Any student that is physically abusive or threatens physical abuse to an instructor, staff member and/or student will automatically be terminated without recourse. Any student that exhibits poor conduct or attitude will first be warned by the instructor or Department Chair for this inappropriate behavior. If the student again exhibits poor conduct or attitude, the instructor may request that the student leave the campus immediately. If the student fails to leave when asked by the instructor, this will be grounds for termination. Any student that has been asked to leave the campus and complies, but again exhibits poor conduct or poor attitude upon his/her return, must then meet with the Department Chair to assess the situation. The Department Chair will have authority to allow the student to return to class or may refer the student to the Director of Education for consultation. The purpose of this consultation will be to assist the student in making the necessary changes to be in compliance with Sumner College standards. If it is determined during this conference that the student may continue enrollment at the college, the student must exhibit significant improvement or the student will be terminated. Sumner College, in keeping with the local, state and federal laws, prohibits the possession, use or distribution of drugs or alcohol by students, faculty, or staff while on school property or when involved in any school-sponsored activity. If the student feels he/she has been unjustifiably terminated, the student may request an appeal in writing within one week of the termination. If the student should wish to re-enter the college at a later date, he/she must meet the requirements of the re-entry policy. Students who do not maintain satisfactory academic progress must follow the guidelines set forth in the college catalog. Students who do not maintain satisfactory attendance will be counseled by the Department Chair to determine whether the student should continue enrollment in the college.
In any one of these cases, an advisory conference with the College President and the student will be held. At that time it will be determined whether extenuating circumstances need to be considered. The purpose of this conference will be to assist the student in making the necessary changes which will be in compliance with the college’s standards. It is the policy of the college that any student may be terminated following this initial conference if significant improvement has not been evidenced. For a definition of satisfactory attendance, see “Attendance and Conduct Policy” elsewhere in this catalog. The administration reserves the right to take individual circumstances into consideration during termination, appeal, and the re-entry process. Appeals Should a student disagree with the determination that he/she is not making satisfactory academic progress the student may file an appeal about that determination with the Director of Education, and College President if necessary. Additional Termination Policy for the Practical Nursing Program If a student exhibits unprofessional or unethical behavior, the Department Chair will evaluate the issues and determine course of action that could include a written warning, disciplinary action, or termination. Repeated behaviors may cause termination from the program. Any student that is unprofessional or judged unsafe to practice in the clinical setting may also be terminated from the program. Termination from the program will require a recommendation from the Department Chair to the Director of Education as in all student termination matters. Final discretion rests with the College President.
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