Why Do We Have Student Disciplinary Meetings with the Conduct Administrator?
Here is what will happen:
- Talk About What Happened: Review the details provided in the referral form received by the Student Discipline Office. This review helps determine whether a violation of the Laredo College FLB - Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Conduct occurred.
- Learn About the Process: Provide an explanation of the student conduct process, including rights and responsibilities of the student throughout the process.
- Think About What Can Happen Next: Discuss potential outcomes and sanctions. It is important to note that no outcome has been predetermined prior to the student disciplinary meeting.
Student Privacy:
- Information received by Student Discipline Office shared with a student will be handled in accordance with the regulations established by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). You can find more details about FERPA by visiting the Office of the Registrar located in Lerma Pena Building, Room 160. You may also request a paper copy via email registrars@laredo.edu, phone number 956-721-5861.
- Information related to allegations against a student will not be disclosed without their authorization or consent, except as permitted by law.
Student Rights:
- Notification: Students have the right to be informed of any alleged violation of the Laredo College - FLB - Student Rights and Responsbilities: Student Conduct Policy based on the referral.
- Explanation: Students are entitled to receive an explanation of the disciplinary process, including available options for resolving their case.
- Access: Students should have access to the Laredo College - FLB - Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Conduct Policy.
- Response Opportunity: Students have the right to respond to allegations made in a referral.
- Documentation: Students can provide relevant documentation related to the allegations.
- Resolution: Students have the right to seek resolution of the alleged violation.
Student Responsibilities:
- Truthfulness: Students are responsible for providing truthful and complete information during interactions with a conduct administrator.
- Attendance: Students should attend all scheduled meetings with a Conduct Administrator.
- Timely Responses: Students are expected to respond promptly to inquiries from a conduct administrator.
- Participation: Students are encouraged to actively participate in the disciplinary process.
Important Note: While you have the option not to share information, please be aware that we will proceed with investigating the matter and making decisions even if you choose not to participate actively.