The intention of the Student Discipline Due Process Procedure is to resolve alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct in a fair, honest manner that protects the safety of the Cuesta community. These procedures provide a prompt and equitable means to address violations of the Cuesta College Student Code of Conduct in accordance with the due process rights guaranteed to students. These procedures do not substitute for criminal or civil proceedings that may be separately initiated. These procedures are not intended to infringe in any way on the rights of students to engage inprotected free expression.
The following disciplinary sanctions are not appealable: removal from class; warning; written or verbal reprimand; restitution; short‐term suspension.
If either, withdrawal of consent to remain on campus, long‐term suspension or expulsion isrecommended, the student may submit a timely request for an Appeal Hearing. If the student fails to respond within 5 business days after receipt of the Superintendent/President or designee’s decision or declines a formal appeal hearing, the Superintendent/President or designee’s decision on a long‐ term suspension or expulsion shall be final.
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