2.8.6 Campus Disciplinary Actions and Arrests
Ithaca College and the Office of Public Safety are committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment that promotes academic success, personal growth, and the well-being of every member of our community. One of the ways this is achieved is through the enforcement of Ithaca College’s Codes of Conduct and state and federal law, depending on the nature of the incident and affiliation with the institution.
Students that are found in violation of the Student Conduct Code and/or state or federal laws may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards by the Office of Public Safety and in certain circumstances may be arrested and arraigned in court.
The college’s conduct process is designed to be educational rather than punitive, aiming to hold individuals accountable for their behavior, encourage self-reflection and change behaviors that may have a negative impact on the community at large. The conduct process’ goals include establishing clear boundaries to protect the community, fostering a positive living and learning environment, promoting accountability, encouraging self-reflection and behavior change, and providing valuable learning experiences for those involved in the process. If students are found to have violated either the Student Conduct Code or state or federal law or have significantly infringed upon the rights of other community members, they may lose their privilege to remain in an on-campus residential community or lose the ability to pursue an academic course of study with Ithaca College.
All members of the Ithaca College community are expected to contribute to fostering a safe and respectful environment that promotes academic success, personal growth, and the well-being of every member of our community. Employees that are alleged to have violated the Ithaca College Policy Manual are subject to review as outlined in Volume IV and Volume V, as well as a referral to Human Resources. Depending on the nature of the incident and whether a violation of state and/or federal law occurred, employees may be subject to arrest. Guests and visitors of Ithaca College that are alleged to have violated Ithaca College policy or state and/or federal law are subject to removal from Ithaca College properties and restricted from said properties, or subject to arrest considering the circumstances.
As the primary law enforcement agency for the Ithaca College community, the Office of Public Safety may arrest individuals for offenses against state or federal laws. As noted in section 2.8.1, sworn officers at Ithaca College are granted arrest authority and deputized by Tompkins County Sheriff's Office.
Last reviewed: January 27, 2025