College of Optometry (CO) 2024–2025 130 1. Disciplinary Sanctions Options available to the Honor Council for disciplinary sanctions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Warning—A written warning is given stating the decision of the Honor Council. • Probation—The probation is for a specific time period. In addition to a written warning, the Honor Council may stipulate loss of privileges and specific restrictions concerning activities. Failure to meet these specifications will constitute an additional violation of the CO Rules of Conduct. • Suspension—The student’s enrollment at the college is suspended for a period of time to be determined by the Honor Council. The student is eligible for reenrollment after the expiration of the term, but satisfactory completion of specified stipulations may be required for reenrollment. • Dismissal—The student is terminated from the CO. After one year, a student may petition for reenrollment. A decision to reenroll the student is the decision of the dean. • Other sanctions—The Honor Council may impose other appropriate sanctions singularly or in combination with any of the above-listed sanctions, including, but not limited to, community service, restitution, loss of specific privileges, and makeup assignments. 2. Grade Change Authorization Change in either an individual assignment or test grade and/or course grade by the instructor of record may be authorized by the dean based on the Honor Court’s recommendation. Article V. Records 1. The coordinator of the Honor Council will maintain written records of the activities of the Honor Council. 2. A separate Honor Council file will be kept in the administrative office of the dean. Documents related to the Honor Council will be maintained in this location and include, but are not limited to, written complaints, Honor Council assignments, and Honor Council reports. 3. Any notifications of the outcome will be kept as part of the records of the Honor Council. 4. All records of the proceedings of the Honor Council will be made available to the dean. 5. I nformation regarding the identities of those involved in a hearing shall remain strictly confidential. Release of information should be done with discretion by the dean in consultation with the Honor Council and should be based on a justifiable, need-to-know basis in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Article VI. Reporting 1. A written report prepared by the Honor Council Coordinator will be submitted to the dean after the recommendation has been reached. A copy of the report will be kept in the Honor Council file in the administrative office.
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