Code of Conduct

1. A student's submission to such conduct is either explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of receiving an education;
2. A student's submission to or rejection of such conduct is used to influence the student's educational development or participation in any College activity or program, including but not limited to:
   1. Admission to the College.
   2. Educational performance required or expected of the student.
   3. Attendance or assignment requirements applicable to the students.
   4. Courses, fields of study or programs (including honors and graduate programs) to which the students will be admitted.
   5. Placement or course proficiency requirements are applicable to the student.
   6. Quality of instruction the student will receive.
   7. Tuition or fees required of the student.
   8. Scholarship opportunities are available to the student.
   9. Any grade the student will receive in any examination, course, or program of instruction.
   10. Progress of the student toward successful completion of the nursing program.
   11. The degree, if any, the student will receive.
       
       The conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.

1. Complicity is being present during the planning or commission of any violation of the Student Code of Conduct in such a way as to condone, support, or encourage that violation. Students who anticipate or observe a violation of the Student Conduct Code are expected to remove themselves from association or participation and report the violation immediately.
2. Consent is defined as a freely given, clear, unambiguous agreement between the participants to engage in sexual activity. Lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission by a person resulting from the use of force or threat of force by another person shall not constitute consent. Consent is deemed incapable of being given if the person’s physical and/or mental control is markedly diminished as the result of alcohol, other drugs, illness, injury, or any other reason. Consent must be given each time the participants engage in sexual activity. Consent given on a prior occasion does not indicate future consent, and consent may be revoked at any time.
3. Domestic violence and dating violence are harmful and/or abusive behaviors that occur between individuals who are or have been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. Domestic violence occurs when those individuals are in a shared living arrangement or who have a child in common, and dating violence occurs when those individuals are not in a shared living arrangement and do not have a child in common.
4. Hazing is any act or situation on or off-campus, initiated, planned, sanctioned, or joined in by one or more persons associated with an athletic team or student organization, causing embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule to, or which involves participation in a Code violation or an illegal act by, or which causes, or places in danger of causing, physical or mental harm to, any member or any student affiliated with the organization. Incapacitation is the impairment of one's faculties where physical or mental control is markedly diminished.
5. Intimidation is an action that serves to attempt to limit another person from participating in an activity and/or process.
6. Plagiarism is the use, without adequate attribution, of another person’s words or thoughts as if they were ones’ own, failing to cite outside sources used in the completion of the work, or improperly citing sources.
7. Prohibited substances include cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, prescription medications are taken without, or in violation of, a prescription, other natural or synthetic intoxicants, and any substances the possession of which is prohibited by Illinois Law, Federal Law, or any administrative regulation
8. Sexual misconduct is any physical act of a sexual nature without the consent of the individuals involved. Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
   1. Any form of sexual penetration without consent.
   2. Intentional or knowingly touching of another person, either directly or through the clothing, of sex organs, buttocks, or breasts for the purpose of sexual gratification or arousal without consent of the other person.
   3. Intentional exposure of any part of a person’s body for a sexual purpose.
   4. Use of email, text, phone, or any other form of communication to send sexually explicit materials that are unwelcomed by the recipient.
9. Stalking is a repeated and unwanted behavior that threatens or endangers another person’s ability to safely be part of our community or causes another person to fear for his or her safety, health, or well-being. This behavior may be in person, in writing, phone, or through electronic media.
10. Student means any person registered for and/or taking courses at or through the College, both full-time and part-time, or one accepted for enrollment. Persons who are not enrolled for a particular academic term but who have a continuing relationship with the College are also considered students. The College reserves jurisdiction to adjudicate an allegation of a Student Conduct Code violation, including significant academic fraud, occurring during a student’s enrollment which may arise subsequent to a student’s leaving or graduation from the College.

1. Lakeview College of Nursing students shall observe the highest principles of academic integrity and support a campus environment conducive to scholarship. Violations of this standard include, but are not limited to:
   1. Cheating on examinations (see examination integrity policy).
   2. Plagiarism
   3. Working with other students on tests, quizzes, or assignments required or expected to be completed individually is cheating.
   4. Misrepresentation or falsification of data.
   5. Theft or the unauthorized possession of examinations.
   6. Alteration, theft, or destruction of the academic work of others.
   7. Unauthorized possession, alteration, theft, or destruction of academic records, library materials, laboratory materials, or other College equipment or property.
   8. Submitting work previously presented in another course by the student or another author, unless specifically permitted by the instructor.
   9. Conduct which disrupts the academic environment, including disruption in classes, faculty offices, academic buildings, clinical sites, or computer facilities.
   10. Complicity with others in violations of this standard.

Students who observe or are aware of any breach of academic integrity on the part of another student are encouraged to report the infraction to the faculty member in the course, their academic advisor or the Dean of Nursing.

2. Lakeview College of Nursing students shall respect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of all persons. Violations of this standard include, but are not limited to:
   1. Threatened, attempted, or actual physical harm, or other conduct that threatens the health or safety of the student himself/herself or any other person.
   2. Intimidation, stalking, coercion, verbal abuse, domestic violence, dating violence, or any other conduct which has a direct and substantial disruptive influence on the life or educational endeavors of any person.
   3. Sexual misconduct.
   4. Conduct which is lewd, indecent, obscene, or disorderly.
   5. Incapacitation due to the abuse of alcohol or a controlled or other intoxicating substance, or appearing in a public place manifestly under the influence of such, particularly when there is a danger to self, others, or property or there is an unreasonable annoyance to others.
   6. Making, possessing, or using any illegally obtaining, or misusing prohibited substances or paraphernalia, or providing them to persons otherwise intended.
   7. Possessing or using alcohol on College property, clinical sites, or providing alcohol to those who are underage.
   8. The unauthorized possession or use of firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, or devices classified as weapons by state statute; the use of instruments which simulate such items in acts which threaten or alarm others.
   9. Hazing.
   10. A knowingly false report of a bomb, fire, or other emergencies, or the unauthorized alteration or misuse of any fire alarm, firefighting equipment, safety or other emergency devices.
   11. Harassment or Discrimination in violation of Section II of the Student Code of Conduct herein.
   12. Complicity with others in violations of this standard.
3. Lakeview College of Nursing students shall respect the property of others, and the property, facilities, and resources of the College. Violations of this standard include, but are not limited to:
   1. The unauthorized possession, taking, use, destruction, or defacing of College property, other students’ property, public property, or private property.
   2. Forcible or unauthorized entry onto any property or into any building structure, facility, room, or motor vehicle of the College or any members of the College community or its guests.
   3. Violation of the Library Policy.
   4. Misuse or abuse of College computers, network access, related equipment, telephones, telecommunications, or laboratory equipment.
   5. Violations of the College’s Technology Policy.
   6. Repeated or willful failure to meet financial obligations to the College.
   7. Complicity with others in violations of this standard.
4. Lakeview College of Nursing Students shall obey faculty and staff, classroom and facility (classroom facility and clinical) rules and procedures, and academic guidelines of the College. Violations of this standard include, but are not limited to:
   1. Conduct which by itself, or in conjunction with the conduct of others, disrupts, or impairs the carrying on of normal College functions.
   2. Refusal to cooperate with, or failure to carry out the reasonable directive, written or verbal, of faculty, staff members, or officials acting in the performance of their duties in support of the institution.
   3. Violating clinical facilities policies such as HIPAA - confidentiality of client information.
   4. Misrepresenting or falsifying any College record, forms or procedure; making knowingly false oral or written statements to any College official.
   5. Failure to satisfy the terms of a disciplinary sanction.
   6. Violation of building hours or usage policies; smoking in locations other than where permitted.
   7. Failure to show Lakeview College of Nursing ID card or other requested identification when requested to do so by faculty or staff or members acting in the performance of their duties.
   8. Unauthorized possession, use, transfer, or alteration of a College identification card or password.
   9. Failure to have a current local and permanent address on file with the College.
   10. Unauthorized solicitation or canvassing.
   11. Gambling on college premises or college events.
   12. Posting on College property without permission of the Dean or in unauthorized locations.
   13. Violating study abroad or domestic study-travel program standards or policies.
   14. Complicity with others in violations of this standard.
   15. Providing false testimony at a disciplinary hearing or disregarding disciplinary procedures.
5. Lakeview College of Nursing students shall uphold the mission of the College by being responsible citizens. Violations of this standard include, but are not limited to:
   1. Conduct which poses a hazard to the community or to the campus, such as assault, being on campus or at clinical sites under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or riotous conduct.
   2. Egregious or flagrant instances of conduct in the community or on campus which violates the Student Code of Conduct and/or is prohibited by law or local ordinance.
   3. Felonious conduct, regardless of where it occurs.
   4. Complicity with others in violations of this standard.

1. An interim suspension from the College and other conditions or restrictions may be imposed prior to the final resolution of a disciplinary case if, in the judgment of the Dean or the College President, such measures are necessary:
   1. To ensure the safety and well-being of members of the College community.
   2. To safeguard College property.
   3. Ensure the student’s physical or emotional safety and/or well-being.
   4. To avoid a disruption of the normal operations of the College.
2. During the interim suspension, the student shall be denied access to the campus, classes, and clinical sites, and all other College activities or privileges for which the student might otherwise be eligible.
3. Before or within a reasonable time following notice to the student of an interim suspension, upon the student’s request, a meeting with the Dean will be provided to review the reason for the imposition of the interim suspension.
4. Registration for subsequent terms or the conferral of academic degrees may be withheld pending the resolution of allegations of student misconduct.

1. A student’s failure keep Lakeview College of Nursing notified of the student’s current local address shall in no way serve to invalidate notice sent to the student’s last known address.
2. The written notice shall include:
   1. The time and place of the hearing.
   2. The College conduct standard(s) alleged to have been violated.
   3. Sufficient details of the complaint about the basis of the allegation to be understood.
   4. A statement of the respondent student’s rights, as stated in this section of the Code.
   5. The name of the person(s), group, or College office filing the charges.

1. Academic Penalties. Upon a finding that academic misconduct occurred, the instructor may impose a reduced or failing grade for the assignment or course in addition to such additional sanctions as may be imposed by the Student Affairs Committee, up to and including dismissal from the College.
2. Revocation of Conferred Degree. Revocation of conferred degrees may be recommended to the President of Lakeview College of Nursing in instances where conferral of the degree preceded the determination of significant misconduct or academic fraud.
3. College Reprimand. A reprimand is a verbal or written warning to a student that he or she has violated the Lakeview College of Nursing Code of Conduct. All reprimands shall be noted in the student’s disciplinary file.
4. College Censure. A censure is a written notification to the student that the student has violated the Lakeview College of Nursing Code of Conduct. Censures shall be noted in the student’s disciplinary file. Future violations after receiving a censure will likely result in more serious sanctioning.
5. Restitution. Restitution is intended to provide compensation for loss, damage, or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement.
6. Discretionary Sanctions. Discretionary sanctions are tailored to educate and/or address specific behaviors and violations. Discretionary sanctions include but are not limited to: educational papers or projects mandated attendance at seminars or classes, service to the College or community, or other related discretionary sanctions may be assigned.
7. Drug Assessment/Drug Treatment/Drug Testing. Pursuant to the Lakeview College of Nursing Drug Policy found in the Student Handbook, where the abuse of alcohol, drugs, or prohibited substances is a factor in the violation, the College may, in addition to other sanctions imposed, require drug testing and/or satisfactory evidence of assessment and/or treatment at the student’s expense as a sanction and/or condition of continued enrollment in Lakeview College of Nursing.
8. Conduct Supervision. Conduct supervision is a requirement that the student meets with the Dean of Nursing or another designated faculty member for one or more meetings following the resolution of the case, for the purpose of assuring a continued understanding of and compliance with the Lakeview College of Nursing Code of Conduct.
9. College Disciplinary Probation. Disciplinary Probation is a status imposed for a violation of sufficient severity to place the student near removal from the College community. A student on College Disciplinary Probation is considered “not in good standing” with the College. Accordingly, a student on Disciplinary Probation may not serve on any student-faculty governance committee, as an officer of the student body, or as a member of the Student Government Association. Any significant violation of the Student Conduct Code while on College Disciplinary Probation will likely result in suspension or expulsion. Scholarships, grant awards or other discretionary financial aid awarded by the College may be canceled or suspended as a condition of probationary status. Strict compliance with the Lakeview College of Nursing Code of Conduct is a condition of Disciplinary Probation. Other conditions may be imposed, including but not limited to:
   1. Meetings with the Dean or designated faculty members.
   2. Satisfactory completion of educational assignments or programs.
   3. Mandated standards of class attendance and/or academic achievement.
   4. Restriction from buildings, classes, clinical sites, or facilities.
   5. Restriction from participation in activities, off-campus programs, or other appropriate stipulations. 
10. Suspension. The suspension is a temporary disciplinary separation of the student from the College for a minimum specified period of time less than one year. During a period of suspension, the suspended student is prohibited from attending Lakeview College of Nursing campus, classes, events, and activities and shall have no contact with other Lakeview College of Nursing students, directly or indirectly. The College may specify that certain conditions must be satisfied prior to readmission following a suspension.
11. Expulsion. Expulsion is a permanent disciplinary separation of the student from the College. A student who has been expelled is prohibited from attending Lakeview College of Nursing campus, classes, events, and activities and shall have no contact with other Lakeview College of Nursing students, directly or indirectly.

1. All students shall read and strictly comply with the Lakeview College of Nursing Drug Policy in the Student Handbook.
2. All students shall read and become familiar with the information contained in the Lakeview College of Nursing Substance Abuse Information Guide found in the Student Handbook.
3. Violation of the Drug Policy is considered a violation of the Code of Conduct and shall result in sanctions, and may also result in the loss of financial aid.
4. Federal legislation requires that all Pell Grant recipients remain drug-free (on and off-campus) throughout the award period or lose funds.
5. Any person concerned about his or her own alcohol and/or drug use, or concerned about the alcohol and/or drug use of others, is encouraged to contact the Dean or Registrar or any other faculty member.