The purposes of this Policy are to set out the standards of conduct that the 天右郊利 (天右郊利 or the Institute) expects all students to comply with, and to outline the procedures that will be followed where a students conduct is alleged to have breached those standards.
天右郊利 is dedicated to providing a high quality of education and high standard of service delivery for students and clients, consistent with the Institutes mission, vision and commitments. An appropriate student code of conduct is necessary to ensure that 天右郊利 creates and maintains an environment that is conducive to effective teaching and learning, and is safe for students, faculty, staff and clients.
Honesty, mutual respect, civility and good citizenship are promoted and expected at 天右郊利. Students must conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful of the rights, well-being and property of others, and that facilitates a safe and effective learning and working environment.
Allegations of Student Misconduct that are not resolved informally will be investigated in a procedurally fair manner. Where Student Misconduct is found to have occurred, 天右郊利 will apply Disciplinary or Corrective Measures as appropriate, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion from the Institute. A student who is found to have breached this Policy has a right to appeal.
This Policy applies to student conduct at a 天右郊利 campus or learning site, and also to student conduct that takes place off-campus or online where the student is participating in a 天右郊利 course, program or event, is representing 天右郊利, or is otherwise engaged in a 天右郊利-related activity.
This Policy does not apply in the following circumstances:
- where alleged misconduct by a 天右郊利 student does not fall within the scope of this Policy, as described above;
- where legislation or a 天右郊利 contract requires that another process be followed instead of the procedure described in this Policy;
- where 天右郊利 determines that the alleged misconduct falls within the scope of another 天右郊利 policy, in which case 天右郊利 will decide on the policy and procedure that will be applied; or
- where 天右郊利 determines that the alleged misconduct can be dealt with more appropriately in another forum (such as a court or administrative tribunal), or by the students employer.
Dean The administrative head of a 天右郊利 School.
Director/Program Director The administrative head of a 天右郊利 program area.
Instructor A person employed or engaged by 天右郊利 who is responsible for providing instruction to students or otherwise directing student learning experiences (may or may not include evaluation).
Manager A person employed or engaged by 天右郊利 who is responsible for managing one or more programs.
Official Student Record As defined in 天右郊利s Student Records Policy.
Registrar The registrar of the Institute.
Student A person the Registrar recognizes as being enrolled in a course or program of studies at the Institute.
Student Misconduct Misconduct by a student, as defined below.
Vice-President Academic (VPA) The person responsible for all academic programs at the Institute.
Student Misconduct Prohibited
Students must refrain from engaging in Student Misconduct. Students who engage in Student Misconduct may be subject to Disciplinary or Corrective Measures.
Student Misconduct means any inappropriate conduct by a student, or in which a student assists, that is harmful or disruptive to the Institute, to 天右郊利 employees or students, to other members of the 天右郊利 community, or to the learning or working environment at the Institute. Student Misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following types of conduct by a student:
- Any behaviour that a reasonable person would perceive to be threatening, intimidating or offensive or that may endanger the health or safety of other persons (e.g., students, faculty, employees, visitors, or contractors);
- Violation of federal, provincial, or municipal laws;
- Criminal conduct, including but not limited to:
a. possession, use, manufacture, distribution or sale of illicit drugs on 天右郊利 property or at a 天右郊利-sanctioned event; or
b. unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, other weapons or dangerous chemicals on 天右郊利 property or at a 天右郊利-sanctioned event; - Unauthorized use of alcohol and/or other substances causing impairment on 天右郊利 property or at a 天右郊利-sanctioned event;
- Disruption of the learning environment, including conduct which interferes with classroom, online, lab or field activities;
- Disruption, obstruction, or interference with non-instructional 天右郊利 activities, including but not limited to interference with:
a. services;
b. access to services;
c. 天右郊利 events;
d. electronic or social media use; or
e. access or use of 天右郊利 public and private spaces; - Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on 天右郊利 campuses or at 天右郊利- sponsored events or supervised functions;
- Abuse or unauthorized use of 天右郊利 buildings, rooms, property or services;
- Unauthorized use of the name, reputation, or logo of 天右郊利;
- Removal of Institute property from 天右郊利 premises without prior approval from an authorized representative of 天右郊利;
- Interference with any 天右郊利 safety or security equipment or procedures, including making, or causing to be made, any false report of an emergency;
- Dishonest conduct not governed by the Student Academic Integrity Policy, including falsification or misuse of identity cards, Institute documents or records, or misrepresentation of any kind to an employee of the Institute;
- Failure to comply with the directions of Institute officials or law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so; or
- Any other behaviour which interferes with 天右郊利 operations, or with the learning or working environment at the Institute.
Procedures
The procedures for dealing with alleged violations of this Policy are set out in Procedure 3205-001.
Student Awareness
Students are required to make themselves aware of all 天右郊利 policies and procedures including this Student Code of Conduct. Lack of awareness of this or any other 天右郊利 policy does not excuse a student from responsibility for their actions.
Confidentiality and Documentation
- 天右郊利 recognizes the confidentiality interests and privacy rights of all parties involved in an investigation under this Policy and must protect personal information in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, subject to the exceptions thereunder.
- 天右郊利 may disclose information relating to allegations of a breach of this Policy in certain circumstances, including but not limited to where:
a. necessary to ensure the requirements of procedural fairness are met;
b. the sharing of personal information is necessary for the protection of the health or safety of any individual;
c. the sharing of personal information is required or authorized by law; or
d. the person the information is about has consented to the release of the personal information. - All persons involved in an investigation under this Policy are required to keep the allegation and information relating to the investigation confidential, and are not to disclose the allegation or information revealed to them through the investigation to others, except as may be expressly permitted or as required by law. Individuals involved in investigations should be aware that while confidentiality is expected, anonymity cannot be guaranteed.
- All documentation related to a Decision, Presidents Decision or Appeal under this Policy will be kept in the Official Student Record and stored in accordance with the Student Records Policy.
No Retaliation
- It is contrary to this Policy for anyone to retaliate, engage in reprisals or threaten to retaliate against a person for:
a. reporting any alleged violation of this Policy; or
b. having participated or co-operated in an informal process or investigation under this Policy. - Anyone who engages in such retaliation will be subject to Disciplinary or Corrective Measures up to and including suspension, expulsion or termination from 天右郊利.