REPORT A CONCERN

Student Code of Conduct violations are disciplinary behaviors including, but not limited to, classroom disruptions, alcohol, drugs, harassment, fights, damage/theft of property, and/or any misconduct that violates OCC’s policy #5247 and/or Policy #5180. Student Code of Conduct violations will be investigated and sanctioned as warranted by the Student Conduct Office.

Academic Integrity violations are academic disciplinary behaviors including, but not limited to, cheating and plagiarism that violate OCC’s Policy #5180. Academic Integrity violations will be investigated and sanctioned as warranted by Academic Affairs and the Student Conduct Office.

Interpersonal violence includes but is not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking behaviors that violate OCC policy #2410, Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Harassment. Behaviors related to interpersonal violence may also violate policy #5247, Student Discipline.

Reporting worrisome or concerning behavior is subjective, however, academic, emotional and/or physical changes can be indicators when assessing whether a student may need additional support. The CARE Team will facilitate communication, assessment, decision-making, and action about potential and real risk situations involving persons of concern including students, faculty, staff and visitors.

A formal complaint is a request for the resolution of a problem, conflict, concern or issue that negatively impacts a student(s).  Student formal complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding college policies, procedures, services, offices, and staff/faculty behavior.

If you have any questions or concerns with these processes, please contact: