adjudication of the charges. In such instances, the case may be referred to the appropriate committee for review and recommendation. However, the student may be summarily suspended pending a hearing. 
  • Failure to self-report a criminal offense. Any student who is charged and/or convicted with a criminal offense, other than a misdemeanor traffic offense, has a duty to self-report it, in writing, to the Dean of Students within 30 days of being charged with the crime. The Dean of Students will review the alleged criminal conduct with the student to determine whether any sanctions under the Student Code of Conduct are necessary. Failure to self-report being convicted and/or charged with a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic offense, within 30 days after being charged with a criminal offense constitutes grounds for immediate suspension or expulsion from the College.

Procedures

The College strives to maintain high standards of personal conduct and ethics. These standards are expressed in rules, regulations, and policies which the College has adopted to maintain order on campus, to promote student safety and welfare, to foster civility and respect among constituents and to further the College’s purpose, goals and values. In some instances, the rules, regulations, and policies may limit certain activities and proscribe behavior that is detrimental to the orderly operation of the institution and to the pursuit of its goals. All students are charged with knowledge of these rules as stated in the Catalog and in the Student Handbook and are required to comply with them. 

Under the College’s disciplinary procedures, their rights are not as extensive as those of a defendant in a criminal prosecution in a court of law. Moreover, the disciplinary procedures at Flagler may differ somewhat from those at colleges and universities, especially with respect to a student’s due process rights in disciplinary proceedings at public institutions. The College’s disciplinary procedures are intended to provide an expeditious, administratively practical but fundamentally fair process for resolving contested disciplinary cases in the context of a private, traditional institution of higher education, where the institutional interest in upholding high standards of conduct, maintaining order on campus and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the student body must be balanced against ensuring the rights of the accused. By enrolling at Flagler, students accept the College disciplinary process as fundamentally fair and agree to abide by its disciplinary policies and procedures, as stated in the Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct and as they may be amended from time to time. 

Grievance procedures with regard to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and discrimination should be directed to the Senior Director of Institutional Equity. Referral back to these Disciplinary procedures may be part of the process.

Review and Referral:  The Dean of Students reviews disciplinary complaints for appropriate disposition. If there is a possibility that a student may be suspended, dismissed, or expelled from the College, the case is deemed to involve a major infraction. In such cases, the student is given a choice between an administrative hearing conducted by the Dean of Students, or a hearing conducted by the College Disciplinary Committee. The Dean may address less serious complaints without formal proceedings by issuing a verbal warning or written reprimand. 

Administrative Disposition:  If the student who is charged with a major violation does not contest the charge, the student may elect to have an administrative hearing conducted by the Dean of Students. In choosing this option, the student waives his/her right to contest the charges at a disciplinary hearing and forfeits other rights afforded in the hearing process. The Dean of Students takes such disciplinary action as may be appropriate. The Dean’s decision is not subject to appeal. 

The hearing procedures outlined below do not apply when a student does not contest the charges and agrees to have an administrative hearing conducted by the Dean of Student Affairs. 

College Disciplinary Committee:  The College Disciplinary Committee reviews cases involving major violations of College rules and regulations (e.g., those involving the possibility of suspension, dismissal, or expulsion), determines the guilt or innocence of the accused, and makes recommendations regarding the disciplinary actions that should be taken by the College. The Committee reports its findings and recommendations to the Dean of Students for his/her review and consideration.  

The College Disciplinary Committee shall consist of five individuals: two staff members appointed by the President, two faculty members appointed by the Dean of Academic Life (upon the recommendation of the Faculty Senate), and one student appointed by the Vice President of Student Affairs. 

In general, cases involving the possibility of suspension, dismissal or expulsion are referred to the College Disciplinary Committee for hearing. However, the Dean of Students will conduct a hearing when cases occur during the summer session, or during the vacations or breaks between terms. For purpose of this provision, a case is deemed to be initiated when the Division of Student Affairs gives the student formal written notice of the charges. 

College Continuation Committee:  Matters referred to the College Continuation Committee may be of an academic or disciplinary nature and also may involve behavioral problems, which call into question their continuing enrollment at Flagler. 

In these instances, the Vice President of Student Affairs, in consultation with the Dean of Academic Life, shall appoint an ad hoc College Continuation Committee to hear the case and to recommend appropriate action. The ad hoc committee may recommend to the Vice President of Student Affairs such action as probation, suspension, dismissal, expulsion, voluntary withdrawal, or other stipulations. The Dean of Academic Life’s decision is not subject to appeal. 

Disciplinary Hearing Procedures:  Under the foregoing guidelines, the College Disciplinary Committee, the College Continuation Committee, the Vice President of Student Affairs, and the Dean of Students all have occasion to conduct disciplinary hearings in contested cases, which may result in a student being suspended, dismissed, or expelled from the College. 

The College endeavors to follow its procedures in contested disciplinary cases. It should be understood, however, that the procedures for disciplinary hearings are not intended to mirror the procedures found in a court of law. Representation by counsel; confrontation and cross-examination of witnesses; discovery and appeals beyond the Vice President of Student Affairs are not allowed. The focus of disciplinary hearings is not on process and or procedure; rather, hearings are conducted to determine whether or not a student has committed a serious violation of the rules of conduct. 

The basic procedures in such cases are as follows: 

  1.  The student is given written notice of the charges. The written notification shall include: 
    1. the nature of the hearing and the hearing body; 
    2. the specific charges of complaint; and 
    3. the date, time and place of the hearing. 
  2. During the hearing the accused student has the opportunity to respond to the charges and to present evidence and witnesses on their behalf. However, evidence may be rejected if it is deemed immaterial, cumulative or otherwise unworthy of consideration. 
  3. In hearings conducted by the College Disciplinary Committee, the Committee makes a recommendation as to the guilt or innocence of the student and, if appropriate, as to what disciplinary action should be taken. The Committee reports its findings and recommendation(s) to the Dean of Students. After due consideration of the Committee’s findings, the Dean shall determine guilt or innocence and, if appropriate, shall take disciplinary action. 
  4. In hearings conducted by the Dean of Students, the Dean investigates the matter, listens to the accused, considers the evidence presented and makes a decision about the guilt or innocence of the accused. 

  5. In hearings before the College Continuation Committee, the Committee makes recommendations on the advisability of allowing the student to remain enrolled at the College. The Committee may make other recommendations, as may be appropriate, including guilt or innocence and disciplinary action where infractions of rules, regulations or requirements are involved.  

    If the matter is academic in nature (e.g., failure to attend class, incivility toward the instructor or students in class, disruptive behavior in class, etc.), the Committee shall report its findings and recommendation(s) to the Dean of Academic Life. If the matter is non-academic in nature (e.g., social, behavioral, emotional, psychological, etc.), the Committee shall report its findings and recommendation(s) to the Dean of Students. 

    After due consideration of the College Continuation Committee’s findings and recommendations, the Dean of Students or the Dean of Academic Life shall determine guilt or innocence and, if appropriate, shall take disciplinary action. The Dean of Students or the Dean of Academic Life shall notify the student in writing of the disposition of the charges and any disciplinary action. The Vice President of Academic Affairs or the Vice President of Student Affairs will handle appeals of the decision(s) rendered upon the recommendation(s) of the College Continuation Committee. 

  6. The Dean of Students shall notify the student in writing of the disposition of the charges and any disciplinary action. 
  7. The student has the right to appeal any adverse decision to the Vice President of Student Affairs. Such appeals must be in writing and submitted 48 hours after the notice of disposition is delivered to the student. The Vice President of Student Affairs will conduct his/her own investigation into the matter, will confer with the Dean, and will meet with the accused student. After considering the evidence, the Vice President of Student Affairs will make a decision on the appeal. The Vice President may uphold the decision of the Committee and the Dean; may modify the decision of the Committee and the Dean; or may approve their appeal. The decision of the Vice President of Student Affairs is final. 

All hearings are closed to the public. Committee members, administrators and staff, keep the content of all hearings confidential. The names of those involved will not be made public.  

The College reserves the right to modify the foregoing procedures in response to the exigencies and circumstances of a particular case. 

 

  1. The college will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of any crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, the report on the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the college against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or offense with respect to such crime or offense. If the alleged victim of such crime or offense is deceased as a result of such crime or offense, the next of kin of such victim shall be treated as the alleged victim for purposes of this paragraph. 

    The term “crime of violence'' means: 

    1. An offense that has as an element the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another, or 
    2. Any other offense that is a felony and that, by its nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense.  

    The final results of any disciplinary proceeding: 

    1. Shall include only the name of the student, the violation committed and any sanction imposed by the institution on that student; and 
    2. May include the name of any other student, such as a victim or witness, only with the written consent of that other student. 

  2. Flagler College reserves the right to summarily suspend a student prior to hearing when such action is deemed necessary. The student must leave campus as instructed. The student will be notified of the hearing date. 

    The College reserves the right to modify the foregoing procedures in response to the exigencies and circumstances of a particular case. The College endeavors to follow the foregoing procedures in contested disciplinary cases. However, it should be understood that it is not intended that College disciplinary boards and officials adhere to the procedures of a court of law. Representation by counsel, confrontation and cross-examination of witnesses, discovery and appeals beyond the Vice President of Student Affairs are not allowed. The focus is not process and procedure, but rather whether or not the student has committed a serious violation of the rules of conduct. Accordingly, it is unlikely that the Vice President of Student Affairs will reverse a disciplinary decision on appeal because of procedural technicalities, unless it appears they resulted in the student being found guilty of an offense he or she did not commit. 

A sanction is the College's educational response to address student behavior when a student has been found responsible for violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Sanctions will be determined by the Dean of Students after their review of the Hearing Body's decision that a student is responsible for the reported conduct charges. In light of the facts and circumstances of each case, the following list describes the range of sanctions, or combination of sanctions (with or without appropriate modifications) that may be imposed upon any student or organization found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct but is not an exhaustive list.

List of Sanctions

Flagler College reserves the right to summarily suspend a student prior to a hearing when such action is deemed necessary. The student must leave campus, as directed. The student will be notified of the hearing date. 

The Dean of Students may issue reprimands notifying a student or students of possible misconduct or violation of College rules or regulations.  Reprimands may be issued verbally; however, a written record of reprimands shall be placed in their file in the Division of Student Affairs and may be included in any subsequent proceedings of related or unrelated offenses.

There are two types of probations — General and Restrictive. Probation usually involves constructive guidelines intended to motivate the student to comply with College regulations and to promote both academic success and social adjustment.  

General Disciplinary Probation.  When a violation requires more than a letter of reprimand, the student will be placed on General Disciplinary Probation. 

Restrictive Disciplinary Probation.  Restrictive Disciplinary Probation results in the loss of good standing and is placed in the Student Confidential file in the Division of Student Affairs. Restrictive Disciplinary Probation may include, but is not limited to, residence hall restrictions, campus restrictions, activity restrictions, and club/organization restrictions. Restrictions are in effect or the stated probationary period. 

A student involved in a serious violation of College rules or regulations or in repeated incidents of misconduct may be suspended. The length of the suspension period will be clearly defined and may extend from the remaining days in a semester to a number of semesters. A suspended student is prohibited from being on the College campus except by scheduled appointment for official business. After the suspension period is completed, the student will be allowed to resume his/her enrollment at the College. Depending on the circumstances, the student may or may not be placed on probation. Suspension will become a part of their permanent record until the time of the suspension is completed, at which point it will be removed from the record. 

In instances wherein, the College does not wish to specify a definite period of suspension, the term “dismissal” rather than “suspension” will be applied. A dismissal entails the possibility of appeal and readmission to the College under appropriate circumstances at a later date. Student seeking readmission must follow the proper readmission application process. A review of their records will be undertaken before re-enrollment is approved. “Dismissal” will become a part of their permanent record. 

When a violation is so severe that the College will not allow the student to remain enrolled or be readmitted, the student will be expelled. When a student has been expelled from the College for disciplinary or academic reasons, a full report will be placed in their file and become part of their permanent record. 

Flagler College grants students the privilege of attending the institution on the condition that they accept and abide by its rules, regulations, policies and procedures. It is the policy and practice of the College to internally resolve all disciplinary cases involving violations of rules and regulations. As stated previously, in contested cases involving major infractions, a student has the right to appeal adverse decisions (e.g., suspension, dismissal or expulsion) to the Vice President of Student Affairs. The decision of the Vice President of Student Affairs on those appeals is final, conclusive and binding. A disciplinary decision is not subject to any other appeal, judicial review or collateral attack in court. By accepting the privilege of attending Flagler, students agree to abide by all rules and regulations and agree to accept disciplinary decisions against them, subject only to the prescribed appeal to the Vice President of Student Affairs. Students waive any right to redress in court and agree and covenant not to sue the College on account of disciplinary action.  

Assignment to perform tasks or services under the supervision of a College department or community service agency. 

Attendance at educational programs, interviews with appropriate officials, planning and implementing educational programs, writing research papers, or other educational activities. 

Referral to on-campus educational activities or requirement to host an educational event/speaker for an organization, student population, or College community. Students and/or organizations are responsible for expenses associated for hosting any event. Educational programming sanctions may also include a reflective learning element. 

Organizations who host events may be required to have advisors and/or College officials present for meetings, events, and/or programming for a specified period of time. 

In certain circumstances in which a student may be a threat to the safety of self or others, the student may be referred for assessment (at the student's expense) to a licensed mental health professional or counseling center for general mental health or other counseling issues. Students found responsible for alcohol and/or drug violations will normally be referred to the Flagler College Office of the Dean of Students for alcohol and/or drug education and assessment but may be referred to an outside agency or counselor based on the seriousness of the violation. Students must comply with all recommendations established as a result of any assessment. 

Payment of actual damages or loss of services to the College or alleged victim. 

 Some of the restrictions that may be placed on a student or organization include, but are not limited to: 

  • Participation in student clubs, groups, activities, or events. 
  • Representation of the College on an athletic team. 
  • Holding leadership positions (e.g., Student Government or Resident Assistant). 
  • Entrance to College Housing areas or any other areas on campus. 
  • Contact with another specified person(s). 
  • Change in College Housing assignment. 
  • Extending an invitation of membership. 
  • Hosting social events (may include geographical limitations on location). 
  • Administrative Removal from class(es). 

(either temporary or permanent)

Restricting an organization's ability to operate. In some cases, these can be tailored to address the specific violations. 

An organization's separation from the College for a specified period of time. Regaining College recognition may require completion of additional steps.  

A written notation indicating that disciplinary action was taken. Any sanction that separates a student from the College will be noted on that student's academic transcript. 

In all cases involving suspension, dismissal or expulsion, no financial refunds will be made by the College, and their account is due and payable. Students will normally forfeit tuition, housing board and fees, and other College fees. 

Student Records

Privacy of Student Records: The College enforces the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as Amended. This regulation, as it applies to institutions of higher learning, ensures that students have access to certain records that pertain to them. It prohibits others, except faculty members or administrators who have “a need to know” and parents who claim their student as a dependent for tax purposes, from access to their records, unless the student signs a waiver. This waiver, the "Release of Student Information Request" form, may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar or found on-line at the My Flagler website under the Office of the Registrar Forms. The “Release of Student Information” form remains in effect until the student rescinds it in writing.   

In accordance with FERPA, Flagler College affords students certain rights with respect to their student records. They are: 

The right to inspect and review their educational records within 45 days from the College receiving the request for access. 

A "Request to Review Student Education Record" form is available in and must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.  

The right to request the amendment of their educational records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading.  

Students may ask the College to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.  Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.  

The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in their educational records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.  

One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to college officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official may be considered a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including campus safety and security personnel and health services staff); contractors, consultants, volunteers or other parties; a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing their tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill their professional responsibility. 

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.  

The name and address of that office is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.  

Flagler College complies with the Student Right to Know Act.