Respectful and Fair Treatment of Students Policy

Edison College Canada is committed to ensuring that its learning environment promotes the respectful and fair treatment of all students. As an institution dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth, the College has a steadfast commitment to ensuring fair treatment of every individual who walks through its doors. To uphold this unwavering principle, Edison College reserves the right to take swift disciplinary action against any student found to be in violation of the institution’s policies. This could involve immediate dismissal, withdrawal, or suspension, particularly in cases where there is a legitimate health or safety concern, or where a student’s behavior is significantly disrupting the educational processes and experiences of their peers.

The College recognizes that maintaining a peaceful, productive learning atmosphere is paramount, and it will not hesitate to remove individuals whose actions threaten that environment. At the same time, Edison is dedicated to supporting students and providing resources to help them succeed. However, the College also has an obligation to protect the wellbeing of the entire student body, and it will exercise its authority judiciously but firmly when necessary to uphold its core values of respect, fairness, and the unimpeded pursuit of knowledge. Through this balanced approach, Edison College Canada ensures its campus remains a haven for learning, growth, and development for all.

Prohibited Activities

While on Edison College Canada premises or in the course of activities or events hosted by Edison College Canada the following activities are prohibited:

Willful persistent acts of disobedience or defiance toward College personnel or failure to comply with the direction of instructors and staff.
Fighting, assault, battery, or any other form of physical abuse of a student or employee.
Verbal abuse of a student or employee or conduct that threatens health or safety.
Threats of physical abuse, threats to damage or destroy College property or the property of others, by any means of communication.
Harassment by any means, including coercion, extortion, and personal abuse of any individual, including coercion and personal abuse.
Unwanted sexual attention or unwanted sexual contact.
Theft, attempted theft, vandalism/damage.
Unauthorized entry into, or use of, College facilities.
Cheating and plagiarism.
Supplying false information or deceiving College staff.
Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct.
Use, sale, possession or distribution of any illegal or controlled substances, drug or drug paraphernalia or use, sale, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages on College property.
Being under the influence of illegal or controlled substances on College property.
Possession or use of firearms, explosives, dangerous chemicals, or other weapons on College property.
Smoking in the premises.
Violation of federal, provincial or local laws on College property.
Hazing or any act that endangers the safety of a student.
Harassment based on sex, race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other criteria protected by provincial, federal or local law.

Harassment and Discrimination

The College is committed to providing a safe workplace and learning environment which is free from harassment based on race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, age, national origin, religion, or disability. Verbal abuse, insulting comments, gestures, and other harassing conduct that falls into any of these categories will not be tolerated.

Sexual Violence and Misconduct

Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The College prohibits all conduct of this nature.

When a student is charged with a violation of federal, provincial, or local laws or regulations outside of the College environment, disciplinary action may be instituted and sanctions imposed against the student when the College believes that the health, safety, or welfare of the College community could be threatened.

Reporting Prohibited Activities

Any student or staff member may register in writing a complaint against any student or staff for misconduct or for not following the College’s policies. Students who feel they have been harassed should speak to a senior College administrator immediately. In instances of sexual or physical harassment or violence on campus or reported to campus members, the College will immediately seek assistance from the Police and Emergency Health Services.

If under any circumstances a prohibited activity occurs, the following outlines the process for addressing the activity:

The complaint must be submitted immediately or latest within 3 days after an alleged incident, in writing and directed to the Campus Director. If the Campus Director is named in the complaint, then the complaint should be submitted to the President.
The Campus Director or their designate will immediately investigate.
The Campus Director or their designate will request individual meetings with those concerned to review the circumstances of the complaint and will determine if a violation of the policy has occurred. If a violation has occurred, the College will provide a written determination and recommend corrective action. The College’s decision will be final.

All relevant contact information is provided under “Important Contacts” below.

Student Conduct Disciplinary Process

The following may be imposed on any student found to have violated any policies, rules or regulations of the College. Depending on the nature of the violation, the result may be immediate dismissal or the following actions may be taken:

A notice in writing indicating the nature of the violation and the remediation required.
Upon the second violation, a notice in writing indicating the nature of the violation, the remediation required, the period of suspension and the remediation required. The student will not be permitted on campus for the specified period and may return at the discretion of the College when the provided conditions for readmission have been satisfied.
On the third violation a notice in writing indicating the nature of the violation and their immediate dismissal from the College. They will not be permitted to return and continue their studies.

Important Contacts

President – Dr. Mohammed Baten [email protected] (250) 381-0535
Campus Director – Rachael McPherson [email protected] (250) 381-0535

Effective Date: November 18, 2024
Revision Date: November 18, 2024