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Code of Conduct and Judicial System

The Dean community has certain regulations and traditions governing the behavior of its students to insure the basic rights of individuals, as well as to support its educational mission. It is the College’s expectation that students will be responsible and contributing members of the College community.

The Judicial System at Dean is based on the principles of fairness for all concerned and strives to promote the educational process. In general, cases will be handled internally and will be limited to misconduct adversely affecting the pursuit of educational objectives. Most violations will initially be handled by the College administrator responsible for the area where the violation occurred.

The Student Code of Conduct and a description of the Judicial System are published in the Dean Student Handbook, available on-line. Each student is responsible for being familiar with the College’s rules and regulations relative to student responsibilities and rights.

Dean reserves the right to ask students to leave the College without a hearing, regardless of class standing or the time of year, if it is the opinion of the Dean of Students or her/his designee that the students have brought discredit upon themselves or the College. Such separation may be made without recourse to reinstatement or financial reimbursement.

Confidentiality of Records

Dean students have the right to inspect any and all official records, files and data directly related to them, with certain exceptions, such as financial records of the student’s parents and records and/or information to which the student has waived her/his right of access. Official records and data related to students are incorporated into folders that are secured in the Office of Admission, Center for Student Administrative Services, Office of Academic Support Services and Office of Student Development. Students wishing to access their records must submit their request in writing to the office specifically holding those records. Should students take exception to anything they find in these folders on the grounds that it is inaccurate, misleading or otherwise inappropriate, they have the right to challenge its inclusion and to seek to have it corrected or deleted. Students must submit a written request to the Vice President/Dean of the Faculty to discuss the matter in question.

The College does not permit the release of personally identifiable information in student records without the written consent of the student, except in specific cases, all of which are identified under the heading of "Disclosure of Educational Records" in the Dean Student Handbook.

If the College should fail to comply with any of the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a student may submit a written complaint to the Family Policy and Regulations Office, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Dean admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other college-administered programs.

Equal treatment and non-discrimination have been traditional policies of Dean since its founding in 1865. The Board of Trustees reaffirms these historic policies and makes clear that Dean is operated in compliance with both the spirit and letter of this law. Formal compliance assurance has been on file with the federal government since February 4, 1965.

Title IX

Dean maintains a policy of providing equal opportunity in all its operations, including employment practices and student relationships, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or physical handicap with regard to both employment practices and student relationships. Individuals who believe their rights have been violated should contact the Grievance Officer, Dean College, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038-1994.