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1. Purpose

1.1 This policy replaces the Unsatisfactory Student Behaviour Policy and will provide Canberra Institute of Technology (91视频) staff and students with transparent information in relation to 91视频 management of unsatisfactory student conduct.

1.2 91视频 is committed to providing students with a safe, supportive learning environment. Students enrolled in 91视频 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. 91视频 Student Code of Conduct: including sexual harassment and bullying and discrimination
3. relevant 91视频 student policies.

2. Scope

2.1 The Student Conduct Policy applies to all 91视频 students on 91视频 premises or engaged in 91视频 related services/activities including offsite delivery of 91视频 courses/subjects, approved field trip/excursions or approved vocational placements.

2.2 91视频 staff are authorised to act and make decisions when managing unsatisfactory conduct.

3. Principles

3.1 91视频 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 91视频 campuses is paramount.

3.3 91视频 is committed to:

1. informing students of expected conduct and appropriate behaviour (as described by the 91视频 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 91视频, 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 91视频 Student Support as soon as possible to remediate situations before they escalate.

3.6 91视频 students that are deemed to be in breach of this policy may be suspended or expelled from studying and/or attending 91视频 premises.

3.7 All 91视频 staff and students have a right to confidentiality and privacy as described by the 91视频 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 91视频 in table below. The 91视频 Student Conduct Procedures outline actions.

4.3 91视频 will not tolerate threats or violence towards staff, students or visitors to the 91视频 and/or wilful damage to property. In these circumstances a student will be asked to leave the campus by 91视频 staff. Dependent on the seriousness of the behaviour, this may also be reported to the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

4.4 Where a 91视频 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 91视频 from acting against the student as prescribed by the 91视频 Student Conduct Policy and Procedure.

5. Student Behaviour Agreement

5.1 Is a tool for managing and modifying unsatisfactory student conduct. 91视频 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 91视频 premises until the document is signed, depending on the conduct.

6. Suspension or Expulsion from 91视频

6.1 Formal suspension or expulsion from studying or attending 91视频 premises needs to go through appropriate channels as listed in the 91视频 Student Conduct Procedures.

6.2 The decision to suspend a student from studying and/or attending 91视频 premises must be made by a Director or an Executive Director, 91视频.

6.3 The decision to permanently expel a student from studying and/or attending 91视频 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 91视频 staff may ask a student to leave the 91视频 premises immediately and temporarily if appropriate.

7. Review of decisions

7.1 Any student at 91视频 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 91视频 Student Complaint Procedure.

7.2 Suspension - a review of the decision to suspend a student from 91视频 should be conducted by an Executive Director, 91视频 not involved in previous decisions on this case.

7.3 Expulsion - a review of the decision to expel a student from 91视频 will be conducted by the Chief Executive, 91视频 or delegate.

8. Definitions

All terminology used in this policy is consistent with definitions in the 91视频 Definitions of Terms.

9. Policy Contact Officer

Manager - Student Support, 91视频 on 6207 4914 or by email at 91视频SaferCommunity@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

(91视频 staff only)