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About Us College Policies Student Code of Conduct
Student Code of Conduct |
Your CommitmentWe expect every student to respect other people within the College and to respect the College building, the surrounding environment and resources.On signing the enrolment form you agree to follow the Student Code of Conduct and to adhere to the College's rules and regulations.
Personal PropertyYou should take care of your personal property. The College cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to clothing or other personal property sustained on College premises. Similarly, the College cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to a vehicle or its contents while parked within the College grounds. back to topStudent ID CardsYou will be issued with a College identification card, which you must bring with you every time you attend. If you lose this card, a replacement card will cost £5. back to topDamage to College PropertyYou will be held responsible for wilful damage to College property and will be required to pay for any damages so caused. back to topResource CentreYou should never disturb others when using the Learner Resource Centre, Advice Centre or other College resources. Eating and drinking in these areas and in classrooms is prohibited. Particular resource areas, such as computer rooms, have specific regulations which must be followed. back to topUse of Mobile Phones and Personal Music PlayersMobile phones and personal music players must be switched off in classrooms and all working areas unless required for the class and authorised by staff. You should ensure that their use in other public areas does not disturb others. back to topEqual OpportunitiesThe College is committed to promoting equality and diversity. Our policy excludes any form of discrimination or harassment directly or indirectly related to an individual?s race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. For example, the following types of behaviour will not be tolerated:
Unauthorised Software / Internet AccessYou are prohibited from using illegal software on any of the College's computing systems. All users of College computing facilities, including Internet access, must adhere to the acceptable use policy. back to topCopyrightThe College adheres strictly to legislation and regulations governing copyright. No one shall infringe the copyright of printed or other materials. Advice on copyright is available from the College Librarian or other members of staff. back to topCopying, Plagiarism and CollusionCopying what someone else has written or taking someone's idea, including material downloaded from the Internet, and trying to pass it off as your own idea (plagiarism) is unacceptable and will result in the piece of work being rejected for assessment. While you may often work as part of a group towards a course assignment, the work of each individual person in that group must be clearly identified as their own. back to topSmokingSmoking is prohibited in all parts of the College except in the designated external smoking area. This shelter is the only place on College grounds where you may smoke.back to top AlcoholYou must not bring alcoholic drinks into the College or its surroundings, nor attend College while under the influence of alcohol. back to topIllegal DrugsYou are forbidden from the illegal use and supply of drugs in the College or its surroundings. Furthermore, students are prohibited from attending College while under the influence of drugs. back to topGamblingGambling is prohibited in the College and its surroundings. back to topCar ParkingWe welcome responsible and safe drivers. Drivers are respectfully advised that they must follow some basic and undemanding rules:
LitterThe Atrium seating areas are self-clearing and litter should be put in the bins provided. Chewing gum should be put in the bin, not on the ground nor under the furniture. We encourage everyone to take responsibility for the environment. back to topDisciplinary ProceduresIn most cases when a student breaches the Student Code of Conduct, the Guidance Tutor will discuss the required standards with the student. However, formal discipline may prove to be inevitable and this could result in a verbal, written or final warning being issued. It might also result in temporary or permanent exclusion from College. The outcome of any disciplinary action will be communicated in writing and recorded on the student's record. In some circumstances, it may be reported to his / her employer or parent. In the exceptional circumstances of a suspected breach of law, the College reserves the right to involve the local police in addition to operating the College's own disciplinary procedure. In addition, the College may institute proceedings which will require the student to pay for deliberate damage. No student will be formally disciplined without being given the opportunity of hearing the complaint(s) made against him or her, providing an explanation and presenting a case in his / her defence. back to topAppeals (Disciplinary Procedures)Any student being disciplined for a breach of the Student Code of Conduct, College Rules and Regulations, Health and Safety or Academic Matters will be issued with a copy of the Disciplinary Procedures including information on how to appeal. back to top |