Community Standards for Students
By enrolling, you’ve accepted and acknowledged your rights and responsibilities within the Code and as a member of our community!
What is the Code of Student Community Standards?
The Code outlines and communicates the expectations and standards for respectful and responsible behaviour. It also outlines a process to resolve harmful behaviours using a fair and education-focused process.
Examples of harmful behaviour may include, but are not limited to:
- Harm to Community Members;
- Damage to property;
- Misrepresentation or Misuse of Information;
- Use of Regulated and Illegal Substance use;
- Breach of safety standards;
- Use or possession of weapons, explosives, or dangerous items;
- Violation or misuse of other University Policies;
- Contravention of laws.
Now, they want to meet with me! What can I expect?
Have you received a notice alleging you violated the Code? Know this!
The Investigator is commonly a staff member from the OSCS. The meeting setting is casual. The purpose is important; it is for you to receive more information including a detailed description of the allegation(s), and to review the process. During the meeting will you be asked to respond and share your version of the event(s). You and the Investigator can have a conversation about how best to resolve the situation and move forward. Bring your ideas. You may even agree on how to be able to quickly move forward to an agreement/resolution. You may also disagree, and that’s ok!
How to Prepare
- Read the Code. Explore this website.
- Consider bringing a support person with you.
- Reflect on these questions:
- Do you accept any, partial or full, responsibility for this matter?
- Who do you believe is impacted by this behaviour? Did your actions harm anyone?
- Do you feel like there is anyone else that should meet with the Investigator regarding this matter?
- How do you think we could make this situation right? What do you think could be a possible resolution to this situation? How can we rebuild trust?
- Use the time to share a little about yourself and what happened, including your involvement, or lack thereof.
- What kind of goals do you have for your time at MRU? Are you on track to meet them?
- Bring supporting documentation or information with you that helps your case.
- Ask questions. They are welcomed.
- Be honest and respectful.
- Take responsibility if you weren’t your best self. It can happen.
- Don’t take responsibility if you did not do what you are being alleged of doing! Do your best to articulate your version of events and point of view.
Request a break. Ask to reconvene at another time. - Ask for help or support if you are struggling with something.
- After the meeting, check your email and keep in touch with the Investigator for important follow-ups.