The consequences of academic dishonesty and/or plagiarism are serious. Any one or more of the following penalties may be assessed.

1. When an instructor has evidence of academic dishonesty or plagiarism by a student, the instructor may assign a score of zero for the first incident. The instructor will file a written report for the student’s record, and a copy will be delivered to the student. The report will be removed two years after the incident.
2. After the first incident, the student will receive a written notice that a second incident will result in the student’s dismissal from the course.
3. When a student is dismissed from a course, a disciplinary action report will be kept in the student record, with a copy to the student. The report will be removed two years after the incident.
4. Repeated incidents of academic dishonesty or plagiarism may result in suspension from the program.

• Attendance may be an assessed segment of each course along with participation (described below). Attendance is taken by the faculty and a minimum of 70% attendance is required to complete the program. 

  Attendance records may be used to determine eligibility for re-writes, supplemental tests/assignments, field placement, or to identify students at risk. If attendance is used to determine eligibility for rewrites, supplemental tests/assignments, or field placement, the minimum required attendance standard shall be stipulated in the course outline and clearly explained to students.

• Participation refers to student engagement in learning activity tasks that contribute to the achievement of stipulated learning outcomes. Participation may be assessed and may contribute to the final evaluation. If participation is used as an assessment strategy, the participation criteria must be objective and measurable. The expected participation elements and the method of evaluating the stated elements shall be written in the course outline and clearly explained to students.

You are expected to participate at all times. Participation is a composite of attendance, punctuality, academic honesty, and the demonstration of respect for others. The learning in this class will be comprised of seminars, workshops, in-class discussions, group work and reflection exercises/activities. This type of active learning requires that you be in attendance and engaged in the classroom. You will be expected to participate in discussions in the class, both whole class and small group.

If you are unable to attend a class, the expectation is that you email your instructor before class to explain why you will not be attending. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to collect handouts and review class notes from either another classmate or from the course LMS.

• It is essential to create a positive learning environment where people are free to express their thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental way. You will be encouraged to share your opinions in class through discussions, activities, group work and assignments. Expect that people will think differently than you and that there will be many different ways of looking at things.  We want to foster an environment where students are happy and eager to come to class to learn in a comfortable yet professional space. Respect for others at all times is of utmost importance. Any degrading remarks, comments, harassment, inappropriate jokes, or bullying will not be tolerated.