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(1) To set out the minimum standards and principles for student conduct and set the context for the investigation of breaches of standards (2) This (3) The Registrar is responsible for the implementation of this policy and for ensuring that students and all Faculty are aware of: (4) This policy is designed with regard to QQI’s suite of QA guidelines, which requires the College to have a policy and procedure in place to regulate and guide the entire student life cycle. Hibernia College considers student conduct to be crucial to this life cycle. (5) Students are required to uphold the following: (6) Breaches of this policy, or of any other Hibernia College policy, programme policy or regulation, may be considered breaches of discipline that will result in investigation by the College and may result in a student being subject to a disciplinary hearing and penalties. (7) Criminal matters and legal proceedings are outside the scope of this policy and will be appropriately referred outside the College. (8) The procedures for investigating breaches of standards of conduct are based on: (9) The College reserves the right to suspend a student pending investigation when the College is in receipt of an allegation of a breach of a standard. In all such cases, the investigation will be processed as a priority. (10) The College is not liable for any delay to programme completion as a result of where a reasonable and justifiable decision to suspend was acted upon. (11) The College may use any legal means at its disposal to detect potential breaches of standards. (12) Policies, procedures and documented standards are clear and accessible to students. (13) Standards of conduct are made clear during orientation. (14) Students are responsible for their own conduct and are assumed to be capable of making informed decisions about their behaviour. (15) A student who is alleged to have breached a standard is entitled to know the detail of the allegation made against them and is entitled to respond. (16) Students who are cited as material witnesses but decline an invitation to provide evidence cannot be required to do so. (17) If participating in a disciplinary procedure, students are notified in writing of the reason for their participation and of their rights. Should a student decide not to participate at any stage, the appropriate committee or panel may deem it appropriate to proceed in their absence. (18) Where appropriate and feasible, the College will seek to resolve any breach of discipline without the requirement to invoke College-level disciplinary proceedings. (19) If a matter can be resolved locally first, this is preferred. (20) Any and all instances of suspected breach of regulation will be investigated using the relevant procedure to investigate and deal with the case. (21) All instances of suspected (22) The Committee consists of a minimum of three members including a chairperson. (23) There are two criteria for the membership of a Committee convened to investigate a breach of standards (i.e. a Discipline Committee): (24) Normally, the chairperson of the Committee will be the Registrar or where more practical, a senior academic external to the College (i.e. not a member of Staff, Faculty, Adjunct Faculty or the Board of Directors). (25) A gender balance should be maintained, where possible. (26) A panel of potential members will be appointed by the Academic Board on a biannual basis. (27) A note-taker, not a member of the Committee, will attend and prepare a formal record/written minutes of the Committee proceedings for approval by the chairperson and communication to relevant parties. (28) Any penalties up to and including expulsion from the College may be considered. (29) It should be noted that expulsion is only considered in very grave situations, examples of which would include, but are not limited to, matters pertaining to the health and safety of individuals, repeated breaches of academic regulations, or bringing the College or the profession into which a student is entering into disrepute. (32) A requirement to make a written and/or verbal apology (33) Withdrawal of privileges or reduction of access to facilities (34) A fine of up to a maximum of €150 to be allocated to the use of the Student Representative Forum (35) Reimbursement of the College for losses incurred through student breach of good conduct (37) A requirement to make restitution (38) A requirement to undertake a piece of academic work (39) An agreed programme of development, behaviour management and/or supportEstablishing Overarching Standards for Student Conduct Policy
Section 1 - Introduction
Purpose
Scope
To whom does the policy apply?
Who is responsible for implementing the policy?
Top of PageSection 2 - Context
Legal or Regulatory Context
Quality Assurance Guidelines
Section 3 - Policy Statements
Part A - Standards Required from Students
The Student Charter
Policy on Academic Good Practice
Professional Standards
Safeguarding Children and Other Vulnerable Persons (Children First 2015)
Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures
Part B - Consequences of Breaches of This Policy
Part C - Principles for Investigating Breaches
Overarching Principles
College Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Subsidiarity
Investigating Potential Breaches
Reporting Requirements
Membership of Discipline Committee
Part D - Penalties for Breaches of Standards
Range of Penalties
Other Penalties