Student Code of Conduct

Student Code of Conduct and Procedures

The Student Code of Conduct (referred to at times as the “Student Code”, “Code of Conduct” or “Conduct Code”) reflects the Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (sometimes “BRCTC” or “College”) community’s expectations and standards established for each of its members.  The code and student judicial system are founded on principles of fairness and due process, and a commitment to the educational development of students, and are designed to balance the interests of the College community as a whole with the protection of students’ individual liberties.

Disciplinary action on campus deals administratively and developmentally with prohibited or unacceptable student behavior in the College community.  Any complainant may refer any student or organization to the Office of Student Success.  Official College action will be taken when a student’s or student group’s behavior violates community standards, interferes either with the College’s educational purpose, or with its duty to protect and preserve individual health, welfare, and property.  When the behavior is aggravated or presents a continuing danger to the College community, Respondents are subject to separation from the institution.

Thus, the primary purpose of this Code is to serve the interests of both the BRCTC community and the individual student by (1) establishing the College’s authority to discipline students; (2) outlining the general rights and responsibilities of students; (3) asserting the specific standards of conduct expected of students; (4) describing actions which can be taken when misconduct occurs; (5) establishing procedures which ensure due process in the adjudication of complaints concerning students; and (6) imposing sanctions and/or providing conflict resolution in the College setting to protect, deter, and educate.

Sexual misconduct, harassment, domestic misconduct, discrimination, relationship violence, and stalking as defined in Blue Ridge Community & Technical College Board of Governors Policy 15.1 and/or any other violation of Policy 15.1 complaints are filed with the Title IX Coordinator:
Aspen Monsma
amonsma@blueridgectc.edu
304.260.4380 ext. 2117

Policy of Nondiscrimination

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an open admission institution. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, employees, or participants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, or past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services or veteran status. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. Blue Ridge CTC complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws.

Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies or unlawful discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation on other protected bases (e.g., race, color, national origin, age, disability) may be directed to the following:

The College complies with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws including the following: 20 USC 1681 et. seq (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972); 29 USC 206(d) et seq., (Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended) and 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2 (Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act); 29 USC 621, et seq., (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended) and 42 USC §§ 6101-6107 (Age Discrimination Act of 1975); 29 USC 701 et seq., (Rehabilitation Act of 1973); 29 USC 791 et seq., (Rehabilitation Act of 1992); 38 USC 4301 et seq., (Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994); 42 USC 1981 et seq., (Civil Rights Act of 1991); 42 USC 12101 et seq., (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990‐ADA); 42 USC 12101 et seq., (Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008); 42 USC 2000e(k) (Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978) and 42 USC §§ 2000gg-2000gg-6 (Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act of 2022); 42 USC 2000d‐2000d‐7, (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended); 42 USC 2000e et seq., (Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended); 42 USC 2000ff et seq., (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008‐GINA).