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POLICIES & PROCEDURES4. Having another person complete a written or other classroomassignment and submitting that work as one's own, such asthrough the use of "paper mill" Web sites or having anotherperson ghostwrite the assignment. It does not matter if ideas arestolen, bought, or downloaded from the Internet or written bysomeone else, it still constitutes plagiarism.5. Using a paper, work, or assignment from a previous class,whether at Lake Tahoe Community College or not, andsubmitting that work as a new assignment, unless otherwiseauthorized by the faculty member.ResponsibilityThere are few offenses more serious in an educational environment thanacademic dishonesty and plagiarism. Students have the ultimateresponsibility for avoiding plagiarism in all of their class work. Violationsof the Lake Tahoe Community College Academic Dishonesty andPlagiarism Policy may result in any number of disciplinary actions below.This policy applies to all classes, including online and hybrid classes andall instruction that may occur outside the classroom, including field trips,off-campus facilities, and testing centers.EnforcementClassroom: It is the responsibility of the instructor to enforce theLake Tahoe Community College Academic Dishonesty and PlagiarismPolicy and to determine any consequences for violations of the policy.Consequences could include:• The student may receive a 0 or F on that assignment.• The student may receive an F for the class (in accordance withthe college's grading policies).• The student may be referred for disciplinary action which mayinclude disciplinary suspension from the class or the college.College: Students found to be in violation of the Lake TahoeCommunity College Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy willbe subject to the following:1. Any student violating the Lake Tahoe Community CollegeAcademic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy is subject to thedisciplinary procedures outlined in the "Student Rights &Responsibilities" section of the LTCC Catalog. Repeatedviolations of this policy may result in expulsion from Lake TahoeCommunity College.2. Any student violating the Lake Tahoe Community CollegeAcademic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy who serves on AssociatedStudent Council or is the student representative on the Lake TahoeCommunity College Board of Trustees will be removed.3. Any student violating the Lake Tahoe Community CollegeAcademic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy will be subject tohaving this violation recorded and retained in the Vice-Presidentof Academic Affairs and Student Services' office.DRUG-FREE SCHOOL POLICYLake Tahoe Community College District is committed to providing ahealthy and safe environment and a drug-free learning environment.Lake Tahoe Community College District (hereafter the “CollegeDistrict”) prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicitdrugs and alcohol by students or employees on any property owned bythe College District. This standard of conduct also applies to studentsand employees attending any activity of the College District.Pursuant to California Education Section 76030, the College DistrictBoard or president of a community college shall suspend or expel a38 LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011student, depending on the circumstances, for good cause. UnderEducation Code Section 76033(d), the term “good cause” includes,but is not limited to, the use, sale or possession on campus of, orpresence on campus under the influence of, any controlled substance.DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND PROCEDURESThe following forms of disciplinary action may be initiated at anytime when a student is found to be in violation of any of the foregoingstudent conduct standards. These disciplinary actions are listed inorder of severity but not as sequential steps which must be followedin the discipline process. College authorities will determine whichtype of action is appropriate. Any member of the college community(i.e., faculty, staff, student) may file a written complaint with a collegeadministrator against any student for misconduct.Prior to initiation of these formal disciplinary actions, the partiesinvolved are encouraged to seek resolution through informal efforts.Should either party wish to pursue an informal resolution, the VicePresident, Academic Affairs and Student Services, Dean of StudentServices, and the Deans of Instruction are available to meet with theparties and mediate and assist with such informal efforts.DISCIPLINARY ACTIONSWarningWarning is defined as a verbal or written notice to the student thatcontinuation or repetition of specified misconduct may be cause fordisciplinary action. A faculty member or administrator shall issuesuch a warning. (Education Code §76031)Removal by InstructorAn instructor may remove a student from his/her class when thestudent’s conduct interferes with the instructional process. Theduration will be for the day of the removal and may extend throughthe next class meeting. The faculty member shall immediately reportthe removal in writing to the Vice President, Academic Affairs andStudent Services. Records of removal shall be retained in the VicePresident, Academic Affairs and Student Services office. (EducationCode §76032)Official ReprimandAn official reprimand serves to place on record that a student'sconduct is in violation of the College's student conduct standards. Aperson receiving a reprimand is notified in writing that continuedconduct of the type described in the reprimand may result inadditional disciplinary action against the student. A faculty memberor administrator shall issue an official reprimand utilizing the StudentConduct Reprimand form. Records of official reprimands shall beretained in the Vice President, Academic Affairs and Students Servicesoffice. (Education Code §76031)Disciplinary ProbationDisciplinary probation may consist of removal from all college clubsand organizations, denial of privileges of participating in all college orstudent-sponsored activities including public performances, or bothand may be imposed upon an individual student or groups ofstudents. Disciplinary probation may be imposed for a period not toexceed one year and can be rendered by an administrator. Additionalviolations of the college's student conduct standards while ondisciplinary probation status may be cause for suspension or other,more stringent, disciplinary action. Notification of disciplinaryprobation actions shall be immediately reported in writing to the VicePresident, Academic Affairs and Student Services. Students placed on