Earlham College defines administrative authority in the following manner:
In case of unforeseen difficulties (including changes in local, state, or federal requirements/procedures) with this policy and process pertaining to academic violations, the Provost and Associate Academic Deans, in consultation with the enumerated Conduct Process Authorities, may institute changes as appropriate.
In case of unforeseen difficulties (including changes in local, state, or federal requirements/procedures) with this policy and process pertaining to social violations, the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, in consultation with the enumerated Conduct Process Authorities, may institute changes as appropriate.
As a general rule, the President of Earlham College is not involved in issues of Student Conduct. However, the President is empowered to determine the status of any student at any time. The President may also review any College process. However, the President is obligated to try to assure individuals’ safety and preserve the property, legal status, and educational process of Earlham College. Therefore, the President may, at any time, use executive authority to remove, suspend, withdraw, or expel any student from the College. The President may concern themselves with a case that is deemed particularly troubling or complicated. No student may be expelled from the College without the President’s consent.
As a general rule, the President of Earlham College is not involved in issues of Student Conduct. However, the President is empowered to determine the status of any student at any time. The President may also review any College process. However, the President is obligated to try to assure individuals’ safety and preserve the property, legal status, and educational process of Earlham College. Therefore, the President may, at any time, use executive authority to remove, suspend, withdraw, or expel any student from the College. The President may concern themselves with a case that is deemed particularly troubling or complicated. No student may be expelled from the College without the President’s consent.