Centennial College policies apply to staff, faculty and students. The following additional guidelines are important for students in the program. Please note the additional policies listed in the next chapters too also apply to our program. Even if a policy is not mentioned, all students are responsible to review and follow.

Addiction and Mental Health Worker Program

Academic Standing, Progression and Readmission

As per the Centennial College Academic Standings and Progression and Re-admission for Diploma and Certificates Programs Policy, the academic progress and standing of each student is monitored during and at the end of every semester of study. It is every student’s responsibility to keep track of their academic standing. If you fail a course you will have to take it again at an additional cost.  Students who fail the same course twice are required to meet with their Student Success Advisor or Department Chair before they are eligible to repeat the course a third time.

Students who do not meet the minimum academic progression standard or are unsatisfactory in their academic progress will be informed of their standing and will be advised to receive academic advising from the program.

Continued unsatisfactory academic performance that does not meet School or program requirements will be subject to the following reductions in academic standing:

• Conditional Academic Standing (CS)
• Probationary Academic Standing (PB)
• Academic Suspension (AS)
• Withdrawal (AD)

Please see more details here –http://www.centennialcollege.ca/printshop/academicpolicies.pdf

Students on Academic Suspension (AS) may apply for readmission to their program of study after two semesters following the date of suspension. Readmission is NOT guaranteed. If readmitted, the student will be placed on Probationary Academic Standing (PB).

Alternative Assessment

In consultation with the Chair or Dean, a faculty member or instructor may administer additional or alternative evaluations to fully assess the capability of a student to successfully complete the course.

Attendance and Participation

As adult learners you will be expected to take responsibility for your own learning, which includes keeping track of due dates and actively attending weekly classes. Courses are designed to focus on experiential learning which includes engagement in and contribution to direct learning experiences to enhance the development of knowledge, skills and values. Do not expect your instructors to give you permission to miss classes. As adult learners, you are accountable for your decisions. The classroom is training for the field and professional conduct is expected. This includes demonstrating respect, courtesy and civility toward your classmates and instructors.

Note: Students requiring accommodation for medical reasons should register with the CALCS (Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services), and are asked to inform their instructors of supports required at the BEGINNING of the semester, not midway through the semester. Accommodation plans must be negotiated at the beginning of every course, with each course instructor. Please see CALCS for more details.

Field Placement

Students who do not meet the minimum standard of acceptable and appropriate behavior, and/or have breached our Student Code of Conduct and/or the Disruptive Student Behavior policy are ineligible for Field Placement, and will need approval from the Chair to be eligible.

Classroom Protocol

We all learn and work better when we are with people we respect and who respect us.  According to the Centennial College Student Code of Conduct students have the responsibility to:

“behave in a manner that is consistent with an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment or hate and to refrain from any conduct which infringes on the rights of others.”

In order to provide an optimal learning experience, students are expected to:

• Be present, punctual, and prepared for all classes.
• In the event of a missed class, obtain any handouts, class notes or materials distributed during that class from peers and/or via eCentennial.
• Submit assignments in class or via the eCentennial Assignment box at the beginning of the class on the scheduled due date, unless otherwise specified by an instructor.
• Contribute to a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Demonstrate respect and civility in all written and verbal communication to all faculty, staff and students.
• Obtain permission from both faculty and students to record a class session.
• Comply with the Student Code of Conduct and all College policies which can be found on myCentennial.

Smoking and Vaping on campus

Centennial College is committed to promoting a healthy working, learning and teaching environment which is integral to the personal, professional and academic growth of students, faculty, staff and visitors. Centennial demonstrates this commitment by being a smoke-free environment to ensure students, staff, faculty, and visitors are not exposed to second-hand smoke while on College property.

Please view the Smoke-Free Policy and Use of Cannabis Policy.

POLICY

• Smoking/vaping is prohibited on all College-owned and leased properties including the College student residence.
• Smoking/vaping is prohibited in any vehicle, including personal vehicles, while on College property. Smoking/vaping is prohibited in College-owned vehicles at all times, on or off College property in accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017.
• Centennial College recognizes the unique relationship that many Indigenous cultures have with the use of tobacco as sacred medicines for traditional and spiritual purposes in accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017.
  • The use of tobacco and other sacred Indigenous medicines such as sage, sweetgrass, or cedar for traditional Indigenous cultural purposes may take place in pipe ceremonies by pipe carriers and in smudging ceremonies.
  • The College supports an environment that is inclusive and welcoming while ensuring that the use of these sacred medicines is conducted safely and in compliance with all applicable legislation and standards.
• This Policy shall be interpreted in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. College employees and students may seek accommodation under the applicable College policies which include the Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities and/or Medical Issues Policy and Procedures, the Duty to Accommodate (Non-Medical) Policy and Procedures, the Accommodation Procedures for Students with Disabilities and the Religious Accommodation Procedures.
• In the event that this policy conflicts with another policy or legislation, the policy, provision or law which is more restrictive of smoking/vaping will prevail.
• Individuals smoking/vaping in areas surrounding College property are expected to avoid littering and to respect municipal by-laws and provincial legislation. Individuals are asked to be considerate and respectful of neighbouring residents, businesses and institutions.

Confidentiality

If you share personal information with us that relates to health, safety, or human rights issues, we may be required to report that information to the appropriate college authorities. In other cases, should we feel a need to consult with professionals regarding information you have disclosed to us we will usually seek your permission before doing so. Program faculty will discuss student performance and progress on a regular basis. We do this in order to provide the best service to each student. We also cannot answer emails from anyone other than students, so please ensure you are contacting us from your centennial email.

Dropping Courses/Program Withdrawal

You can drop one or more courses without academic penalty before a certain date each semester. Please check the Calendar of Important Dates on the Centennial College website. After that date, if you decide to stop attending class, you will fail that course. If your workload is such that you are having trouble, or a personal crisis occurs, don’t just stop coming to class! Speak to a faculty member or your Success Advisor. Dropping too many courses may make you ineligible for Field Placement and will likely delay Diploma Program completion. *If you are thinking about withdrawing from the Addiction and Mental Health Worker program, please speak with your Student Success Advisor first. We would like to offer support and ensure that you have an academic plan moving forward.

Student Employment

Many students work while they are in the program. We understand that this is necessary for some to afford their education.  Please remember that this is a demanding full-time program. We will not excuse missed work or absenteeism due to employment. If this becomes an issue, please speak with your Student Success Advisor as soon as possible.