Student Handbook
This Handbook is intended to provide Bay Mills Community College (BMCC) students with the information and policies they should be aware of while attending BMCC. It should be kept handy and referred to whenever you have a question during your time with us.
While this student handbook was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication, all information, including statements of policy and procedure, are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Social Code of Conduct
Bay Mills Community College promotes the integration of traditional Native American values in all educational programs. The seven (7) sacred traditional teachings charge us with seeking the virtues of wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth. In keeping with this spirit, students are expected to behave as mature individuals and to conduct themselves in a manner which is credit to their parents, the college, and their community.
The following violations will result in disciplinary actions:
- Possession of any firearms, other weapons, or explosives on campus.
- Assaulting, threatening, harassing, or endangering the health or safety of others.
- Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that unreasonably interferes with another and creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
- Theft or damage to public or private property.
- Unauthorized presence in or use of college facilities or equipment.
- Use of tobacco or devices designed to simulate tobacco usage, except in authorized areas or for ceremonial purposes.
- Refusing to comply with college officials performing their duties.
- Use, possession, or being under the influence of an illegal drug or alcoholic beverage while on college premises or at off-campus sponsored events or field trips.
Any person possessing firearms, other weapons, or explosives on campus, or those threatening the health, welfare, or safety of students, staff, instructors, or others may be banned from BMCC by the president. This ban is permanent and not appealable under the standard student grievance procedures. The banned individual will only be allowed to return when directed by a competent authority.
Social Conduct Disciplinary Sanctions
Any of the following disciplinary sanctions, which are consistent with tribal, state, and federal law, may be imposed for violation of the Student Code of Conduct outlined above:
- Warning
- Written reprimand
- Restitution for damages
- Mandatory participation in an approved alcohol/drug abuse treatment program
- Probation
- Suspension
- Dismissal
- Referral for prosecution
Due Process
A student who is charged with a violation of the Social Conduct Code will
- Receive a written charge of the violation and the disciplinary sanction imposed,
- Have a hearing, if requested,
- Have the right to grieve the charge and disciplinary sanction,
The student may continue in good standing until the appeals process is completed unless the safety of other individuals is affected. (See BMCC Student Handbook for a detailed description of the appeals procedure).
Student Dispute Resolution Procedures
Students who feel they have been treated unfairly or who have complaints against a
faculty or staff member have the opportunity to address the situation by following
a two-stage dispute resolution procedure. To read the Student Dispute Resolution Procedures,
click here.
Student Grade Appeals: BMCC Procedure
Students who wish to challenge a faculty grading decision should follow BMCC's four-step grade appeals procedure. To read the Student Grade Appeals, please click here.