<p>Speaking to others in the community I have learned that S’s college treats any code violations harsher than the majority of schools out there. I don’t disagree that people have to take responsibility for their actions. But imposing penalties that are harsher than those imposed by a criminal court on a first time offender does not serve an “educational” purpose for the violator as the school claims. All that said, there may be no other choice but to take that pill and hope he can survive it until he is able to transfer.</p>
<p>Thank you all for your input. Will post when we have a final determination.</p>