An interim suspension is an immediate temporary restriction from the College. An interim suspension may be implemented when a student, RSO, or AG whose alleged violation of the Standards of Conduct/Honor Code indicates that there may be a perceived threat to themselves, to others, or to College property.
Conditions may include, but are not limited to, restriction from College premises, participation in academic and/or social endeavors, and college-related activities.
Interim suspensions will be expedited through the Community Standards process. An interim suspension may be imposed at the discretion of the Vice President for Student Life, or their designee.
- A student under interim suspension is immediately removed from the Rhodes College community; they may not attend classes, reside in the residence halls, be present on Rhodes College property, or attend Rhodes College sponsored events/activities.
- A RSO or AG that has been charged with a violation (or has alleged/pending charges) of the Standards of Conduct may, in the discretion of the College, be placed on interim suspension pending the investigation and/or adjudication of the charge(s). While on interim suspension, an organization may be directed to take one or more of the following actions: (1) refrain from publicizing or holding events; (2) refrain from recruiting, meeting with, or initiating new members; (3) refrain from holding meetings of its membership; or (4) any other action deemed appropriate based on the charge(s) at issue. An organization placed on interim suspension will be notified in writing of the terms of the suspension. Failure to observe the terms of the interim suspension may itself be deemed a violation of the Standards of Conduct.
An interim suspension will end at the conclusion of the conduct proceedings. An interim suspension should not be confused with a disciplinary suspension, which is one possible outcome of the disciplinary proceedings.