Student Handbook 2024-25

b. Violations of Student Code of Conduct or Local, State or Federal Laws: Upon reasonable suspicion that an illegal act or a violation of college policy is being or is about to be committed, the search of any person or the personal property of any individual, including property owned and/or operated by the College, may be executed. Such possible violations of laws and policies include but are not limited to policies pertaining to alcohol and drugs, weapons, fireworks, fire safety, theft, pets, smoking, unregistered guests, and noise. c. If a staff member has a reasonable suspicion a student is a threat to themselves or others, they may enter the residence. Notice is deemed to have been properly provided when written notification is sent to the student’s official assigned Beacon College e-mail address, delivered via mail to the student’s last known address, or personally delivered to the student. The student's Beacon College e-mail is the College’s primary means of communication with students. Students are responsible for all communication delivered to their college e mail address. Students will be given a reasonable amount of time to respond to requests to meet with college officials. Pre-scheduled meetings are scheduled around a student’s published academic schedule and include the opportunity to reschedule in the event of unavoidable conflicts. The college will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate student scheduling conflicts, but will not permit unreasonable delays in the conduct process. Once proper notice has been given, the Conduct Hearing Officer, or their designee, may proceed with the conduct process. If a student fails to comply with the requests of a Conduct Hearing Officer or their designee, they may be charged with Failure to Comply under the Student Code of Conduct. Students are advised to keep their local Notice

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