Purpose of the Disciplinary System

Human beings grow and mature in communities. Living in a community requires depending upon the knowledge, integrity, and decency of others. In turn, the best communities help individuals mold habits and values that will enable them to achieve the highest personal satisfaction, including the satisfaction associated with helping to make a better world.

The objectives of the conduct process at Howard Community College are:

1. To protect members of the campus community from harm resulting from the indiscretions of the few members of the community who are unable, or unwilling, to respect the rights of others;
2. To create an environment that enhances the opportunity for learning;
3. To protect the rights of members of the college community; and
4. To assure students due process when they have been accused of violating college rules and/or regulations.