Student Conduct Policy

Preamble

Corpus Christi College as a community expects students, faculty and staff to be witnesses to Catholic practice and to live their lives in accordance with the Church’s moral teaching, which emphasizes the dignity of each person as a son or daughter of God. In light of that teaching, the College community honours each student as a maturing adult and seeks to encourage personal growth. Disciplinary actions are taken with the aim of supporting and promoting a responsible Christian outlook on relationships, property, society and oneself. Students are expected to take responsibility for their actions with respect to both speech and behaviour. In order to promote the common good of the members of the College community, students are subject to the student Conduct Policy. This policy is intended to resolve conflict or correct wrongdoing that cannot be resolved on a more informal basis.

As the face of the College in the wider community, Corpus Christi College students are expected to uphold these principles and procedures whether they are at the College, traveling on behalf of the College in service learning or other capacities, visiting or working at another institution, or present in the wider community.

Forms of Student Misconduct

Student misconduct can include, but is not limited to, the following offences:

  1. Disrupting any College activity, by word, action, or any other means.

  2. Creating or supporting any situation which endangers or threatens the emotional or physical health, safety, or well-being of any other individual.

  3. Causing physical or emotional harm, injury, or threat to any person.

  4. Making unauthorized use or having unauthorized possession of the property of any person or institution, including the College.

  5. Damaging, destroying, or defacing the property or resources of any person or institution, including the College.

  6. In any other way appropriating or using the property or resources of any person or institution, including the College, without appropriate consent or authority.

  7. Forging, altering, or misusing any College document in any form.

  8. Engaging in illegal activities of any kind, including but not limited to violation of the laws and regulations of Canada or the Province of British Columbia, or any other jurisdiction where the student may be present on behalf of the College, or as a result of their enrolment at the College, including but not limited to violation of liquor laws and drug related statutes.

  9. Falsifying or misrepresenting information in any way involved in disciplinary hearings.

  10. Contravening any of the other policies of Corpus Christi College, including the: Academic Policies, Harassment Policies, and Technology Policies, should the remedies contained in those policies be inadequate or fail to apply to the specific situation.

Remedies and Sanctions for Student Misconduct

As befits a Catholic community, opportunities for restitution and appropriate reconciliation ought to be considered in each case.

Other factors to be considered in establishing sanctions and remedies can include, but are not limited to, the severity of the violation, the present demeanour and past disciplinary record of the offender, the nature of the offence, and the severity of any damage, injury or harm resulting from such offence.

Even when not on the College campus, students who commit any of the offences mentioned above while representing the College or engaged in a College activity will be subject to the same sanctions.

Sanctions for violations of the Student Conduct Policy may include but are not limited to:

  1. Dismissal from the College

    Dismissal is the permanent separation of the student from the College. Permanent notification will appear on the student’s academic transcript. The student will also be barred from College premises.

  2. Suspension from the College

    Suspension is the separation of the student from the College for a specified period of time. Permanent notification of the suspension will appear on the student’s academic transcript. The student shall not participate in any College sponsored activity and will be barred from College premises during the period of the suspension.

  3. Banned from Campus, College Premises, or Facilities

    Banning a student from campus, College premises, or College facilities means that the student is not allowed to be on the campus, College premises, or at College facilities for or during specific time periods without express written approval to the contrary. This may include authorizing limited access to particular College premises or facilities for specific purposes (e.g. to attend class) but otherwise banning access to College premises.

  4. Disciplinary Probation

    The student may be restricted from participating in current and/or future student and College activities. This includes but is not limited to co-curricular and organizational activities, and student leadership positions.

  5. Ineligibility for Graduation and Participation in Ceremonies

    A student charged with Student Conduct Policy violations prior to graduation may not graduate, participate in graduation ceremonies, or receive a diploma until the Student Conduct Policy proceedings have been adjudicated and, if the student is found responsible, sanctions have been completed.

  6. Monetary Restitution

    Where appropriate, the student may be required to make payment to the College or to other persons, groups, or organizations for damages incurred as a result of a determined Policy violation.

  7. Fines

    A monetary fine may be imposed on a student as a deterrent to policy violations.

  8. Community Service/Educational Project

    Community service, work on campus, research projects, or other appropriate learning experiences may be assigned.

  9. Disciplinary Warning

    The student is given a written warning that future misconduct may result in more severe disciplinary action.

  10. Educational Programs

    The student is assigned to attend educational programming to increase his/her awareness of the effects and issues related to the use of alcohol or drugs, and other behaviours. The student will submit to the Director of Student Services a report of agreed-upon length.

  11. Other Remedies and Sanctions

    In accordance with the Procedures below, additional or alternative sanctions may be imposed.

Any misconduct that involves a breach of the law will be reported to the police.

Procedures

Cases relating to student misconduct at CCC will be reviewed and resolved in accordance with the following procedures.

The SCC will inform the student, and where appropriate, the other party of its decision in writing, and forward documentation of the case to the Office of the President and the Office of the Registrar. Any remedies or penalties imposed on the student will be recorded in a letter of reprimand issued to the student by the Registrar; a copy of the letter will also be placed in the student’s file.

  1. Initial Action

    1. All cases of suspected student misconduct will be brought to the attention of the Director of Student Services, whether by an instructor, another student, a staff member, or a member of the wider community. (In cases where there may be a perceived conflict of interest, the Dean shall act for the Director of Student Services.)

    2. The Director will conduct the initial investigation, and interview the student. If, as a result of this investigation, the Director no longer believes that student misconduct has occurred, the case will be dismissed and no record will be preserved. If, however, the Director still believes that student misconduct has occurred and/or the student admits culpability for the offence, the Director will suggest an appropriate remedy or sanction from the list above.

    3. In the case of offences between two persons, or by one person against other(s), the Director will attempt to reach a resolution with the student and the other person(s) involved. This resolution may include remedies or sanctions from the list above, but may also include other actions.

    4. If the student accepts the penalty, the Director will initiate and oversee the actions agreed upon.

    5. The Director will inform the student and other involved parties of the decision in writing, and forward documentation of the case to the Office of the President and the Office of the Registrar. Any remedies or penalties imposed on the student will be recorded in a letter of reprimand issued to the student by the Registrar; a copy of the letter will also be placed in the student’s file.

  2. Appeal Procedure

    1. If the student disputes the facts, or thinks the penalty excessive, or otherwise does not accept the suggested resolution, the student may appeal the Director’s decision to the Student Conduct Committee (SCC) in the form of a written submission sent to the Academic Dean within seven days of receiving the decision. The Dean will then convene a meeting of the full SCC, with a view to resolving the case. At this meeting, the SCC will receive and review all relevant documents to determine whether or not student misconduct has occurred. The student has the right to appear before the Committee, and to have an advocate present. The SCC may also request a meeting with any other involved parties, who may also have an advocate present.

    2. If, as a result of this review, the SCC is not convinced that student misconduct has occurred, the case will be dismissed and no record will be maintained. If, however, the SCC determines that student misconduct has occurred, the Committee may apply any of the remedies and penalties listed above.

  3. The Student Conduct Committee

    The Committee shall comprise three voting members: a faculty member selected by the Education Council, a faculty member appointed by the President, and a student selected by the CCC Student Association. The Academic Dean shall also sit on this committee, in an advisory capacity. Meetings shall be chaired by the faculty representative selected by the Education Council. This committee shall be constituted on an “as needed” basis.