Violations & Sanctions

Violations

Violations occur when individuals or organizations fail to meet expectations or act in a manner that jeopardizes the integrity, finances, or operation of the club. Violations may include, but are not limited to:

• Failure to complete the annual registration process during open enrollment.
• Failure to file required paperwork by specific deadlines for requests.
• Absence from meetings and/or training.
• Abusing a position of power.
• Loss of an advisor/inability to replace an advisor within 15 business days.
• Club’s bank account has been in deficit for more than 30 calendar days.
• Failure to provide receipts or other financial records when requested.
• Unaccounted funds (e.g., deposits, withdrawals, transactions).
• Off-site bank accounts.
• Off-site withholding of funds.
• Violating the Student Code of Conduct.
• Violating the Student Club Handbook.
• Flagrant disregard for College of Wester Idaho policies and procedures.
• Failing to meet minimum requirements set forth by ASCWI.
• Violating local, state, or federal laws.

Sanctions

When a violation occurs, the College may impose one or more sanctions based on the nature, severity, and frequency of the conduct. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to:

• Probationary status.
• Repaying debt on outstanding balances.
• Preventing access to funds.
• Restitution for damages incurred.
• Loss of privileges.
• Loss of recognition.
• Referral of the case to Student Conduct and/or local authorities.
• Removal of club officers from their position.

The College reserves the right to impose sanctions not specifically listed above when deemed necessary to address the violation, protect college resources, and maintain the integrity of the student club and organization program.