Student Conduct

Students at Lincoln Land Community College assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. Student conduct at the college, or at any college-sponsored activity, shall be governed by federal, state and local statutes and board policy. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the catalog and student handbook. Any and all conduct which adversely affects a student's responsible membership in the college community shall result in the appropriate disciplinary action.

Complaints of intimidation against students on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, handicap, creed, religion, marital status or national origin should be reported to the vice president of Student Services. (Board Policy 3.7.4)

The Student Code of Conduct as set forth below applies specifically to student behavior and shall be in effect when the requirements of Board Policy 3.7.1. (Student Rights) have not been violated. Therefore, violations of any rule of the following Code of Conduct shall result in appropriate disciplinary action.

Behavioral expectations of students are as follows:

Students shall exhibit integrity and honesty. They shall refrain from cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty and shall be truthful in the information they provide to the college and their representation of college documents, records or identification to others.

  1. Students shall abide by federal, state and local statutes and LLCC Board Policy.
  2. Students shall exhibit respect for themselves, others and the property of others. They shall also respect the rights of others to hold and express differing viewpoints from their own. They shall contribute to an educational environment free of harassment, intimidation and other behaviors that threaten their well being or that of others.
  3. Students shall comply with the directions of college officials acting in the performance of their duties.
  4. Students shall maintain an environment free from illegal drugs and unauthorized alcohol.

Students may obtain due process procedures from the vice president of Student Services.