Office of Community Standards

The Office of Community Standards is responsible for addressing reports of alleged academic misconduct and behavioral violations. The mission is to engage students in educational conversations and effectively enforce CUNY policies. It is the responsibility of the office to advocate for all students, protect their rights, aid in their well-being, and support their educational goals while furthering the College’s mission, values, and objectives. Additionally, the Office of Community Standards exists to:

Educate students on CUNY policies and potential consequences;
Provide a fair, consistent, educationally-focused process for students alleged of violating CUNY Policies;
Collaborate with the Department of Public Safety and the Counseling Center to protect students, staff, and faculty from disruptive behavior in a manner that is proactive and responsive to the needs of the campus community;
Encourage personal growth and learning experiences;
Offer educational workshops to enhance the college experience; and
Promote communication between faculty, staff, and students that is productive, unified, and unbiased

The office is providing services to students via e-mail, telephone, and online zoom sessions, with limited in-person services available. We recommend that you continue to work with us remotely - it's convenient and easy!

All visitors to campus are required to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test no more than seven days prior to coming to campus. Masks are required for in-person services.

Community Standards Matter

Incidents/Safety concerns on-campus contact the QCC Office of Public Safety, by picking up one of the red phones on campus, or calling (718) 631-6320. You can also complete a report in person by visiting their office located in the Library Bldg. 3rd Floor (near the flag pole).
Behavioral Reporting Form
Incidents/Safety concerns off-campus should be directed to your local law enforcement, NYPD, or in case of emergency dial 911.
Once a report is received by the Office of Student Affairs-Office of Student Conduct, an investigation will begin into the matter of concern.
The designated community standards staff member in coordination with the Office of Public Safety, Title IX Coordinator, Counseling Center, Dean's Office, Vice President for Student Affairs, and other areas and personnel as needed, will review and evaluate all reports, statements, video or other electronic media, and meet with any witnesses/complainants.
Once an investigation has concluded the matter will be referred to mediation or to a hearing in front of the Faculty Student Disciplinary Committee (FSDC).
Article 15 of The City University of New York (CUNY) discusses the overall student conduct policy utilized at the college. Visit, CUNY's Bylaws site for a detailed description of CUNY policies and procedures.
Sexual Misconduct Complaint Form

General Student Concern

-The Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) is a collaborative group with the mission of: (A) Coordinating a systematic response to students whose behavior is disruptive to themselves or the environment or students exhibiting threatening, homicidal and suicidal behaviors. (B) Supporting student success via educational, rather than punitive means. (C) Encouraging a culture of reporting.

Submit a BIT report

Academic Integrity Issue

-Incidents of concern should be reported to the academic integrity officer at (718) 631-6314.

Submit an Academic Integrity issue

Contact information

Ms. Tikola Russell
Dean of Students

Ms. Annette Lazaro
Coordinator for Special Projects for Student Affairs
Assistant to the Dean of Students

Ms. Jennifer Klein
Student Life Manager for Community Standards and Academic Integrity

Office Hours:

Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00-5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm

Address
222-05 56th Ave. L-418
Bayside , NY 11364
Office: 718-631-6314
Fax: 718-631-6352

communitystandards@qcc.cuny.edu

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