The College is committed to
taking all reasonable steps to ensure the students have the opportunity to
successfully complete their programs.
The College has a commitment to ensure that within this general
framework that all students are treated fairly and equitably. Students who do not support the academic and
ethical goals of the College for themselves and their fellow students may be
subject to penalties, up to and including expulsion.
In general, the College will
attempt to resolve a situation without expulsion. Verbal warning, written warnings and
suspension may precede this final and most serious of actions. Where the College deems the integrity, safety
or well being of the College, students, staff, clients, visitors and other
guests is in danger then expulsion may be applied at the College’s discretion
at any point in the process.
In conjunction with this
policy, the college will have to ensure that students receive and are aware of
its code of conduct, its academic policy, and its attendance policy. (Please
refer to Procedures
and Orientation)
(1) The student complaint
procedure required under section 31 of the Act shall include,
(a) a requirement that a complaint be made in writing;
(b) the person or persons, identified by position, who will
decide whether to dismiss the complaint or make a recommendation as to any
further action in relation to the complaint;
(c) the process to be followed by the private career college
in dealing with the complaint which shall include,
(i) giving the student making the complaint an opportunity to
make oral submissions,
(ii) allowing the student to have a person present with the
student at all stages of the proceedings, and
(iii) the right of the student to have the person referred to
in subclause (ii) make the oral submissions on his or her behalf;
(d) a description of the manner in which complaints,
submissions and decisions will be recorded;
(e) a maximum length of time that may elapse between the date
the complaint is submitted and the date a decision is issued by the college;
(f) a requirement that the decision be delivered to the
student in writing and include reasons;
(g) a procedure for reviewing a decision;
(h) a requirement that the college maintain a record of every
complaint at the campus where the complaint originated for a period of at least
three years from the date of the decision relating to the complaint, which
record shall include a copy of the complaint, of any submission filed with
respect to the complaint and of the decision; and
(i) a requirement that the college provide the student who
makes a complaint with a copy of the record referred to in clause (h).
(2) If
a student is not satisfied with a private career college’s resolution of his or
her complaint in accordance with the procedure set out in subsection (1), the
student may refer the matter to the Superintendent and shall include in his or
her application to the Superintendent a copy of the record referred to in
clause (1) (h).
Pursuant to clause 36 (1) (b) of O. Reg.
415/06 the colleges student complaint procedure must provide the person or
persons, identified by position, who will decide whether to dismiss the
complaint or make a recommendation as to any further action in relation to the
complaint.
The following outlines the
conditions under which a student may be expelled with cause:
Student Code of Conduct
and Expulsion Policy
The College is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the
students have the opportunity to successfully complete their programs. The
College has a commitment to ensure that within this general framework that all
students are treated fairly and equitably. Students who do not support the
academic and ethical goals of the College for themselves and their fellow
students may be subject to penalties, up to and including expulsion.
In general, the College will attempt to resolve a situation
without expulsion. Verbal warning, written warnings and suspension may precede
this final and most serious of actions. Where the College deems the integrity,
safety or well being of the College, students, staff, clients, visitors and
other guests is in danger then expulsion may be applied at the College’s
discretion at any point in the process.
In conjunction with this policy, please ensure you have received
and are aware of the college code of conduct, academic policy, and attendance
policy.
The following outlines the conditions under which a student may be
expelled with cause:
1. Academic Dishonesty – students
may be subject to expulsion at the discretion of the College for academic
dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is any word, action or deed performed alone, or
with others for the direct or indirect intention of providing an unfair
advantage or benefit to self or other student(s) including:
a. cheating
b. plagiarism
c. unapproved
collaboration
d. alteration
of records
e. bribery
f. lying
g. misrepresentations
2. Outstanding Fees – failure to pay
overdue accounts owing to the college within the specified period may be
grounds for expulsion after a written warning has been given.
3. Code of Conduct - all students
are required to adhere to the College’s published code of conduct listed below.
Where the violations do not have the potential to result in physical harm to
persons or property the College may expel a student who has received suspension
for failure to comply and has since violated any of the terms of the College’s
code of conduct. Students who are found under the influence of drugs and/or
alcohol or carrying weapons will be subject to immediate expulsion.
4. Significant Omissions or Errors in
Admissions Documentation – the College has a responsibility to ensure
students have been admitted in accordance with the registration requirements
for the program. Students who knowingly misrepresent their applications are
subject to immediate expulsion.
5. Academic Failure – students who
fail to achieve the required academic standing in their programs may be
expelled from the program. The College may at its discretion offer alternatives
to a student and these are outlined in the academic policies for the program of
study.
6. Attendance – students who do not
achieve the required attendance as stated in College policy are subject to
expulsion.
7. Harassment or Discrimination –
the College does not condone harassment or discrimination of any student,
staff, client or visitor to the College. Students participating in harassing or
discriminatory activities that are racial, sexual, or pertaining to sexual
orientation in nature may be subject to immediate suspension depending on the
severity of the activity and pending investigation.
Any student, who is deemed by the investigation
to have engaged in severe harassing or discriminatory activities, may be
expelled at the discretion of the college, depending on the severity of the
activity.
Racial harassment means bothering, threatening,
or treating someone unfairly because of their race, colour, ancestry,
birthplace, religious belief, ethnic background, citizenship, or language.
Sexual harassment means bothering someone by
saying or doing unwanted or unwelcome things of a sexual or gender-related
nature including touching inappropriately, making offensive jokes about women
and men, making sexual suggestions or requests, staring at or making unwelcome
comments about one’s body, displaying sexually offensive pictures, or being
verbally abusive because of one’s gender.
Sexual orientation harassment means treating
someone unequally because they are gay, lesbian, heterosexual, bisexual, or
living in a same-sex relationship. This could include making a hurtful comment
or action to an individual that is known or ought to be known to be unwelcome,
making Homophobic jokes or hints about a person's sexual orientation or
same-sex partnership status, or displaying of disrespectful signs, caricatures,
cartoons or graffiti.
In determining what constitutes harassment or
discrimination, the College refers to The Ontario Human Rights Code. Students
requiring more specific information may refer to the specific code as posted on
the Provincial web site (http://www.ohrc.on.ca/english/code/index.shtml).
8. Misuse of College Property –
College property is for the provision of College services. Students who damage,
misuse, steal or otherwise use the property in a way that is prohibited may be
expelled and required to make restitution.
9.
Endangerment of Staff or
Students – The College is committed to the right of all College staff,
students, clients and visitors to be safe. Students who by action or neglect in
any way endanger the safety of themselves or others may be expelled.
Prior to expulsion, depending on the severity
and nature of the situation, the College may take intermediate steps at its
discretion including:
a. verbal warning
b.
written warning
c.
suspension
d.
expulsion
Notification:
Students
who are subject to expulsion for any reason will be notified in writing, either
hand delivered or by registered mail with return receipt. The College is not
responsible for non-delivery by registered mail if the student has not provided
a valid home address where the student currently resides.
The
notification will contain a description of the basis for expulsion and the
effective date. Expelled students who dispute the facts of the expulsion and
wish to appeal must appeal the decision in writing within one week of the
notification by following the college’s student complaint procedure provided to
the student and by providing sufficient proof to support the complaint.
A
Student, whose expulsion is upheld after having followed the college’s student
complaint and appeal procedure, may file a further appeal through the
Complaints process of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities,
provided the students are attending a program approved under the Private Career
Colleges Act, 2005.
If
a student's appeal is successful and he/she is eventually reinstated as part of
the internal college or Ministry appeal processes, than the college will
arrange for the student to make up the training time that he/she had missed
since the date of expulsion specified in the written notification.
Fees
Settlement
of student’s accounts, for students that have been expelled, will be completed
under the College’s Fee Refund Policy as per the Private Career Colleges Act, using the effective date of expulsion as
the final day of attendance in their program of study.
Return
of Property
A
student who is expelled is responsible for the return of any College property
in his/her own possession within 10 days of the expulsion and will be held
financially responsible for any property not returned in good condition or as
outlined in the student contract.
Introduction
Canadian Business College (CBC) strives to maintain an environment
that values academic excellence, institutional integrity, justice, equity and
diversity. Such an environment is essential to foster the intellectual
growth and personal development of all students. Each member of the college
shares responsibility in maintaining conditions that support the college's
purpose. CBC has established a Student Code of Conduct. This code is designed to provide basic
guidelines to advance the educational mission of the college.
All CBC students have access to the Student Code of Conduct.
Electronic copies are available at all campuses. The Student Code of Conduct is
also distributed at new-student orientations.
Students'
Rights and Responsibilities
Exercising your rights and acting in a responsible manner go
together. Some of the college's rules and regulations are simply restatements
of existing laws, such as laws against possession, use or sale of controlled substances
(illegal drugs). It is the responsibility of all CBC students to comply with
the policies as stated in the Student Code of Conduct and obey all laws. This
compliance assures all students the opportunity of having the best possible
educational experience.
CBC students have the right to be informed by the college through
individual faculty departments and all CBC locations of policies and procedures
concerning student conduct (Student Code of Conduct), course requirements
(class syllabus), and ethics and professional conduct (as outlined in the
orientation handbook and/or in class). This information is published
and/or electronically posted. CBC students have the right to be evaluated
fairly on the basis of their performance as required by the instructor(s) as
part of the course.
These policies may also include published or posted standards of
conduct for lab, and learning areas, including clinical facilities. It is the
student's responsibility to be aware of such published policies and procedures
and to seek clarification, if needed, from the Administrative Office the
appropriate supervisor.
The principal rules of
1.
Comply with all Institutional,
federal, provincial and municipal laws while participating in CBC activities or
while located on CBC property, loaned or leased, or property used by CBC.
2.
Conduct themselves in such a manner
that will not interfere with or disrupt the educational process administered by
CBC staff and students.
A. Student Conduct
Expectations
(1) Regulations for Student Conduct
The following actions and behaviors shall constitute violations of the Student
Code of Conduct and will subject any student or student organization committing
such a violation to disciplinary sanction. The violations defined below
include, but are not limited to:
1.
Violating duly established and
published or posted College or Board policies, rules and/or regulations
including, but not limited to, alcohol, illegal drug use, discrimination,
harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and weapons on CBC property or
at CBC sponsored or supervised student functions.
2.
Engaging in conduct which
constitutes a danger to the person or safety of other members of the CBC
community.
3.
Committing acts of harassment or
physical abuse or engaging in actions which intimidate, harass, threaten,
coerce, or otherwise endanger the health or safety of any person.
4.
Committing acts of sexual
harassment. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, non-consensual
verbal or physical conduct related to sex which unreasonably interferes with an
individual's work, educational or social performance.
5.
Committing an act of sexual assault
which, for administrative purposes, is defined as unwanted and usually forced
or coerced sexual intercourse or sexual contact. (Victims include persons who
are unconscious, mentally ill, or deemed unable to give consent.)
6.
Committing an act of retaliation
(causing physical or psychological pain) toward an individual or group who
initiated a complaint (including, but not limited to, any violation of the
Student Code of Conduct) with the College.
7.
Committing acts of dishonesty
including, but not limited to, the following:
a.
Use of unapproved support materials during tests and/or exams.
This is considered cheating and includes the unauthorized possession of
tests and/or exams before, during, or after the use of the test/exam.
b.
Helping another student cheat. A student that helps another
student cheat is as guilty of cheating as the student he or she assists.
c.
The submission of the work of someone else as one's own individual
work.
d.
Copying, or allowing another student to copy, a computer file that
contains another student's assignment, and submitting it, in part or in
its entirety, as one's own.
e.
Working together on an assignment, sharing the computer files and
programs involved, and then submitting individual copies of the assignment as
one's own individual work.
f.
Taking, or permitting someone to
take for you, a test, quiz, exam, or some similar evaluation
("ghosting").
g.
Stealing, buying, or otherwise unofficially
obtaining all or part of an exam, test, class assignment, and/or project.
h.
Selling, exchanging of favour(s), or giving away all or part of an
unadministered test, including the answers to an unadministered test.
8.
Engaging in disorderly conduct or
fighting. For purposes of this Student Code of Conduct, disorderly conduct is
defined to include, but is not limited to:
a.
Acts which breach the peace, are inappropriately loud, or are
lewd, indecent, or obscene.
b.
Acts not in compliance with posted signage requesting specific
behavior in designated areas (e.g., the library, study center, learning center,
laboratory areas, gymnasium, recreation areas, cafeteria, and computer areas).
c.
Acts which interfere with, damage or destroy college property, or
conduct which attempts to interfere with, damage or destroy college property.
d.
Conduct which instigates fights, or participation in fights with
an CBC student, staff, instructor, administrator, agent or visitor.
e.
Brandishing or displaying of objects which could be construed as
weapons including, but not limited to, toy guns, starting pistols, and knives
of any size including blades under three inches.
9.
Planning, directing or committing
acts of hazing. Hazing is defined as:
a.
Any activity which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical
or mental health of an individual or group.
b.
Any activity that subjects an individual or group to ridicule
or embarrassment.
c.
Any unlawful activity for the purpose of initiation,
admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in
a group or organization.
10.
Interrupting, interfering with, or disturbing the day-to-day
academic and operational functions of the College; or committing intentional
acts that obstruct, disrupt, or physically interfere with the use of College
premises, buildings, or passages.
11.
Possessing, duplicating, or using keys to any College building,
facility, area, or vehicle without authorization by appropriate College
official; or committing an act of unauthorized entry into or use of College
buildings, facilities, areas, or vehicles.
12.
Engaging or participating in acts of unauthorized possession, use,
removal, defacing, tampering, damage, or destruction of College owned or leased
property, equipment, programs, or materials; or of property, equipment,
programs, or materials belonging to any College community member, guest,
visitor, vendor, or contractor.
13.
Posting, affixing, or otherwise attaching written or printed
messages or materials, e.g. posters, signs, handbills, brochures, or pamphlets,
on surfaces including, but not limited to, doors, windows, buildings,
sidewalks, and lawn areas (used, owned or leased by CBC), with the exception of
designated posting areas where approved posting is expressly permitted. (Refer
to the Student Life office at each campus for approved locations.)
14.
Possessing, or engaging or participating in the use of explosives,
fireworks, and/or firearms or other dangerous weapons while on CBC property,
loaned or leased, or at CBC sponsored events.
15.
Also prohibited are:
a.
Metallic knuckles or knuckles of any substance.
b.
A nunchaku or any similar weapon.
c.
A knife blade.
d.
A baton of any type.
e.
Explosive devices of any type
f.
Any "look-alike"
instrument or weapon, (i.e. "b.b. gun" pellet gun; or any
instrument design to look like a weapon).
g.
Oleoresin capsicum spray (pepper spray) or any other device or
instrumentality used in a threatening and/or unlawful manner.
16.
Committing acts of arson, creating a fire hazard, or possession of
or use of, without proper authorization, inflammable materials or hazardous
substances on college property.
17.
Committing acts which endanger the property of the College
including but not limited to altering or misusing any firefighting equipment,
safety equipment, or emergency device.
18.
Making false reports of a fire, bomb threat, or other dangerous
condition; failing to report a fire; or interfering with the response of the
College or municipal officials to emergency calls.
19.
Failing to comply with the directions of College officials acting
in the performance of their duties and/or failing to positively identify one's
self to a College official when requested to do so. (The preferred form of
identification shall be a current, valid CBC identification card or registration
form.)
20.
Furnishing false information and/or identification to any College
official, faculty member, or office.
21.
Forging, altering, falsifying, or misusing any College document,
record, or instrument of identification. (This includes grade transcripts,
student identification, computer records, certificates, and other official
documents.) Using a forged or altered document is also prohibited, even if
someone else made the changes.
22.
Tampering with the election of any College-recognized student
organization.
23.
Attempting to represent the College, any recognized student
organization, or any official College group or agent without the explicit prior
written consent of the official(s) of that group or agent.
24.
Gambling on College property, whether such property is used,
owned, or leased by the College.
25.
Engaging in activities, canvassing, or solicitation not authorized
by the College.
26.
Smoking indoors on CBC property, including entrances, or where
prohibited on loaned or leased facilities used by CBC.
27.
Leaving a child (children), for whom you are responsible,
unattended/unsupervised on CBC property.
28.
Engaging in acts of theft on College property (used, owned or
leased) of College property or from College personnel including students,
visitors, instructors, and staff.
29.
Engaging in acts of theft or abuse of computer time or
information, including but not limited to:
a.
Unauthorized transfer of a file or files.
b.
Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another
student, faculty or College member.
c.
Use of computing facilities to interfere with the normal operation
of the College computing system.
d.
Releasing or exchanging of information and/or codes that are
detrimental to the
e.
Violation of technology usage policies/procedures (published
and/or electronically posted).
30.
Using, possessing, or distributing alcoholic beverages, except at
approved College functions and as permitted by College policy and procedures
(available in the Office of Student Life and subject to statutory age
restrictions).
31.
Using, possessing, or distributing cannabis (marijuana), cocaine
or any provincially or federally controlled substances except as expressly
permitted by law.
32.
Using College facilities/property including, but not limited to,
classrooms, auditorium, meeting rooms, labs etc" without adhering to the
use of CBC facilities procedures.
33.
Participating in discriminatory unlawful acts including, but not
limited to, use of racial slurs, insults, use of aspersions, denial of legal
use or admittance, or other verbal or physical conduct related to a person's
race, religion, age, color, national origin, or handicap.
34.
Engaging or participating in abuse of the appeal system, including
but not limited to:
a.
Falsifying or misrepresenting information before an appeal body.
b.
Disrupting or interfering with the orderly conduct of an appeal
proceeding.
c.
Attempting to influence/harass the impartiality of a member of an
appeal body prior to, during, and/or after an appeal proceeding.
d.
Harassing (verbally or physically) and/or intimidating a member of
an appeal body prior to, during, and/or after an appeal proceeding.
e.
Harassing or intimidating complainants and/or witnesses involved
with the appeal process system.