(Taken from Cambrian - Charter of Students' Rights & Responsibilities, Sault College - Student Code of Conduct, and Confederation College - Students' Rights & Responsibilities)
- Follow college procedures for registration deadlines, course and/or program registration changes, and course or program withdrawal dates as outlined in the Student Handbooks.
- Students are expected to arrive on time for classes and remain for the full duration of scheduled classes and activities.
- Respect the faculty's right to establish and enforce attendance policies.
- Respect the faculty member's right to determine course content, teaching methods, and evaluation criteria, within the guidelines set by the academic department.
- Respect the faculty member's right to set deadlines for assignments, to expect assignments to be submitted on time, and to establish penalties for failing to meet deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all assignments are submitted directly to the teacher, unless otherwise specified.
- Submit original work. Students must understand what constitutes plagiarism and other forms of cheating, and be aware of their consequences. Plagiarism is serious, and properly citing sources is essential.
- Write tests and final exams at the times scheduled by the faculty or college.
- Assume responsibility for classes missed. Teachers are not required to provide make-up tests, labs, or exams, and students must be prepared to forfeit marks for missed work.
- If unexpected emergencies arise, it is your responsibility to contact the appropriate faculty and make any necessary arrangements.
- Respect the professor's right to expect decorum and appropriate behavior in classrooms, labs, shops, field placements, etc.
- Refrain from using drugs or alcohol on and off campus.
For further information on your Rights & Responsibilities, please refer to your partnering College/University handbook.
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is the misrepresentation of another's writings, creative work, or other forms of creative expression, including electronic versions, as one's own. It is a violation of Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Publications Policy and Code of Ethics, and may also represent copyright infringement. Plagiarism manifests in various forms, including:
- Verbatim copying, near-verbatim copying, or intentionally paraphrasing portions of another's work without proper credit to the author.
- Copying elements of another's work, such as equations, tables, charts, illustrations, presentations, or photographs that are not common knowledge, or copying or intentionally paraphrasing sentences without proper source citation.
- Verbatim copying of portions of another's work with incorrect or incomplete source citation.
Avoiding Plagiarism Video (login required)
ALCOHOL/RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES
Students are not permitted to be under the influence of, possess, consume, or assist in the consumption of alcoholic beverages or restricted substances, including cannabis, on Oshki-Wenjack property. Any violation of this policy may result in criminal charges, eviction from the premises, and potential dismissal from the program.
WEAPONS
Students are prohibited from possessing any weapons or items intended to be used as weapons on campus, regardless of their original design. This includes, but is not limited to, firearms, explosives (including fireworks), and hazardous chemicals. Possession of such items will lead to expulsion from the program, and individuals will be banned from entering the building.
SCENT-FREE ENVIRONMENT
This is a scent-free environment. Please avoid using scented products such as perfume, cologne, or heavily scented laundry detergents, as some individuals may be allergic to scents.
USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The use of personal electronic devices, including cell phones, is prohibited during class, exams, and field placements unless authorized by faculty or the Program Coordinator.
Rumie Tablets are to be used for academic purposes only and with faculty permission.
