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Student Code of Conduct Office Review

Under the Student Success/Services area and within the Student Rights and Responsibilities Team, the Student Code of Conduct Office is responsible for administering the Student Code, including, but not limited to:

  • Notifying Respondents of the allegations made against them on a complaint involving alleged violation of the Student Code (“major misconduct”), and providing reasonable time for reply to them
  • Impartially evaluating findings provided by all parties involved in the alleged major misconduct, on a balance of probabilities
  • Determining, communicating, and applying disciplinary sanctions to students found responsible for Major Cases, in a fair and restorative way
  • Providing Complainants of gender-based and sexual violence with a summary of the Adjudication outcome (respecting the Respondent’s FIPPA rights)
  • Informing Respondents of their right to appeal and that appropriate support and resources are available from the College to assist them
  • Providing education and awareness on Student Code topics to Fanshawe community
  • Communicating and collaborating with other members of the College, where appropriate
Adjudication Process (Click to enlarge)
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The flowchart outlines the adjudication process for student conduct cases.

  1. Adjudication Process Begins
    • Initiated by the Student Code of Conduct Office.
    • The office reviews Major Case files sent by Campus Security Services (CSS).
  2. Decision Point: Are Conditions Fulfilled?
    • No → Leads to Case Dismissal, ending the process.
    • Yes → Within 5 business days, the Student Code of Conduct Office notifies the Respondent of the complaint allegations.
  3. The Respondent then provides a written response and/or attends a review meeting (within 5 business days).
  4. The Student Code of Conduct decision process begins.
  5. Following the process:
    • A Meeting Decision occurs, and a Decision Letter and Conduct Report are sent to the Respondent, ending the standard process.

If the Respondent desires to appeal the decision:

    • They must do so within 10 business days.
    • This leads to a dashed line indicating a potential continuation of the process, culminating in the appeal.

 

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