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1. Purpose

1.1 This policy replaces the Unsatisfactory Student Behaviour Policy and will provide Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) staff and students with transparent information in relation to 涩里番management of unsatisfactory student conduct.

1.2 涩里番is committed to providing students with a safe, supportive learning environment. Students enrolled in 涩里番will share classes and facilities with staff and other students. It is expected that all students will behave in a manner that is acceptable to the wider community.

1.3 Unsatisfactory student conduct may include behaviour that is contrary to:

1. an Australian or Australian Capital Territory law
2. 涩里番Student Code of Conduct: including sexual harassment and bullying and discrimination
3. relevant 涩里番student policies.

2. Scope

2.1 The Student Conduct Policy applies to all 涩里番students on 涩里番premises or engaged in 涩里番related services/activities including offsite delivery of 涩里番courses/subjects, approved field trip/excursions or approved vocational placements.

2.2 涩里番staff are authorised to act and make decisions when managing unsatisfactory conduct.

3. Principles

3.1 涩里番acknowledges that appropriate standards of conduct, by both staff and students, are fundamental to maintaining a supportive, safe, positive, and effective teaching and learning environment.

3.2 The safety and wellbeing of staff, student and visitors to 涩里番campuses is paramount.

3.3 涩里番is committed to:

1. informing students of expected conduct and appropriate behaviour (as described by the 涩里番Student Code of Conduct and relevant policies)
2. implementing fair procedures for managing possible breaches of this Policy and consequences of unsatisfactory student conduct.

3.4 In keeping with the educational focus and operational intent of CIT, actions taken in relation to unacceptable student conduct are intended to be remedial rather than punitive.

3.5 All staff are encouraged to seek advice from 涩里番Student Support as soon as possible to remediate situations before they escalate.

3.6 涩里番students that are deemed to be in breach of this policy may be suspended or expelled from studying and/or attending 涩里番premises.

3.7 All 涩里番staff and students have a right to confidentiality and privacy as described by the 涩里番Privacy Policy.

4. Managing Unsatisfactory Student Conduct

4.1 Unsatisfactory Student Conduct can be classified as:

1. Minor incident
2. Repeated or continued minor incidents
3. Breach of Behaviour Agreement or higher risk incidents
4. Serious incident.

4.2 Allegations of incidents of unsatisfactory student conduct will be dealt with by the corresponding level of staff at 涩里番in table below. The 涩里番Student Conduct Procedures outline actions.

4.3 涩里番will not tolerate threats or violence towards staff, students or visitors to the 涩里番and/or wilful damage to property. In these circumstances a student will be asked to leave the campus by 涩里番staff. Dependent on the seriousness of the behaviour, this may also be reported to the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

4.4 Where a 涩里番student's conduct is subject to an investigation by the AFP or another law enforcement agency, proceedings required under that investigation will take precedence to but not necessarily prevent 涩里番from acting against the student as prescribed by the 涩里番Student Conduct Policy and Procedure.

5. Student Behaviour Agreement

5.1 Is a tool for managing and modifying unsatisfactory student conduct. 涩里番can request a student to agree to and sign a Student Behaviour Agreement. This will be done by a HOD/Manager, Director or Executive Director.

5.2 Refusal to sign the Student Behaviour Agreement may result in suspension from study and/or 涩里番premises until the document is signed, depending on the conduct.

6. Suspension or Expulsion from CIT

6.1 Formal suspension or expulsion from studying or attending 涩里番premises needs to go through appropriate channels as listed in the 涩里番Student Conduct Procedures.

6.2 The decision to suspend a student from studying and/or attending 涩里番premises must be made by a Director or an Executive Director, CIT.

6.3 The decision to permanently expel a student from studying and/or attending 涩里番premises must be made by an Executive Director or the CEO.

6.4 As outlined in paragraph 4.1, if a student is demonstrating unsatisfactory conduct, any 涩里番staff may ask a student to leave the 涩里番premises immediately and temporarily if appropriate.

7. Review of decisions

7.1 Any student at 涩里番can have the manner in which their case has been dealt with reviewed by submitting a complaint to the Executive Director, Corporate Services through the 涩里番Student Complaint Procedure.

7.2 Suspension - a review of the decision to suspend a student from 涩里番should be conducted by an Executive Director, 涩里番not involved in previous decisions on this case.

7.3 Expulsion - a review of the decision to expel a student from 涩里番will be conducted by the Chief Executive, 涩里番or delegate.

8. Definitions

All terminology used in this policy is consistent with definitions in the 涩里番Definitions of Terms.

9. Policy Contact Officer

Manager - Student Support, 涩里番on 6207 4914 or by email at CITSaferCommunity@cit.edu.au.

10. Procedures

This policy is implemented through the Student Conduct Procedures. The Executive Director, Corporate Services has the authority to make changes as the Policy Owner.

11. Documentation

Student Code of Conduct

Responsibilities in the Learning Environment

Bullying and Harassment Prevention Policy

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Policy

Privacy Policy

Workplace Health and Safety Arrangements policy

(涩里番staff only)