DISMISSAL AND SUSPENSION POLICY
The following procedures will be followed regarding the dismissal or suspension of any student from any of the following programs:
Administrative Information Technology (formerly Office Systems Technology)
Agribusiness Management
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Automotive Body Technology
Automotive Technology
Career Pilot Technology
Child Development
Computer Information Systems
Cosmetology
Diesel Technology
Homeland Security
Law Enforcement
Management Program
Teacher Aide
Vocational Nursing
Welding Technology
Wildlife Management
The procedures are:
1. A written request, from the instructor or division chairperson initiating the action, must be submitted to the Dean of Instructional Services.
2. The reason for the request must be listed. Excessive absenteeism and unethical behavior are to be considered reasons for immediate dismissal. Failure to achieve and maintain the scholastic probation policy each semester will also be considered a reason for immediate dismissal.
3. The student should be informed that procedures are pending and advised of the available options.
A. Students can voluntarily accept the recommendations of the instructor and division chairperson,
or;
B. Students can request a decision from the appropriate dean which they can accept, or;
C. The decision of the dean can be appealed to the Disciplinary Committee or the Admissions
Committee (scholastic). The recommendation of the committee can be accepted, or;
D. The committee's decision can be appealed to the President of the college. The President's decision can be accepted, or;
E. The final decision can be requested from the Southwest Texas Junior College Board of Trustees.