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- ADMONISHMENT
Admonishment is a warning to the student to refrain from any and all action that may result in disciplinary action. A fine of $25.00 may be imposed. No sanctions are given unless the student violates the institute’s rules and regulations or the Codes of Conduct.
- COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community service is a disciplinary sanction imposed upon a student as a result of a violation of the Codes of Conduct. Service is provided by the student to a specific on-campus department for a specific amount of hours as imposed by the Institute Disciplinary Committee. The student will not receive any monetary compensation.
NOTE: Failure to complete required community service will result in the student being placed on disciplinary hold, fined and/or suspension from the Institute. The number of hours will range between ten (10) and forty (40) to be completed within one semester. Depending on the circumstances, the hours may be completed through the following semester.
- EXONERATE
Exonerate is to clear the accused of any and all blame, with all charges being dismissed or dropped.
- FINE
Fine is a monetary payment imposed as punishment for an offense. Payment must be made to the Institute for violation of the Codes of Conduct.
NOTE: A disciplinary fine may range from twenty-five dollars ($25) to seven hundred-fifty dollars ($750), depending upon the severity of the offense(s). All disciplinary fines are DOUBLED for repeat offenses.
- INTERIM SUSPENSION
Interim suspension is the suspension of a student, by the Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, from the Institute pending a scheduled disciplinary hearing depending upon the severity of the infraction.
- LOSS OF PRIVILEGES
A student who has a disciplinary sanction will receive written notification of the specific privileges(s) which he/she/they have lost. The privileges may include removal and/or eviction from on-campus housing and restrictions from affiliation and or representing the Institute. The written notification shall include the time period for which the student has lost certain privileges.
- PROBATION Probation is a specified amount of time, involving restrictions, after which CIM authorities will determine if the student’s behavior has improved. During this time period, the student may receive additional disciplinary measures resulting in suspension, if he/she is involved in violations of any type of Codes of Conduct. The types of probation are Regular and Indefinite.
NOTE: Probationary statuses range from one (1) semester through matriculation. A violation of a probationary status may result in the student being immediately suspended from the University. A fine of not less than $75.00 and not more than $100.00 is imposed.
- RESEARCH ASSIGNMENTS
Depending upon the nature of the offense, students may be required to complete a research assignment on a topic related to the offense committed. The research assignment must be scholarly, comprehensive, thorough, and submitted in accordance with the guidelines set by the Institute Disciplinary Committee (see Committee Chair).
NOTE: Failure to comply with the terms of this sanction will result in temporary suspension from the Institute until all matters are agreed upon by the student and the appropriate official or all requirements have been completed.
- RESTITUTION
Restitution includes compensation, reimbursement, or a required replacement of loss, injury, or property (personal or private) by the student in violation. Restitution may be made within a specified time period. Failure to pay full restitution to the appropriate party will result in the student being placed on disciplinary hold and/or suspension. NOTE: Restitution is due in full, prior to or no later than thirty (30) days from official notification to the offender, unless otherwise approved by Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs or designee.
- SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION
Depending upon the circumstance of the violation, some students may be required to assist in developing, coordinating, and evaluating workshops related to the nature of the offense the student has committed. The student may also be required to attend and participate in seminars or workshops to enhance their knowledge and understanding of a particular topic related to the committed offense. Students are required to be prompt, attentive, and to present a well developed essay of the activity according the guidelines set by the Institute Disciplinary Committee (see Committee Chair).
NOTE: Failure to comply with this sanction may result in Interim Suspension from the Institute.
- SUSPENSION
Suspension means dismissal from the Institute for a specific time period following severe acts of violation of the CODES OF CONDUCT or violation of a present probationary status. Suspensions are recorded on the student’s permanent record. Students suspended from the Institute are required to return their CIM ID Card and room keys. The student’s name is deleted from the roster of enrolled students and from the faculty class roll. The student will not get credit for course assignments, papers, projects, make-up work, or other course-related work during the period of suspension and may not return to campus for the duration of his/her/their suspension, except to conduct official business with an administrative officer or faculty member, and then only with prior permission of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs.
If a student returns to the campus without permission during the period of suspension, his or her eligibility to return to the Institute will be threatened and he/she will be subject to arrest. During the 86 87 period of suspension, the student is not eligible or entitled to receive any Institute services, thus his/her relationship with the Institute is terminated.
When a student has been suspended from the Institute and has not removed his/her personal belongings as stated in the Notice of Suspension, CIM will not be held liable for loss or damage during the packaging, transporting, or temporary storage of the student’s property.
“Admission to the Institute is a privilege, not a right.” Upon completion of a fully served suspension period, a student who desires to return to the Institute must submit a written request to the Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs no later than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the semester the student wishes to return. The Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs will review the student’s file to determine the student’s eligibility to return to the Institute. The types of disciplinary suspensions are as follows:
- SUSPENSION Suspension period begins with an existing semester and continues through that semester; however, suspension may become effective at the beginning of a specified semester (usually the following semester) and continue through that semester and future ones.
- INTERIM SUSPENSION Interim suspension is immediately put into effect when charges are alleged. The suspension will remain in effect until the disciplinary hearing is held or the student has completed requirements of the sanction imposed. Suspensions of this type are usually temporary; however, if the student is found guilty of the violation(s), or fails to satisfy the requirements of the sanction imposed, the interim suspension may be changed to another sanction, including suspension or expulsion.
- INDEFINITE SUSPENSION Indefinite suspension means dismissal or suspension from the Institute to be served for a period of not less than one (1) school year.
- EXPULSION Expulsion is permanent dismissal from the Institute. Expulsion is the most severe sanction that can be imposed upon a student for a violation. The student who receives a sanction of expulsion is not eligible to apply for readmission to the Institute. When a student is expelled from the Institute, the student’s relationship with the Institute is permanently severed.
