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The Moraine Valley Community College mission is to educate the whole person according to a philosophy which values the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and ethical dimensions, and recognizes our responsibilities to one another and to the world we share. Consistent with this mission is an expectation that students will govern themselves in terms of appropriate behavior with emphasis on self-respect and respect for others. The college recognizes a student's right within the institution to freedom of speech, inquiry and assembly; to the peaceful pursuit of an education; and to the reasonable use of services and facilities of the college.

The Code of Student Conduct has been established to control action going beyond the exercise of such rights, to maintain order on campus and to guarantee the broadest range of freedom for all who come to learn at Moraine Valley.

This code reasonably limits some activities and prohibits certain behavior, which could interfere with the orderly operation of the college and the pursuit of its goals. Each student is responsible for knowledge of and compliance with this Code of Student Conduct, which is available through the Student Life Office, from the assistant dean of Student Life and Judicial Affairs (U115), from the vice president of Student Development (D201), or from the Moraine Valley Community College Police Department (Building P). The college further recognizes each student's right to procedural due process, including notice, a speedy and fair hearing, and appeal. Any student cited for violation of the Code of Student Conduct will:

Receive notice of the alleged violation. The notice will include:
a) specific code violations; and
b) reference to the process and rights of students as indicated in the Code of Student Conduct.
Have a hearing conducted by the judicial body and/or the judicial advisor.
If necessary, appeal the decision to the Appeals Committee.

Students wishing to discuss the alleged violation before the hearing occurs should contact the Assistant Dean of Student Life and Judicial Affairs.

Adopted: January 1, 1994
Revised: August 2006