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Student Code of Conduct

Randolph College

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 

The Student Code of Conduct is a critical element of Randolph College’s efforts to create a safe community conducive to the intellectual and personal growth of all who study, work, and live within it. This Student Code of Conduct is based on several key principles: 

  • Accountability for actions  

  • Respect for the rights, responsibilities, dignity, and well-being of others 

  • Conflict resolution by civil and respectful means 

  • Pursuit of academic excellence 

This Student Code of Conduct defines a general standard of conduct expected of students, provides examples of misconduct, and sets out disciplinary actions that may be applied in the event of misconduct. Nothing in this Code shall be construed to prohibit peaceful assemblies and demonstrations, lawful picketing, or to inhibit freedom of expression as guaranteed by law.  

Any student who engages in misconduct may be subject to disciplinary action as described in the Student Code of Conduct. When deemed necessary, Randolph College reserves the right to refer episodes of misconduct by a student or student(s) to the appropriate authorities. 

This Student Code of Conduct applies to students from admission to graduation, including between terms of enrolment, in the Randolph College post-secondary program and applies on RCPA property, at RCPA-sanctioned events/activities, and where students are acting as designated representatives of Randolph College. This extends to electronic communication devices to send or post messages or material, for example, email or social media. 

The Student Code of Conduct is administered by the Program Manager and Student Services, who are responsible for overseeing communication, implementation, investigation, and reporting of conduct violations. 

Student Rights and Responsibilities contained within this Code of Conduct are in addition to and in no way replace the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities outlined by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. 

STUDENT RIGHTS  

In Ontario, students have rights under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Such rights are subject to reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society.  

In addition, students have a right to have Randolph College rules and regulations, and the Student Code of Conduct, respected by all Students and members of the Randolph College community, which includes faculty and administrators.  

Students have the right to question, seek, review, or require an explanation of Randolph College regulations without fear of repercussion.  

In the cases of misconduct, students have the right to respond to the allegations against them.  

Upon completing the Student Complaint Procedure, if a student is not satisfied with the results, the student has the right to file a complaint with the Superintendent of Private Career Colleges at the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, per the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005, O. Reg. 415/06. 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES  

Randolph College is committed to student training, and therefore the following responsibilities are expected of each Randolph College student: 

  • Each student must meet the standards of satisfactory progress in the program, i.e., adequate preparation for all classes and rehearsals, completed assignments, and maintaining good grades. 

  • Students must meet professional standards and expectations, including personal conduct in and out of school. 

  • Students must adhere to and meet attendance standards. 

  • Students in 1st to 4th terms are not allowed to attend auditions, or to accept any theatrical or musical projects without permission from the Program Manager.  

  • Students must not miss class or rehearsal for work-related reasons. Your classes will take place during the day, evening and/or on weekends. 

  • Students must not be involved in any illegal activities, violence, or disruptiveness.  

  • Students must fulfill financial obligations to the school. 

  • Students must strive to ensure that their conduct does not adversely impact the interests, and/or objectives of Randolph College, the proper functioning of Randolph College’s programs, activities and services, nor endanger the health, safety, rights, or property of Randolph College or members of Randolph College community.  

  • Students are responsible for reporting incidents of apparent violations of this Policy to a Randolph College administrator and, when necessary, cooperating in the investigation, and/or the resolution of complaints pursuant to this Policy. 

  • Students are responsible for informing any visitors they invite to Randolph College facilities of the rules and regulations and to monitor the activities of visitors invited by that student to Randolph College facilities or events. In case of misconduct of a visitor, students are responsible for reporting any misconduct by such visitors immediately to a Randolph College administrator.  

  • Students are expected to familiarize themselves with all policies including the Academic Integrity Policy, Policy Relating to the Expulsion of Students, and Student Complaint Procedure, as well as the Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Policy and Plagiarism. 

If a student has not met all the expectations listed above, that student may be asked to leave the school at any time. 

EXAMPLES OF MISCONDUCT 

The following examples of misconduct are not intended to be exhaustive and should be construed broadly. 

Academic Misconduct 

Academic Misconduct is defined as the giving, taking, or presenting of information or material that unethically or dishonestly aids an individual or group in the determination of academic merit.  

Examples of Academic Misconduct include, but are not limited to: 

  • Plagiarism, including, but not limited to, submitting a work of which the student is not the author, in whole or in part, whether written, oral or in any other form (except for duly cited quotations or references). Such work may include an academic paper, a test, an examination, or a journal. For further information please see the Academic Integrity Policy; 

  • Cheating of any kind.  

  • Presenting research data that has been falsified or concocted in any way;  

  • Attributing a statement of fact or reference to a source that has been concocted;  

  • Submitting the same piece of work or a significant part of that work for more than one course, or a thesis or other work which has already been submitted elsewhere, without the written authorization of the instructors concerned and/or of the academic unit concerned;  

  • Falsifying or misrepresenting an academic evaluation, using or facilitating the use of a forged or falsified academic record or supporting document; 

  • Undertaking any other action for the purpose of falsifying an academic evaluation;  

  • Disrupting academic activities during a class or component of a course, including failure to attend classes or rehearsals. 

  • Failing to obtain 65% in core courses and 70% overall. 

  • Failing to hand in assignments and being unprepared for class. 

Non-Academic Misconduct 

Non-Academic Misconduct is defined as any behaviour that adversely affects the learning of others, Randolph College, or its educational mission; violates established civil and criminal statutes; threatens the safety or well-being of members of the Randolph College community; or violates ethical standards set by a professional association. 

Examples of Non-Academic Misconduct include, but are not limited to: 

  • Disrupting or obstructing, by action, threat, or otherwise, any Randolph College-sanctioned activity or the right of any other person to carry on legitimate activities, regardless of whether it involves speaking or associating with others; 

  • Assaulting, harassing, intimidating, threatening, stalking, bullying, coercing or engaging in any conduct that endangers the health or safety of any other person OR knowingly creating a condition that endangers the health, safety, or well-being of any other person; this includes disorderly or indecent conduct as well as conduct that humiliates or demeans any other person; 

  • Smoking where smoking is prohibited; illegally using, possessing, or distributing a controlled or restricted substance; contravening provincial liquor laws or the policies of Randolph College governing the possession, distribution, and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of Randolph College; entering the premises of Randolph College or being involved in any Randolph College-sanctioned activity in a state of intoxication or while under the influence of controlled or restricted substances; 

  • Possessing, storing, displaying, or using firearms, ammunition, explosives, other weapons, or replicas thereof, or flammable solvents, bio-hazardous, volatile, or poisonous materials except in areas and for purposes formally designated by authorized Randolph College administrators; 

  • Giving false information to any Randolph College administrator, faculty member, or department; 

  • Forging, altering, or misusing any Randolph College document, record, card, or instrument of identification; 

  • Counselling, procuring, conspiring with, aiding, or encouraging others to commit an act of misconduct as defined by this Code or all municipal, provincial, or federal statutes, or attempting to commit an act of misconduct prohibited under this Code; 

  • Failing to comply with a sanction or sanctions imposed for misconduct under the procedures of this Code; 

  • Knowingly or maliciously bringing a false charge against any member of Randolph College under the procedures of this Code; 

  • Using Randolph College policies or regulations to harm any other person in reputation or standing at the College; 

  • Entering or being present on any Randolph College premises (or any premises used for College-sponsored programs, events or activities) without express or implied authorization or contrary to express or implied instruction or direction from a Randolph College administrator;

  • Knowingly defacing, misappropriating, destroying, or damaging the interior or exterior of Randolph College facilities or property or the property of others;

  • Using or permitting others to use Randolph College property, facilities, or resources to promote, engage in, or further an activity which contravenes the Criminal Code or any other local, municipal, provincial, or federal laws; using Randolph College facilities, services or equipment contrary to the express instruction or direction from a Randolph College administrator; 

  • Tampering with emergency telephones, fire protection equipment or emergency facilities (e.g., fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire hoses); disconnecting or blocking fire alarms; setting unauthorized fires, or raising a false fire alarm; blocking or wedging open fire and smoke doors on corridors or stairways; 

  • Using Randolph College-owned, leased, or controlled audio/video equipment or facilities for purposes other than those for which they have been provided, or interfering with the operations of such facilities; 

  • Misusing, damaging, or rendering inoperable Randolph College supplies and documents such as equipment, library and computer resources, keys, records, transcripts, and permits; 

  • Obtaining, accessing, or disclosing all or any part of the confidential personal records pertaining to a member of the Randolph College community, or disclosing to others the content of such records, without that person's express consent; 

  • Possessing any effects or property that is not her or his own if the effects or property have been appropriated without authorization; 

  • Creating a condition that unnecessarily endangers or threatens destruction of the property of Randolph College or any of its students, staff, faculty, or administrators; 

  • Destroying or damaging information or intellectual property belonging to Randolph College or to any of its students, staff, faculty, or administrators. 

DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS  

Students found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct can expect the following sanctions appropriate to the nature and seriousness of the offence to be imposed:  

  • Warning (Verbal or Written) 

  • Suspension 

  • Expulsion 

For more information on Disciplinary Sanctions please see the Policy Relating to the Expulsion of Students.