… Services, ext. 8777. Sonia M. Lopez , Dean of Student Services, ext. 8742. Informal Procedures Every effort shall be made to resolve the problem informally. No disciplinary action involving disciplinary probation, suspension, suspension of Financial Aid or expulsion shall be taken unless the administrator determines to pursue the matter formally in accordance with board rules. Immediate action is required in situations which are life threatening or when the student is physically violent to others or self, or abusing alcohol or other controlled substances. The sheriff's department should be notified immediately …