Point System
Trinidad State Junior College has instituted a policy of active discipline consistent with the development goals of the Student Services Branch of the college. What we strive to accomplish is a consistent pattern of action in the halls where students know their disciplinary status. The pattern that we want to set is one where the hall staff and the student can sit together to work on problems of discipline, instead of simply punishing.
The Office of Residence Life has assigned points to violations in the policies section of the handbook. Some offenses listed in this section are not listed in the policies section. Previously unlisted policies include violation of laws, other campus regulations or disciplinary action. The Office of Residential Life reserves the right to amend and edit this section in order to deal with unforeseen matters. Points have been assigned to violations by the severity of the violation. Where there is a range of points given for a violation, points assessed will depend upon severity of event and intent of violators.
Points assessed for violations will remain a part of the students disciplinary profile for three semesters. Following are the penalties assessed for accumulated points:
- 1 point – Verbal Warning
- 2 points – Warning in Writing
- 3 points – Community Service (5-10 hours)
- 4 points – Community Service (10-25 hours)
- 5 points – Community Service (25-40 hours)
- 6 points – Permanent expulsion from the Residence Hall
As with all cases of permanent expulsion from the Residence Hall, students do have the right to a formal appeal through the Vice President for Student Services. This appeal must be filed in writing within 72 hours of the expulsion,. Students are not eligible to be in the hall during the appeal process.
Any student expelled from the Hall for disciplinary reasons will forfeit their deposit.
GUIDELINES OF POINT ASSESSMENT
All D.A.’s, campus security and temporary head staff have the authority to assess points under this system. You may appeal the assessment. All appeals must be in writing and delivered to the Director of Housing/Assistant Director of Housing within 24 hours of initial assessment. Only the Director of Housing/Assistant Director of Housing or an assigned representative may assess the disciplinary action.
The Coordinator has the discretion to reduce points if:
- ~ The Resident comes forward immediately
- ~ The Resident accepts responsibility for action
- ~ The Resident is cooperative and apologetic
- ~ The Resident offers and makes reparations
OFFENSES
Currently, all offenses are handled by the Office of Residence Life. This office reserves the right to empower a body of students to hear complaints. This body will also have the right to recommend a penalty. This body may not be empowered to hear all cases. Final assessment of penalty will be made be made by the Coordinator of Residence Life.
| Abuse of resident | 2 to 5 points and the possibility of criminal charges. |
| This is a dependant upon physical or verbal abuse. | |
| Alcohol | 1 point if found with empty alcoholic containers. |
| 2 points for intoxication | |
| 2 to 4 points if found with possession or expulsion from the dorms | |
| Assault | 2 to 6 points and the possibility of expulsion from the dorms |
| Incense | 1 to 3 points |
| Cooking | 1 point for first violation and confiscation of appliance |
| 2 points for added violations | |
| No cooking appliances except microwaves | |
| (I.E.: hotplates, toasters, toaster ovens, hibachi grills) | |
| Cleaning | 1 point if your room is not clean |
| Drugs | 5 to 6 points with the possibility of criminal charges or expulsion from the dorms |
| Explosives | 3 to 4 points for fireworks |
| 6 points for firearms, ammunition, and expulsion | |
| Fighting | 2 to 6 points |
| Fire alarms & equipment | 2 to 5 points |
| Flammable liquids | 2 to 6 points (fuel of any kind, gasoline or liquid fuel) |
| Food fights | 1 to 4 points and a cleaning fee |
| Furniture | 1 to 2 points plus $5.00 per week rental fee |
| Gambling | 1 to 3 points |
| Game room violation | 1 to 3 points |
| Garage | 1 to 3 points plus cleaning fee |
| Guests | 1 to 2 points |
| Harassment | 1 to 5 points |
| Having unauthorized keys | 2 to 4 points |
| Hosting an expelled resident | 2 to 4 points |
| Pets | 1 to 3 points |
| Quiet Hours | 1 point per visit for hosts in room |
| 1 point per visit for guests obviously in violation of quiet hours | |
| 1 point per visit for guests after first visit by RA | |
| Restrooms | 1 to 3 points for being in the wrong restroom |
| Room Changes | 1 point for illegal room changes |
| (More specific: assigned rooms) | |
| Roughhousing | 1 to 2 points |
| Solicitation | 1 point |
| Subletting | 6 points, expulsion from the dorms |
| Theft | 5 to 6 points and possibility of criminal charges, expulsion |
| Tobacco | 1 to 3 points for smoking in dorms |
| Chewing tobacco – 1 to 2 points | |
| Vandalism | 2 to 6 points plus damage charges and possible criminal charges, |
| and expulsion from the dorms | |
| Vending Machine or Rec Equip | 2 to 4 points and inform vendor |
| Visitation | 1 point for guest and host per incident |
| Water Fights | 2 to 4 points |
| Weapons | 4 to 6 points with possibility of expulsion and criminal charges |
| Window screens & the roof | 1 to 4 points |
Criminal charges can only be made by the victim of the crime. Once an investigation is in the hands of the police, it cannot be halted by the Office of Residence Life.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PENALTIES
In any incident of violation, the Director of Housing may choose to assign community service. These areas include, but are not limited to:
- Grounds or community area clean up
- Helping to present an educational program
- Fire safety inspections
Failure to accomplish community service is punishable by assessment of at least 1 point and at most 3 points.
Trinidad State Junior College is an institution committed to quality. You as a customer deserve to have your needs met as much as possible by the residence hall. However, your needs do not override the needs of others in the community. We can make this work to the benefit of all of us if we act like the adults we are and treat each other with respect. The quality of life on campus is best served by courteous and dignified interaction between all individuals regardless of sex, sexual orientation, ethnic or religious background, or disability. All members of this community, students and staff, are expected to maintain a high degree of respect and civility for everyone.
Point System