Definitions

Rights
Every student has the right to:
1. Learn and pursue their educational goals without fear of unlawful discrimination, intimidation, prejudice, or threat.
2. Free inquiry, free expression and assembly, so long as they do not interfere with the rights of others or the operation of the College.
3. Learn in a safe environment that is free of disruption and is conducive to teaching and learning.
4. Be advised of the course objectives and how grades are assigned.
5. Inspect and review their student record within a specified time frame upon written request, and to expect confidentiality regarding this record.
6. Evaluate the curriculum and make recommendations for change.

Responsibilities
A student’s acceptance of admission into the College signifies that the student has an interest in learning and that they want to be a part of this academic community. As such, the student will be required to:
1. Respect the learning environment and its members.
2. Devote the amount of time and effort necessary to meet the educational objectives.
3. Conduct themselves in a manner consistent with ethical, legal and professional standards.
4. Know and comply with College policies and guidelines.

Student Conduct
The student is expected to always conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner both within the College and the community. The student’s behavior must always reflect:
1. Integrity and honesty.
2. The exercise of rational judgments.
3. Sensitivity and caring.
4. Self-control.
5. Acceptance of different beliefs, values and lifestyles.
6. Flexibility.
7. Willingness to accept guidance and direction.

Conduct Subject to Disciplinary Action
Conduct that is subject to disciplinary action by the College includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Endangering the safety and welfare of patients, students, faculty, or staff
2. Substance abuse
3. Violation of local, state, or federal laws
4. Misuse, destruction, or damage of College property
5. Sexual harassment, assault, misconduct, physical and/or mental abuse or threat of such abuse of any person involved in educational or College activities, in the online environment, or in clinical areas
6. All forms of dishonesty, to include stealing
7. Unprofessional and/or disruptive conduct
8. Inappropriate use of social media platforms or violating news media policies
9. Conviction of an offense that would render the student unemployable by Bon Secours Richmond Health System
10. Failure to comply with guidelines/policies of the College and/or the clinical agencies
11. Any form of hazing. See ADM 9.15 Anti-Hazing for more information on hazing.

Business Day
Defined as Monday through Friday when the College is not on break as stated on the published Academic Calendar.

Designee
A person who has been officially appointed to act on behalf of someone else in their absence to carry out a responsibility.