Student Code of Conduct Policies

A. Student Codes of Conduct

Instructors might be well-served to have the various Student Does of Conduct -- and what each deals with -- ready at hand in this resource. To that end, I have included links to the following codes with their contained topics:

B. Contained Topics

1. Student Code of Conduct - Academic Integrity 

Sections/Topics Covered:

  • Pay special attention Section II (19), "Faculty and Instructors," which outlines "educational strategies that encourage Students to act with integrity in academic matters."

a. SECTION I: INTRODUCTION  

  • Preamble
  • Purpose
  • Scope
  • Confidentiality
  • Academic Integrity and Academic Dishonesty 

b. SECTION II: RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

  • Academic Integrity Education
  • Members of the University Community
  • Registrar
  • Student Accessibility Services
  • Faculty of Graduate Studies
  • Faculty and Instructors
  • Students
  • Graduate Students

c. SECTION III: VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CODE

  • Identifying Offences (Breaches of Academic Integrity)

d. SECTION IV: PROCEDURAL PRINCIPLES

  • Commitment to Fairness
  • Accommodations for those with a Disability
  • Nature of Communication
  • Support and Advice: Accompaniment/RepresentationS
  • Standard of Proof
  • Restrictions and Limitations During an Investigation for an Alleged Breach of Academic Integrity
  • Allegations of Breaches of Academic Integrity involving Multiple Students
  • Time Requirements
  • Recording of Meetings
  • Records of Complaints, Investigation, and Outcome
  • Reports on Allegations of Breaches of Academic Integrity

e. SECTION V: PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS BREACHES OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

  • Primary Responsibility for Bringing Forward Suspected Breaches of Academic Integrity
  • Breaches Apart from Those Involving Final Examinations
  • General Provisions Governing Breaches of Academic Integrity Involving Examinations

f. SECTION VI: SANCTIONS AND FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN ASSIGNING A SANCTION

g. SECTION VII: APPEAL PROCESS

h. APPENDIX A. Definitions

2. Student Code of Conduct - Appeal Policy (with links to Judicial Panel Procedures) 

Sections/Topics covered:

  • Article I. General
  • Article II. Judicial Panel Composition
  • Article III. Commencing an Appeal
  • Article IV. Appeal Hearing Procedures
  • Article V. Deliberations Following a Hearing

3. Student Code of Conduct - Non-Academic

Sections/Topics covered:

a. SECTION I: INTRODUCTION

  • Preamble
  • Statement of Principles and Purpose
  • Scope
  • Application of Policy
  • Examples
  • Peaceful Assemblies and Demonstrations
  • On Campus
  • Off Campus
  • Persons Covered by This Non-Academic Code
  • Advisory Regarding Internet, Social Media or other Online Postings
  • Relationship to Other Policies and Proceedings
  • Civil or Criminal Proceedings
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Complainants and/or Harmed Parties

b. SECTION II: RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

  • Responsibilities of Students
  • Students Living in Residence: Additional Expectations
  • Student Athletes: Additional Expectations
  • Student Leaders and Student Groups/Organizations: Additional Expectations

c. SECTION III: NON-ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

  • Misconduct Against Persons
  • Misconduct Against Property or University Operations
  • Misrepresentation, False Information
  • Aiding and Abetting in the Commission of an Offence
  • Alcohol and Drugs
  • Weapons, Explosives, and Dangerous Goods
  • Failure to Comply
  • Abuse of Non-Academic Code Processes

Violation of Policies, Protocols, Procedures and Regulations

d. SECTION IV: PROCEDURAL PRINCIPLES

  • Commitment to Fairness
  •  Accommodations for those with a Disability
  • Support and Advice: Accompaniment/Representation
  • Protection from Reprisal
  • Cooperation and Self-Incrimination
  • Standard of Proof
  • Nature of Communications
  • Consultation in the Review Process of a Complaint
  • Time Requirements
  • Recording of Meetings
  • Requests for Transcripts and Withdrawals from Courses or the University During a Non-Academic Code Investigation
  • Behaviour Related to a Health Condition
  • Complaints Involving Sexual Violence, Discrimination or Harassment

f. SECTION V: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Roles and Responsibilities of Judicial Officers
  • Appointment and Accountability of Judicial Officers
  • Authority of Judicial Officer
  • Responsibility of Judicial Officer
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Complainant and Respondent
  • Complainant Responsibilities
  • Respondent Responsibilities

e. SECTION VI: COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND ADJUDICATION

  • Filing a Complaint and Timeframe
  • Complaint Investigation and Adjudication
  • Preliminary Assessment
  • Informing the Respondent
  • Investigations 
  • Decision and Summary of Outcome
  • Failure to Comply with Sanctions 
  • Appeal Process

g. SECTION VII: INTERIM MEASURES, REMEDIES AND SANCTIONS

  • Interim Measures
  • Remedies
  • Sanctions

h. SECTION VIII: BEHAVIOUR(S) RELATED TO A HEALTH CONDITION

  • Information Gathering Meeting
  • Determination to Enact Procedures for a Student with a Health Condition
  • Response to a Student with a Health Condition as it Pertains to this Non-Academic Code
  • Review Meeting
  • Involuntary or Voluntary Withdrawal

i. SECTION IX: STUDENT DISCIPLINE RECORDS AND ANNUAL REPORTS

  • Discipline Notation on Academic Transcript
  • Records of Complaints, Investigation, and Outcome
  • Annual Reports on Non-Academic Misconduct

j. DEFINITIONS

  • Bullying
  • Complainant
  • Emergency Measures
  • Expulsion
  • Harassment
  • Hazing
  • Judicial Officer
  • Non-Academic Misconduct 
  • Personal Information
  • Policies, Protocols, Procedures, and Regulations
  • Racism
  • Restorative Justice
  • Respondent
  • Sexual Violence
  • Student
  • Student Group
  • Support Person
  • Suspension
  • University
  • University Community
  • University Property
  • Working Days