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Summary of Code of Student Conduct

Hawaii Tokai International College (HTIC) strives to be a place for students to learn and grow. The Code of Student Conduct is written to help keep that type of environment for the learning community. Members of the HTIC learning community have the rights of all laws of the State of Hawai‘i and the United States, but must also accept the responsibilities that follow. The College maintains additional rules and regulations to help safeguard college activities and operations. HTIC is firmly committed to maintaining an environment free of harassment and intimidation based upon race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local civil rights laws:

  • Behavior that threatens another person, endangers any person, or is considered lewd, indecent, obscene or disorderly, is strictly prohibited.

  • Students are prohibited from displaying any behavior, intentional or unintentional, that intimidates, harasses or hazes other students, faculty or staff. Harassment that is physical, mental, written, verbal, or sexual is strictly prohibited and includes any behavior, intentional or unintentional, that denigrates an individual or group because of race, religion, color, gender or sexual preference.

  • Physical/psychological threats or assaults on another, and activity or behavior that infringes on the rights, privileges, or property of others are also strictly prohibited. Students may not harm or threaten others in the learning community and/or disrupt the procedures of HTIC.

  • The occurrence of such events will result in HTIC taking necessary disciplinary actions.

These and other rules and regulations are enforced not only by HTIC staff and faculty, but also by means of a private security firm, Star Security. Star is employed to ensure that each member of the learning community lives up to his or her responsibilities. More importantly, Star is employed to protect us all. Students should respect the guards at all times and act in accordance with their instructions. These professional security personnel are particularly important in the evening hours and on weekends.

The Code of Student Conduct explains the following:

  1. Student actions that are not permitted;

  2. Procedures to protect students' rights (including the right to file a grievance and the right of appeal);

  3. Time schedules for judgments and actions;

  4. Student Conduct and Grievance Board;

  5. College officials and procedures for handling violations;

  6. Actions that HTIC may take against students when rules/regulations are violated; and

  7. Step-by-step procedures HTIC will follow when violations occur.

The following actions are not allowed and will be treated as violations of the Code of Student Conduct:

  1. Academic misconduct, which includes cheating and plagiarism;

  2. Harming or violating the rights of others in the learning community (including visitors);

  3. Acting in ways that interrupt the basic and daily operations of HTIC;

  4. Possession and/or use of illegal substances or objects (e.g. weapons) on campus;

  5. Possession or consumption of alcohol on campus;

  6. Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while in class; 51

  7. Giving false information or not fulfilling debts or promises to HTIC; and

  8. Damaging or misusing college property (including improper use of computer systems).

Violators of state or federal laws will be reported to the proper state or federal law enforcement agencies (e.g. local police or FBI). For violations of college rules/regulations, HTIC may: 1. Warn; 2. Warn with special conditions; 3. Suspend; 4. Suspend with special conditions; 5. Expel; and/or 6. Require payment or services for damages. Violation of housing regulations can result in suspension and/or eviction from the residence hall. The actions taken will depend on the nature of the offense and recommendation of the Student Support Officer, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, and/or the Student Conduct and Grievance Board.

Student Grievances

If you feel as though you have been treated or reprimanded unfairly, you may file a grievance at the Office of Student Services. Complaints about college policies may also be expressed to the student government. For more information, please refer to Supplement A, the Code of Student Conduct.