Baker College Policies
Basic Principles of Student Responsibility
Each person has a right to study, learn, and live in a quiet, comfortable environment without fear, without humiliation, and without destruction of self-esteem. Baker College expects student awareness and concern for all aspects of classroom, residential, and extracurricular life, and strives to promote a cohesive and equitable environment, where cultural and ethnic differences are respected. Institutional expectations, regulations, policies, and practices are established to reflect the values to which the College subscribes. These expectations, regulations, policies, and practices promote:
- The mission of the college.
- Opportunities and settings that facilitate the coming together of persons of different cultures, backgrounds, and persuasions.
- Respect for the rights of others.
It is important to note the following policies with regard to student responsibility and respect:
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Enrollment at Baker College is a privilege, and it is expected that students will conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the ideals, values, and educational aims of the College. Students will respect the rights and property of others and will treat fellow students, faculty, and staff with good manners and respect. Students will use care in keeping facilities and equipment clean and orderly. Food and beverages should not be eaten in hallways or classrooms. Students will behave in such a way as to promote a positive learning environment. This includes having pagers and cell phones turned off during class. When a student’s actions do not reflect these expectations, the College will take disciplinary measures, which may include suspension or dismissal from the College and/or student housing, and/or criminal prosecution.
- It is the responsibility of the student to give honest and complete replies to all questions included in application forms and other documents required by the college.
- Baker College does not consider the use of alcoholic beverages or drugs as necessary or conducive to the process of higher education. Baker College students are expected to abide by the federal, state, and local laws.
- Any illegal possession, sale, or use of illegal or over-the-counter drugs will result in penalties including immediate expulsion and/or criminal prosecution.
- Student instigation or participation in activities which develop to a degree that elicits panic or alarm, disturbs the peace, endangers personal well-being, or harms public or private property is prohibited. Furthermore, students who impede or threaten to obstruct the free and uninterrupted passage of individuals or vehicles, or prevent or obstruct the normal operations of the College, will be subject to disciplinary action which may result in suspension or dismissal from the College, and/or criminal prosecution.
- Students are expected to use language that promotes a comfortable environment. Use of language or gestures that are abusive or offensive in nature will result in disciplinary action, suspension, or dismissal.
- Students are asked to dress in conventional attire that exhibits good taste. In instances of unsuitable dress, faculty or staff may request that the student leave the classroom or facility.
- A special word about College-owned equipment: Computers, printers, office machines, medical and electronic equipment, and other equipment are placed in locations that will facilitate the best possible benefit to students. Any student who removes or tampers with this equipment is subject to dismissal and payment of any costs resulting from damage or loss of equipment. Students should immediately report equipment in need of repair to an instructor.
- Operating a business on Baker College property or with the use of college equipment is prohibited. The use of the Baker College name on any advertising by a student for business purposes is not allowed.
- Students shall comply with all reasonable and lawful requests and instructions as well as disciplinary conditions imposed upon them by those in authority, including College administrators, faculty, housing staff, campus safety officers, or other employees acting in the performance of their official duties. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action, suspension, or expulsion.