canadian Institute of Floral Design

EXPULSION POLICY

The College is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the students have the opportunity to successfully complete their programs. The College has a commitment to ensure that within this general framework that all students are treated fairly and equitably. Students who do not support the academic and ethical goals of the College for themselves and their fellow students may be subject to penalties, up to and including expulsion.

In general, the College will attempt to resolve a situation without expulsion.

Verbal warning, written warnings and suspension may precede this final and most serious of actions. Where the College deems the integrity, safety or well being of the College, students, staff, clients, visitors and other guests is in danger then expulsion may be applied at the College’s discretion at any point in the process.

In conjunction with this policy, the college will have to ensure that students receive and are aware of its code of conduct, its academic policy, and its attendance policy.

The following outlines the conditions under which a student may be expelled with cause:

1. Academic Dishonesty – students may be subject to expulsion at the discretion of the College for academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is any word, action or deed performed alone, or with others for the direct or indirect intention of providing an unfair advantage or benefit to self or other student(s) including:

a. cheating

b. plagiarism

c. unapproved collaboration

d. alteration of records

e. bribery

f. lying

g. misrepresentations

2. Outstanding Fees – failure to pay tuition or other fees due to the College is considered to be theft, and students who fail to remit outstanding fees may be expelled after written warning has been provided by the College and the student fails to comply within the stated parameters.

3. Code of Conduct - all students are required to adhere to the College’s published code of conduct. Where the violations do not have the potential to result in physical harm to persons or property the College may expel a student who has received suspension for failure to comply and has since violated any of the terms of the College’s code of conduct. Students who are found under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol or carrying weapons will be subject to immediate expulsion.

4. Significant Omissions or Errors in Admissions Documentation – the College has a responsibility to ensure students have been admitted in accordance with the registration requirements for the program. Students who knowingly or in error misrepresent their applications are subject to immediate expulsion.

5. Academic Failure – students who fail to achieve the required academic standing in their programs may be expelled from the program. The College may at its discretion offer alternatives to a student and these are outlined in the academic policies for the program of study.

6. Attendance – students who do not achieve the required attendance as stated in College policy are subject to expulsion. Students who are absent from class for more than five consecutive days without sufficient cause will be automatically expelled.

7. Harassment or Discrimination – the College does not condone harassment or discrimination of any student, staff, client or visitor to the College. Students participating in harassing or discriminatory activities are subject to immediate suspension pending investigation. Expulsion is mandatory for any student who is deemed by the investigation to have engaged in harassing or discriminatory activities. In determining what constitutes harassment or discrimination, the College refers to The Ontario Human Rights Code. Students requiring more specific information may refer to the specific code as posted on the Provincial web site.

8. Misuse of College Property – College property is for the provision of College services. Students who damage, misuse, steal or otherwise use the property in a way that is prohibited may be expelled and required to make restitution.

9. Endangerment of Staff or Students – The College is committed to the right of all College staff, students, clients and visitors to be safe. Students who by action or neglect in any way endanger the safety of themselves or others may be expelled.

Prior to expulsion, depending on the severity and nature of the situation, the College may take intermediate steps at its discretion including:

a. verbal warning

b. written warning

c. suspension

d. expulsion

Notification:

Students who are subject to expulsion for any reason will be notified in writing, either hand delivered or by registered mail with return receipt. The College is not responsible for non-delivery by registered mail if the student has not provided a valid home address where the student currently resides. The notification will contain a description of the basis for expulsion and the effective date. Expelled students who dispute the facts of the expulsion must appeal the decision within three days of the notification following the complaints procedure of the College provided to the student and providing sufficient proof to support the complaint.

Students who file an appeal and are unsuccessful are considered withdrawn from the College. Further appeals must be filed through the Complaints process of the Superintendent provided the students are attending a registered program recognized as being protected under the Private Career Colleges Act 2005.

Fees:

A student who is expelled by the College will be considered withdrawn from their program on the effective date of the expulsion. The College will officially withdraw the student and settlement of the student’s account will be completed under the College’s Fee Refund Policy.

Return of Property:

A student who is expelled is responsible for the return of any College property in his/her own possession within 10 days and will be held financially responsible for any property not returned in good condition or as outlined in the student contract. However, the college may not deduct from a student’s fee refund, as set out in the enrolment contract, any amount owing by the student with respect to such property.