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66 college premises indicates that they pose a substantial danger to others. Commentary: The college will not routinely invoke the disciplinary process for student misbehavior occurring off college premises. Nonetheless, it will be necessary to endeavor to protect the campus community when there are reasonable grounds to believe that a student may pose a substantial danger to others. Normally, such "substantial danger" will be manifested by a pending criminal charge, usually relating to a crime of violence, harassment, stalking, burglary, substantial theft or fraud, the distribution of illegal drugs, or the possession of substantial quantities of illegal drugs. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Students are responsible for knowing the information, policies, and procedures outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Students are provided a copy of the Student Code of Conduct annually in print and electronic formats. The college reserves the right to make changes to the Student Code of Conduct and once those changes are posted online, they are in effect. Students are encouraged to check their college email for notifications and online (www.howardcc.edu) for the updated versions of all policies and procedures. College email is the college's primary means of communication with students. Students are responsible for all communication delivered to their college email address. DEFINITIONS When used in this code: • The term "classroom, lab, or office disruption" means behavior a reasonable person would view as substantially or repeatedly interfering with the conduct of class or lab. Examples range from persisting in speaking without being recognized to resorting to physical threats or insults. • The term "person of his or her choosing" includes students, faculty, staff, or others who provide advice to complainants or respondents. This person may not address hearing bodies, speak in disciplinary conferences, or question witnesses. Furthermore, third parties who are representatives of external organizations or who provide legal representation are not permitted in college disciplinary proceedings, whether informal or formal. However, legal representation is permitted when the student faces concurrent criminal charges. • The term "college" means Howard Community College, college owned or controlled property, and all college departments, programs and college sponsored activities, including off-campus when the vice president of student services or designee determines that the off-campus conduct affects a substantial college interest. A substantial college interest is defined to include any situation where it appears the student's conduct may present a danger or threat to the health or safety of the student or others; or any situation that significantly impinges upon the rights, property or achievements of self or others or significantly breaches