The Student Code of Conduct and how it can affect you off-campus
The Student Code of Conduct is
a set of guidelines that outline
acceptable behaviour for students
attending Fanshawe College. The
initial purpose of the Code was to
promote an environment in which
students can pursue their field of
study to the best of their ability
without fear of discrimination or
intimidation.
The Code enables the on-campus constables to exercise their judgement in disciplining students. While a visibly intoxicated student on school grounds may be cause for a ticket, constables are within the scope of their mandate to drive the student to their residence and let them off. Conversely, the Code is not a shield for students to hide behind; serious infractions will result in the notification of authorities, who will take appropriate action. Regardless of how the London police respond to the potential infraction, the campus constable can still apply the student Code of Conduct to limit the student's campus privileges.
In a controversial move, the language of the Code was changed in January 2011 so that it applies to student behaviour on and off campus at all times. The Code states that a student may be disciplined under the code for “off-campus conduct which adversely affects the rights of a member of the college community to use and enjoy the College's learning and working environment and facilities or conduct which could adversely affect the health and safety of a member of the College Community” (Fanshawe College Student Code of Conduct 3.1.6.3). This clause enables the College to remove a person from the college community if they've been found to be a threat to the institution or to student health or safety.
The Code of Conduct is ultimately a tool for the benefit of Fanshawe's students. The many provisions ensure that no one should be the victim of bullying, harassment or intolerance in their place of learning. Despite provisions for off-campus misconduct, the document remains a key resource for ensuring a positive learning environment and is something all students should adhere to.
You can read the Code at tinyurl.com/fancodeofconduct.
The Code enables the on-campus constables to exercise their judgement in disciplining students. While a visibly intoxicated student on school grounds may be cause for a ticket, constables are within the scope of their mandate to drive the student to their residence and let them off. Conversely, the Code is not a shield for students to hide behind; serious infractions will result in the notification of authorities, who will take appropriate action. Regardless of how the London police respond to the potential infraction, the campus constable can still apply the student Code of Conduct to limit the student's campus privileges.
In a controversial move, the language of the Code was changed in January 2011 so that it applies to student behaviour on and off campus at all times. The Code states that a student may be disciplined under the code for “off-campus conduct which adversely affects the rights of a member of the college community to use and enjoy the College's learning and working environment and facilities or conduct which could adversely affect the health and safety of a member of the College Community” (Fanshawe College Student Code of Conduct 3.1.6.3). This clause enables the College to remove a person from the college community if they've been found to be a threat to the institution or to student health or safety.
The Code of Conduct is ultimately a tool for the benefit of Fanshawe's students. The many provisions ensure that no one should be the victim of bullying, harassment or intolerance in their place of learning. Despite provisions for off-campus misconduct, the document remains a key resource for ensuring a positive learning environment and is something all students should adhere to.
You can read the Code at tinyurl.com/fancodeofconduct.
