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Parent Policy: Policy on Non-Academic Misconduct
Approving Authority: Board of Governors
Responsible Office: Vice-Provost (Student Affairs), University Secretary
Responsible Officer: Vice-Provost (Student Affairs), University Secretary
Original Approval Date: January 22, 2020
Effective Date: January 22, 2020
Date of Most Recent Review:
Previous Reviews:
1. Background
1.1. The guidelines below provide a list of common penalties or outcomes for breaches of the Policy on Non-Academic Misconduct. A common penalty is an outcome or penalty that is typically assessed or what is considered the standard for the offence. However, a variety of factors are considered when assessing the appropriate outcome in order to i) mitigate risk and attend the needs and security of the U of G community, ii) respond to impact(s) experienced by an individual or community and iii) encourage student learning and development following an occurrence of non- academic misconduct.
1.2. Typically, all breaches of the Policy on Non-Academic Misconduct (including those which are set fine eligible) will be associated with a mandatory period of Non-Academic Probation for the present and next registered semester. In addition, one or more outcomes/penalties listed below may be assigned.
1.3. Penalties are normally progressive. In the case where a student has had previous offences or incidents of non-academic misconduct, the common penalties may not be applied. .
2. Common Penalties and Outcomes
2.1. Diversity
2.1.1. Fine and /or Conditional Fine (up to $500)
2.1.2. Community or Educational Program and/or Written Apology
2.1.3. Suspension/Expulsion (Major)
2.2. Integrity
2.2.1. Fine and/or Conditional Fine (up to $500)
2.3. Drugs and drug paraphernalia
2.3.1. Fine and/or Conditional Fine $120 (first offence), $240 (second offence)
2.4. Alcohol
2.4.1. Fine and/or Conditional Fine $120
2.5. Smoking
2.5.1. Fine $120
2.6. Information Technology
2.6.1. Fine and/or Conditional Fine $100
2.6.2. Restricted Computing Privileges
2.7. Permits and Identification
2.7.1. Fine and/or Conditional Fine $100 - $150
2.8. Cooperation
2.8.1. Fine and/or Conditional Fine (up to $500)
2.9. Learning
2.9.1. Restitution
2.9.2. Fine and/or Conditional Fine (up to $500)
2.10. University Property
2.10.1. Restitution
2.10.2. Fine and/or Conditional Fine $100-$200
2.10.3. Suspension/Expulsion (Major)
2.11. Disruption
2.11.1. Fine and /or Conditional Fine $200
2.12. Safety
2.12.1. Fine and/or Conditional Fine (up to $1000)
2.12.2. Community & Educational Program
2.12.3. Suspension/Expulsion (Major)
2.13. Harassment
2.13.1. Fine and/or Conditional Fine (up to $1000)
2.13.2. Community & Educational Program and/or Written Apology
2.13.3. Restricted Access or Restricted Computing Privileges
2.13.4. Suspension/Expulsion (Major)
2.14. Bodily Harm
2.14.1. Fine and/or Conditional Fine (up to $1000)
2.14.2. Community & Educational Program and/or Written Apology
2.14.3. Restricted Access
2.14.4. Suspension/Expulsion (Major)
2.15. Firearms and Weapons
2.15.1. Removal of Objects
2.15.2. Fine and/or Conditional Fine $500
2.15.3. Suspension/Expulsion (Major)
2.16. Fire and Life Safety Equipment
2.16.1. Restitution
2.16.2. Fine and/or Conditional Fine $500
2.16.3. Community & Educational Program
2.17. Guests
2.17.1. Fine and/or Conditional Fine $75
2.17.2. Restricted Access