In determining appropriate sanctions when violations of the Institute’s Student Code of Conduct are addressed, the Institute’s student conduct system typically attempts to take an educational response. Taking into consideration the interests of the complainant, respondent, and the overall well-being of the BAMSI community, a respondent’s present and past disciplinary record is also taken into consideration. The Institute will also consider the nature and severity of the offense, injury or harm resulting from the prohibited behavior, and any other factors relevant to the matter in question. The following list of sanctions is illustrative rather than exhaustive, and the Institute reserves the right to impose other reasonable sanctions or to combine sanctions as it deems appropriate.
Warning—A written notification that a violation of the Student Code of Conduct occurred and that any further responsible finding of misconduct may result in more severe disciplinary action. Warnings are typically recorded for internal purposes only and are not considered part of a student’s permanent student conduct record. Though disclosed with a student’s signed consent, a student who receives a warning is still considered in good standing at the Institute.
Probation—A written notification that indicates a serious and active response to a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe sanctions if found responsible for violations of the Student Code of Conduct, including suspension or expulsion from the Institute. Notification of probation is considered a change in status and will normally be sent to parents.
Loss of privileges—Denial of the use of certain BAMSI facilities or the right to participate in certain activities or to exercise certain privileges for a designated period of time.
Restitution—A student may be required to make payment to an individual or to the Institute related to the misconduct for damage, destruction, defacement, theft, or unauthorized use of property.
Fines—BAMSI reserves the right to impose fines, as appropriate, in addition to requiring payment for costs resulting from or associated with the offenses.
Relocation or removal from (BAMSI-operated) housing—Relocation is the reassignment of a student from one living space to another. Removal from housing is the removal of a student from all BAMSI-operated housing. Relocation and removal from housing are typically accompanied by the loss of privileges regarding the visitation to specific residential areas for a specified period of time. The Institute may take such action for remedial, rather than disciplinary purposes.
Educational requirements/referrals—The Institute reserves the right to impose counseling or substance assessments or other required educational sanctions.
Suspension—The separation of a student from the Institute for a specified period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for re- enrollment may be required and will be included in the notification of suspension. During the period of suspension, the student may not participate in BAMSI academic or extracurricular activities; may be barred from all property owned or operated by the Institute; and depending on the severity of the charge, the student might not be allowed to progress toward completion of their BAMSI degree by taking courses at other institutions while suspended. Students who are suspended may not be on campus without specific, written permission of the Executive Director or designee. Suspension is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe sanctions, including expulsion, if found responsible for violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Notification of suspension will normally be sent to parents, as it results in a change of status.
Expulsion—Expulsion is the permanent separation of the student from the Institute. Students who have been expelled may not be on campus without specific, written permission from the Executive Director or designee. Notification of expulsion will normally be sent to parents, as it results in a change of status.