Professional code of conduct
When you’re at the Veterans Center, you should feel confident that you will not be exposed to discrimination, harassment, criticism, or any other emotional or physical harm. All those who use the center need to agree to and abide by our Professional Code of Conduct:
- I understand that I will be held accountable for my behavior.
- I support and will exemplify honesty, honor, and respect in my interactions.
- I support our space as one that is free from discrimination and harassment.
- I will display a positive regard for all members of the Wadhams Veterans Center and the College community in general.
- I am committed to enhancing our community.
- I recognize that respecting the dignity of every person is essential for creating and sustaining a flourishing College community.
Action of Conduct
One or more of the following actions may be imposed for violations of the Wadhams Center Professional Code of Conduct:
- Warning: An official written/verbal notice that the student has violated center policies. Restitution: The student is required to make payment either with money or the performance of specific duties to the center or other persons for damages incurred as a result of a violation of this policy. This is not a fine but, rather, a repayment for labor costs and/or the value of property destroyed, damaged, consumed, or stolen.
- Loss of Privileges: The student will be denied specified privileges for a designated period of time.
- Probation: Probation is a serious and active response to a violation of this code. Probation is for a designated period of time
- Suspension: Separation of the student from the center for a specified period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Eligibility to return may be contingent upon satisfaction of specific conditions. During the suspension, the student shall not participate in any center activities and is barred from the center.
- Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the center. The student is barred from the center and the student’s presence at any veteran-sponsored activity or event is prohibited.
*adapted from WCC 4095 - Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct Code Policy