harsh sanctions for minor Covid rule violation at college

[Anonymous]

My college freshman had everything go wrong this fall, up to and including being diagnosed with Covid at school. While they were in solitary confinement/isolation in a dorm and totally stressed out, they carelessly broke a rule (left the room momentarily but didn’t come in contact with anyone).
The school is being pretty harsh about this. I care as much about Covid safety as the next person - probably more - but I don’t see why this needs to go on their permanent record. Can anyone share similar experiences? There have been a million extra rules this year and surely there have been a million mistakes. Nobody should get away with throwing a keg party during a pandemic, but are lesser offenses ever overlooked?
Anyway, be sure to warn your kids. This is not your father’s college experience.

[Anonymous]

How are they being harsh exactly? Need more details.

[Anonymous]

Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

[Anonymous]

Just follow the rules, and take responsibility for the consequences when you don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

You are why this country is sinking to the bottom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

No, it shouldn’t be commended. The kid broke a public health rule. Public health doesn’t care whether they meant to or not.

Your first paragraph I mostly agree with though. OP, what do you imagine the consequences of this violation are?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

You are why this country is sinking to the bottom.

And you clearly would prefer to scare young, low risk college students into protecting YOU, just because you’re old and infirm. We are not falling for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

No, it shouldn’t be commended. The kid broke a public health rule. Public health doesn’t care whether they meant to or not.

Your first paragraph I mostly agree with though. OP, what do you imagine the consequences of this violation are?

Not a kid. A young adult. Over 18, and can make own decisions. No laws broken presumably. Carry on.

[Anonymous]

Lol what is a “permanent record” in college? Sounds like a threat that a teacher would make in an 80s movie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

You are why this country is sinking to the bottom.

And you clearly would prefer to scare young, low risk college students into protecting YOU, just because you’re old and infirm. We are not falling for it.

No mom.

You are why this country is sinking to the bottom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

Not true. At orientation at my DC’s college they said alcohol violations are a felony and would get my DC kicked out of the nursing program.

[Anonymous]

it could be a college conduct violation, that could stick.

[Anonymous]

You’re right; my father’s university would have kicked him out for blatant disregard of the rules.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:it could be a college conduct violation, that could stick.

How so? Again, with a “COVID violation” stamp on the transcript? LOL.

[Anonymous]

What was the harsh punishment? Short of kicking the kid out of school, what can the college really have done?