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STUDENT HANDBOOK Table of Contents

President’s Message 2 Student Governor’s Message 3 Important Dates Fee & Registration Dates 4-5 Academic Dates 6 Campus Dates 7-8 Safety and Security on Campus 9 Transportation 9 Student Feedback 10 Student Services & Facilities Academic Advising 11 Access and Support Centre 11 Athletics & Recreation Services 12-13 Campus Bookstore 13 Campus Health Centre 14 Campus Identification Services 14 Campus Library 15 Career Development 15 Coaching 16 Continuing Education 16 Dental Clinic 17 Financial Aid and Awards 17 International Office 18 Information Technology Services 18-19 Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion and Transition 20-21 Strategic Enrolment Services 21-22 Student Academic Learning Services 22 Student Housing 23 Student Insurance Plan 23 Sustainability – Living Green at DC 23 Policies and Procedures Sexual Violence Policy 24-31 Sexual Violence Procedure 32-45 Academic Integrity Policy ...... 46-47 Academic Integrity Procedure 48-50 Student Conduct Policy 51-55 Student Conduct Procedure 56-65 Emergency Guidelines 66

3 President’s Message Student Governor’s Message

Welcome to Durham College (DC)! I am Ryan Cullen your representative on DC’s Board of Governors. I am entering my second year of the Horticulture Welcome to Durham College (DC) and the start – Food and Farming program at the Centre for of the 2016-2017 academic year. Whether you Food at the Whitby campus. When I’m not in class are just beginning your post-secondary studies you can find me working in Bistro ‘67 or in the or continuing your education, we are very pleased greenhouse and fields on campus. that you have chosen DC. Our expert faculty and This is no doubt an exciting time for you. You are staff are committed to your success and ensuring likely filled with more questions than answers so that your college experience will be one you hopefully this handbook is a start. It is filled with remember for the rest of your life, so let’s make the information you need to be successful and this year count! is just one of the countless support resources At DC we live our mission that the student provided by the college. experience comes first. In all our actions and activities, we are focused on helping you DC puts the student experience first in everything it does and the many services outlined in succeed in your studies, while also finding the right balance of student life opportunities. this book are just the tip of the iceberg. Another valuable asset for students is MyCampus By choosing Durham College you have selected an education that is continually shaped – use it! Rely on all of these services and resources to minimize stress and make your by market needs, ensuring you will be ready for the jobs of today and tomorrow when you experience a successful one. graduate. The college’s 49-year track record of excellence is a testament to the fact that a This is a great time to be a DC student. I have seen the trailblazing direction the college DC education provides graduates with the technical skills and experience needed to meet is heading and I am proud to be your representative on the DC Board of Governors. the demands of a complex and changing economy and world. Inspiration is around every corner, so set your goals high! There are opportunities From learning in our classrooms, state-of-the-art labs or in the field, to exploring clubs, everywhere – take advantage of them. activities and athletic opportunities, the time you spend at DC will see you grow both Embrace the knowledge and skills you are learning. Be passionate and engaged. academically and personally. To help ensure your success we provide students with Appreciate this time and energy you are investing and make the most if it. This is an access to extensive services and resources. This handbook outlines all you need to know opportunity to shape your future! Use the college as a platform for developing new skills about them; I encourage you to take full advantage. and abilities, a springboard for your ideas and ambitions, and an incubator for your Please remember that by choosing to study at one of the country’s top colleges, you have entrepreneurial or career aspirations. made an investment in your future. As the year progresses, please don’t hesitate to let me Get involved. Find a job on campus, join or start a club, go to the multitude of events know how you’re doing and how we can help. Whether in-person, through Twitter or other on campus and discover new things. Meet new people and develop connections with means, I’d love to hear from you. Your success is our greatest achievement and we’re your classmates, teachers and peers to begin building your professional network. The looking forward to witnessing your accomplishments during your time as a DC student. possibilities are endless. Have a fantastic year, Remember you are not alone. There are countless resources at your disposal so be sure Don Lovisa to access them. @DC_Pres Have fun and enjoy this moment. Be yourself, chase your dreams and create your own future. Good luck! Ryan Cullen [email protected]

4 5 Important Fee Dates Important Registration Dates Important fee dates Important registration dates DOMESTIC STUDENTS FEE PAYMENT DATES (PLEASE REVIEW YOUR FEE STATEMENT FOR PAYMENT OPTIONS) WEB REGISTRATION DATES

FALL 2016 FALL 2016 WINTER 2017 SEMESTER WINTER 2017 SEMESTER SPRING/SUMMER 2017 SEMESTER (JANUARY-START SPRING/SUMMER 2017 SEMESTER (JANUARY-START SEMESTER (SEPTEMBER-START (MAY-START STUDENTS) (SEPTEMBER-START STUDENTS) STUDENTS) STUDENTS) STUDENTS) (MAY-START STUDENTS) First-year students (starting new program) First-year students (starting new program) FALL SEMESTER AUGUST 2 TO 8, 2016 N/A N/A DEPOSIT JUNE 15, 2016 NOVEMBER 21, 2016 MARCH 13, 2017 NOVEMBER 21 NOVEMBER 30 TO PLAN A (FULL PAYMENT) WINTER SEMESTER N/A AUGUST 8, 2016 DECEMBER 12, 2016 APRIL 17, 2017 TO 25, 2016 DECEMBER 2, 2016 PLAN B AUGUST 8, 2016 AND DECEMBER 12, 2016 AND APRIL 17, 2017 AND SPRING/SUMMER APRIL 5 AND 6, 2017 APRIL 5 AND 6, 2017 APRIL 7, 2017 (PARTIAL PAYMENTS) NOVEMBER 14, 2016 MARCH 13, 2017 AUGUST 8, 2017 SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER MARCH 13, 2017 AUGUST 8, 2017 NOVEMBER 13, 2017 Second-year students (continuing same program) PAYMENT FALL SEMESTER JULY 26 TO 28, 2016 N/A N/A Returning students (continuing same program) NOVEMBER 15 NOVEMBER 30 TO WINTER SEMESTER N/A DEPOSIT JUNE 27, 2016 NOVEMBER 21, 2016 MARCH 13, 2017 TO 17, 2016 DECEMBER 2, 2016 PLAN A (FULL PAYMENT) AUGUST 8, 2016 DECEMBER 12, 2016 APRIL 17, 2017 SPRING/SUMMER APRIL 5 AND 6, 2017 APRIL 5 AND 6, 2017 N/A PLAN B AUGUST 8, 2016 AND DECEMBER 12, 2016 AND APRIL 17, 2017 AND SEMESTER (PARTIAL PAYMENTS) NOVEMBER 14, 2016 MARCH 13, 2017 AUGUST 8, 2017 Third-year students (continuing new program) THIRD SEMESTER MARCH 13, 2017 AUGUST 8, 2017 NOVEMBER 13, 2017 FALL SEMESTER JULY 29, 2016 N/A N/A PAYMENT WINTER SEMESTER NOVEMBER 18, 2016 N/A N/A SPRING/SUMMER INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS N/A N/A N/A SEMESTER FEE PAYMENT DATES (PLEASE REVIEW YOUR FEE STATEMENT FOR PAYMENT OPTIONS)

FALL 2016 SEMESTER WINTER 2017 SEMESTER SPRING/SUMMER 2017 (SEPTEMBER-START (JANUARY-START SEMESTER STUDENTS) STUDENTS) (MAY-START STUDENTS) First-year students (starting new program)

PLAN A (FULL PAYMENT) JULY 4, 2016 DECEMBER 1, 2016 APRIL 3, 2017 PLAN B JULY 4, 2016 AND DECEMBER 1, 2016 AND APRIL 3, 2017 AND (PARTIAL PAYMENTS) NOVEMBER 14, 2016 MARCH 13, 2017 AUGUST 8, 2017 THIRD SEMESTER MARCH 13, 2017 AUGUST 8, 2017 NOVEMBER 13, 2017 PAYMENT Returning students (continuing same program)

PLAN A (FULL PAYMENT) JUNE 27, 2016 DECEMBER 1, 2016 APRIL 17, 2017 PLAN B JUNE 27, 2016 AND DECEMBER 1, 2016 AND APRIL 17, 2017 AND (PARTIAL PAYMENTS) NOVEMBER 14, 2016 MARCH 13, 2017 AUGUST 8, 2017 THIRD SEMESTER MARCH 13, 2017 AUGUST 8, 2017 NOVEMBER 13, 2017 PAYMENT

6 7 Important Academic Dates Important Campus Dates Important campus dates Important academic dates To see important dates for the spring/summer 2017 semester seven week courses, please refer to MyCampus. September 1 and 2, Orientation for international students 2016

SPRING/SUMMER September 5, 2016 Labour Day (services closed) FALL 2016 WINTER 2017 2017 SEMESTER SEMESTER SEMESTER September 6 to 9, Orientation for first-year students Full-time students may process 2016 timetable changes through MyCampus AUGUST 29, 2016 DECEMBER 21, 2016 APRIL 24, 2017 beginning at 4 p.m. September 7, 2016 Classes begin for all Durham College students Registration for part-time students begins AUGUST 31, 2016 JANUARY 2, 2017 APRIL 26, 2017 Eighth-annual Campus Cup versus UOIT at Vaso’s Field, women’s game 7 p.m. and men’s game 8:15 p.m. Classes begin for post-secondary students SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 JANUARY 4, 2017 MAY 1, 2017

Last day for program registration, September 9, 2016 Oshawa campus Part-time Job Fair SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 JANUARY 10, 2017 MAY 5, 2017 program changes and course additions September 11, 2016 Men’s baseball home opener vs. George Brown College at Kinsmen Civic Memorial Last day for full-time students to Stadium - double header at 1 and 3 p.m. withdraw (domestic students less SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 JANUARY 17, 2017 MAY 12, 2017 $500 non-refundable deposit) or drop to September 13. 2016 Women’s softball home opener versus Conestoga College at Durham Field part-time status with a refund of fees - double header at 6 and 8 p.m. Last day for part-time students to SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 JANUARY 17, 2017 MAY 12, 2017 withdraw with a tuition fee refund September 14. 2016 Whitby campus Part-time Job Fair Last day to submit a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) or SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 JANUARY 17, 2017 MAY 12, 2017 September 15, 2016 Women’s soccer home opener versus Loyalist College at Vaso’s Field, 6 p.m. credit transfer Men’s soccer home opener versus Loyalist College at Vaso’s Field, 8 p.m. Last day for withdrawal from a course September 19, 2016 Peer tutoring for fall semester begins with no academic record; courses dropped after this date will be recorded OCTOBER 4, 2016 JANUARY 31, 2017 MAY 26, 2017 September 30, 2016 Student Health Insurance Plan opt-out deadline for September-start students on the academic transcript with a “W” to indicate withdrawal Deadline to add your co-curricular activities to your record at www.durhamcollege.ca/ccr (fall graduates) Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W”; after this date, all courses Deadline for the Founder’s Cup Award of Excellence applications to be submitted NOVEMBER 14, 2016 MARCH 13, 2017 JULY 10, 2017 will be graded and recorded on the student’s transcript October 10, 2016 Thanksgiving Day (services closed and classes cancelled)

October 12, 2016 Further Education Expo in gyms 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last day of classes for most programs DECEMBER 9, 2016 APRIL 13, 2017 AUGUST 4, 2017 October 22, 2016 Women’s basketball home opener versus Algonquin College in gyms 1 and 2, 6 p.m. Final examinations/evaluation(s); students are reminded to not schedule DECEMBER 12 TO 16, APRIL 17 TO 21, 2017 AUGUST 8 TO 11, 2017 October 27, 2016 Fall Convocation vacation or employment hours during 2016 this time October 28, 2015 Women’s volleyball home opener versus Algonquin College in gyms 1 and 2, 6 p.m. AUGUST 19 AND 21, Missed exam dates JANUARY 7, 10, 12, 2017 MAY 6, 9, 11, 2017 Men’s volleyball home opener versus Algonquin College in gyms 1 and 2, 8 p.m. 2017 Grades are available to view November 3, 2016 Men’s basketball home opener versus Georgian College in gyms 1 and 2, 8 p.m. DECEMBER 21, 2016 APRIL 26, 2017 JUNE 21, 2017 electronically on MyCampus as of noon

8 9 Important Campus Dates Safety & Transportation

November 18, 2016 Final date to submit an application to receive peer tutoring for the fall 2016 semester Safety and Security on Campus December 23, 2016 College closes at 4:30 p.m. for the holiday season Durham College (DC) is committed to providing a safe campus environment. All concerns regarding personal safety should be reported to the Office of Campus Safety January 2, 2017 College re-opens at 8 a.m. Orientation for January-start international students through Campus Security at 905.721.2000 ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211 from an external phone. January 3 to 6, 2017 Program Orientation for first-year January-start students www.durhamcollege.ca/campussafety January 4, 2017 Classes begin for all Durham College students Smoking January 16, 2017 Peer tutoring for winter semester begins All indoor areas on campus are smoke-free and smokers are required by law to remain January 30, 2017 Scholarship Bursary Donor Student Reception at the Centre for Food 30 feet (10m) away from all entranceways. Fines for infractions range up to a maximum

January 31, 2017 Student Health Insurance Plan opt-out deadline for January-start students of $5000. A smoking shelter is located in the South Village courtyard at the Oshawa campus. February 7, 2017 Tradesmart at Whitby campus. For more information visit http://hired.durhamcollege.ca Please do your part in ensuring that primary entranceways remain smoke- and litter-free February 8, 2017 Job Fair in CRWC gyms 3, 4 and 5. For more information visit http://hired.durhamcollege.ca by using the Butt Stops provided to keep the campus clean. February 20, 2017 Family Day (services closed and classes cancelled) Transportation February 20 Winter break week for post-secondary students to 24, 2017 Parking March 24, 2017 Final date to submit an application to receive peer tutoring for the winter 2017 semester Paid parking is in effect on the Oshawa and Whitby campuses. Parking permits are available for the year, semester or month. Current parking rates and online purchasing April 14, 2017 Good Friday (services closed and classes cancelled) information for parking permits are available on the parking webpage. April 27, 2017 Orientation for May-start international students Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28, 2017 Deadline to add your co-curricular activities to your record at https://durham.parkadmin.com www.durhamcollege.ca/ccr (all students) Oshawa campus Whitby campus Program Orientation for first-year May-start students Gordon Willey building, adjacent to main Room 177A Deadline for the Founder’s Cup Award of Excellence applications to be submitted reception T: 905.721.2000 ext. 4272 T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2145 E: [email protected] May 2017 Durham College students in the spring/summer 2017 semester (14 week or 7 week courses) are encouraged to contact Student Academic Learning Services for peer tutoring dates E: [email protected]

May 1, 2017 Classes begin for all Durham College students Public transit As a full-time DC student you will receive a Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass), which provides May 22, 2017 Victoria Day (services closed and classes cancelled) you with unlimited use of any Durham Region Transit bus (www.durhamregiontransit.com) May 31, 2017 Student Health Insurance Plan opt-out deadline for May-start students or select GO Transit buses (www.gotransit.com) operating in Durham Region during the academic year. Students are also eligible for reduced GO Transit fare outside of Durham June 12 to 14, 2017 Spring Convocation Region. Please note: you are required to show your campus ID card when boarding. July 1, 2017 Canada Day T: 905.721.2000 ext. 6652

July 3, 2017 Services closed and classes cancelled E: [email protected]

August 7, 2017 Civic Holiday (services closed and classes cancelled)

10 11 Student Feedback Student Services & Facilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Academic advising Each academic school provides student advisors to help you reach your full academic Student Satisfaction Survey potential. These representatives assist you with: The KPI Student Satisfaction Survey is administered annually and measures your • Developing academic plans to promote success in the event of failed subjects or a satisfaction with DC’s facilities, programs, resources and services. It also helps DC’s low grade point average leadership team determine priorities and make informed decisions. Student feedback • Finding equivalent credits from the KPI survey results in numerous enhancements and upgrades across the college. • Identifying career goals and making sound academic decisions www.durhamcollege.ca/kpi • Making decisions regarding full- and part-time studies • Reviewing graduation requirements DC Cares • Selecting electives and options At DC, the student experience comes first. The opinion of our college community is • Transferring to another program important to us and that is why we offer DC Cares, a forum that provides students with www.durhamcollege.ca/studentadvisors an opportunity to offer feedback, share a concern or obtain information related to our many support services and facilities. To make it easy for you to share your thoughts we Access and Support Centre (ASC) have multiple options: The Access and Support Centre (ASC) works in partnership with you and your professors • DC website DC Cares form www.durhamcollege.ca/dccares to ensure all students have an equal and equitable opportunity to take full advantage of • DC Cares email address [email protected] their education. If you have been identified with an exceptionality or are experiencing • DC Cares box locations conveniently located at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses difficulties related to your studies, visit our office for friendly, accessible and confidential and the Pickering Learning Site services. Our services include, but are not limited to, coaching on self-advocacy and If students have academic feedback or concerns related to their program or learning success strategies, development of access plans, case management, counselling and experience, they are required to follow the process outlined in the college’s Students assistive technology training. Complaints Policy. All our services are completely confidential. www.durhamcollege.ca/asc Oshawa campus Whitby campus Gordon Willey building, Room SW116 Room 180 Hours of operation Hours of operation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday T: 905.721.2000 ext. 4141 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. F: 905.721.3224 T: 905.721.3123 TTY: 905.721.3187 F: 905.721.3224 E: [email protected] TTY: 905.721.3187 E: [email protected]

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Athletics and recreation services Campus Fieldhouse Athletics and recreation play an important role in your health and well-being, and are Brand Check out the brand new multisport artificial turf facility on campus. integral to your overall college experience. new in The facility, which is located on the north side of Colin Road, caters 2016! to intramurals, extramurals and varsity programming including soccer, Campus Ice Centre lacrosse, cricket, ultimate and flag football. The Campus Ice Centre offers a twin-pad arena, pro shop and activities for students of T: 905.721.3122 all skating abilities. Visit the website for information on free skates, stick and puck and shinny hockey. Varsity sports T: 905.721.3230 For more information on our award-winning varsity athletic programs, including complete www.campusicecentre.com tryout dates, registration details and game schedules, visit the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC) or www.durhamlords.com. Try out for a team, cheer on the Campus recreation Lords or inquire about how to get involved behind the scenes as a volunteer. Intramural leagues offered throughout the academic year include badminton, basketball, Become a fan of the Lords – www.facebook.com/durhamlords. Follow the Lords on cricket, flag football, ice hockey, indoor soccer, squash and volleyball. Twitter - @durhamlords123 and on Instagram - @durhamlords. Extramurals provide the opportunity to participate in a higher level of sport, be part of a competitive team, and travel throughout Ontario to compete against other post-secondary Whitby campus institutions. Please note: you need to try out for an extramural team. Extramural sports The Whitby campus is home to a fitness centre that students can access by showing include coed volleyball, men’s and women’s hockey and women’s flag football. their campus ID cards. Please visit www.campusrecreationcentre.com for more details. T: 905.721.8668 ext. 6287 E: [email protected] Campus bookstores www.campusrecreationcentre.com The campus bookstores offer course textbooks and eBooks, clothing, giftware, snacks and stationary supplies as well as convenient online shopping at dc-uoit.bookware3000.ca. Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC) The bookstores also arrange for class ring and jacket days so you can share your DC pride. Located at the Oshawa campus, DC’s extensive recreation and fitness facilities, FLEX Visit the website for dates and summer hours. Centre and classes meet all lifestyles and needs. Visit the website to learn more about Oshawa campus what the facility offers. Gordon Willey building, Room A125 Hours of operation – September to April Hours of operation Monday to Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. T: 905.721.3026 Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. E: [email protected] T: 905.721.3040 Whitby campus www.campusrecreationcentre.com Room 133 Hours of operation Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. T: 905.721.3306 E: [email protected]

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Campus Health Centre Campus Library At the Campus Health Centre, a team of physicians, nurses, chiropractors, dieticians and There are four library locations in the DC and University of Ontario Institute of Technology library massage therapists are available to assist you in managing your health. When you need to see a network. Resources are provided in both paper and electronic formats and can be found on doctor, receive nursing care or have your prescription filled, take advantage of our walk-in clinic. the library website at www.durhamcollege.ca/student-experience/learning-spaces/library/. Oshawa campus – Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre Use the interlibrary loan service to access resources at other campus locations. Hours of operation Other services such as group study rooms (Oshawa campus), photocopying, printing, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. assistance with research and online tutorials are also offered to help you succeed. T: 905.721.3037 E: [email protected] Circulation desk Oshawa campus F: 905.721.3133 www.durhamcollege.ca/campushealthcentre T: 905.721.3082 Reference desk Lovell Drugs Pharmacy General Inquiries T: 905.721.8668 ext. 2390 Situated adjacent to the Campus Health Centre, Lovell Drugs is available for all your T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2214 E: [email protected] pharmaceutical needs. E: [email protected] Whitby campus Hours of operation T: 905.721.2000 ext. 4218 Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2726 Career development E: [email protected] From the moment you register for your program, supports are available to assist you www.lovelldrugs.com in person or online with your career development and job search needs. You also have exclusive access to DC’s Hired Portal (hired.durhamcollege.ca) to view job postings, Campus Identification (ID) Services explore on-campus job opportunities and register for career-related events and employer Your campus ID card must be in your possession at all times while on campus. Please recruitment sessions. renew your card each September at Campus ID Services. Hours of operation If you lose your card, first inquire with lost and found, located at the main security desk Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Gordon Willey building of the Oshawa campus or the security office of the Whitby Oshawa campus Whitby campus campus or Pickering Learning Site. Student Services building, Room SSB212 Coaching and Support Centre, Room 180 If you are a meal plan subscriber, report your information to the main Aramark office located in Arrangements for appointments at the Pickering Learning Site are available upon request. Room B147 of the Marketplace Food Court in the Gordon Willey building or main cafeteria in T: 905.721.3034 the Whitby campus to deactivate your meal plan accessibility until another card can be printed. E: [email protected] There is a charge for replacement cards, please visit the website below for full details. www.durhamcollege.ca/careerdevelopment Oshawa campus CRWC, Room G1004 T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2116 and ext. 2110 E: [email protected] www.durhamcollege.ca/studentid

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Coaching Dental Clinic Coaches will meet with you individually to help with your transition to college, assist The Dental Clinic offers dental examinations and cleaning by students in the Dental with developing your success plan, explore ways to reduce your stress and support your Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs, under the supervision of teaching staff and overall wellness while at college. Coaches provide a safe, confidential space to explore dentists. There is a $30 fee for adults and $10 for children (13-years-old and under), which what is blocking you from being your best possible self. covers all appointments and services required for complete care. Students who have not Oshawa campus opted out of the mandatory Student Health Insurance Plan, can complete a form to be Gordon Willey building, Room SW116 reimbursed the percentage allowable through the Student Health Plan of the $30 fee. Hours of operation Oshawa campus Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gordon Willey building, Room SW107 Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8.p.m. By appointment only T: 905.721.2000 ext. 3747 T: 905.721.3074 www.durhamcollege.ca/coaching Financial aid and awards Continuing education The Financial Aid and Awards office is dedicated to helping you understand the variety Continuing education offers a flexible alternative to full-time day studies with courses of options available to help finance your education. Budgeting and financial planning are offered in class, online or by correspondence. You can choose to work ahead, pick up a essential to your success and our coaches will help you create the right financial plan. missed credit or work toward a diploma, certificate or professional designation at night Visit the DC Financial Aid tab in MyCampus to access: or through distance education. Graduate certificates are also available for students who • Self-service tools including online applications wish to enhance their career potential after graduating from a full-time program. • Appointment booking Oshawa campus • Bursary and scholarship listings Gordon Willey building, Room A160 • Financial literacy workshops Hours of operation • On-campus employment programs Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. • Summer employment program Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Workshop registration T: 905.721.3052 Oshawa campus Whitby campus E: [email protected] Student Services building, Room SSB205 Student Enrolment Services, Room 103B www.durhamcollege.ca/coned Hours of operation Hours of operation – September to April Monday to Friday Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. T: 905.721.3036 May to August Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E: [email protected] www.durhamcollege.ca/financialaid

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International office Learning Commons The International office provides services for international and internationally-minded Oshawa campus students. International students can find support with: Located in the South Wing of the Gordon Willey building, the Learning Commons features • Participating in social activities providing true Canadian experiences 200 computer stations and other workstations. Additional amenities include access to • Understanding health insurance, income tax and social insurance numbers laptop corrals, high-speed printing and colour printing, scanners and private tutoring • Working and studying in Canada rooms. • Becoming job ready in the Canadian labour force upon graduation The IT Service Desk is also conveniently located in this facility to help you with any Students who are thinking of adding an international component to their academic career technical issues that may arise. can find information on education abroad opportunities and degree completion overseas. Gordon Willey building, Room SW100 Oshawa campus Hours of operation Student Services building, Room SSB210 Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hours of operation Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2355 or 7618 Whitby campus E: [email protected] Located across from the library, the Learning Commons features 75 computers equipped www.durhamcollege.ca/international with scanners and printers. Please note: the Whitby Learning Commons is not staffed on Saturdays and Sundays; Information Technology (IT) Services however you may gain access by signing in with Campus Security and showing your IT Services offers a variety of self-service options to help you ensure you receive the campus ID card. timeliest service possible. Hours of operation Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 pm. All-in-one-tablets Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use one of the tablets located inside the Learning Commons to reset your password or browse the IT Service Desk portal and the DC website. Printing Using the Papercut web portal (campusprinting.dc-uoit.ca), you are able to: IT Service Desk Portal • Apply your print credits purchased at the campus bookstores Visit servicedesk.durhamcollege.ca to view more than 30 fact sheets that will answer • Print on any printer on campus without adding the printer to your laptop many of the common computer issues students encounter. You can also create a self- • Review your account use and environmental impact service ticket for quicker access to a technician. • View the print rates for a variety of printers (colour, black and white, double sided etc.) T: 905.721.3333, option 1 E: [email protected] servicedesk.durhamcollege.ca

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Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion Orientation and transitions Before long, our vibrant campus life and approachable staff and faculty will have you and Transitions feeling right at home. To support your entry to college we offer several online and The Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion and Transitions is dedicated to ensuring that DC in-person supports. Be sure to check out www.durhamcollege.ca/orientation to see students feel welcomed and supported on our vibrant campus. what we are planning for your first few weeks at college. E: [email protected] Aboriginal Student Centre – Suswaaning Endaajig (Nest Away from Home) DC is situated on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Student leadership Nations. We acknowledge the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations community If you are looking to enhance your leadership skills, Institute of Student Leadership is the for allowing us to be guests on their territories. program for you. This exciting opportunity allows you to improve your communication, Holistic support for indigenous students following Medicine Wheel Teachings (mental, organization and public speaking skills while meeting new people. physical, emotional and spiritual), Elder visits, Smudging (medicines available) and E: [email protected] traditional events and activities are regularly scheduled. Oshawa campus Oshawa campus Student Services building, Room SSB120 Simcoe building, Room 1264 Hours of operation Office hours are held regularly at the Hours of operation Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Whitby campus and by appointment Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2856 at the Pickering Learning Site. T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2573 or 2529 E: [email protected] Strategic Enrolment Services Office hours are held regularly at the Whitby campus and by appointment at the Pickering Learning Site. MyCampus This is the student portal that has information every student needs to know. Here you Diversity and Inclusion Services can find: Diversity and Inclusion Services offers advising, advocacy, information and referral • Need to know information (includes payment and registration reminders, deadlines, support for diversity-related matters. important dates, etc.) Diversity Services works collaboratively with campus partners and student groups to plan • Campus alerts and deliver events, programs and services supporting our diverse student population. • Financial aid resources Events include Mother Language Festival, Pangaea, International Women’s Day, Pride and • Graduation information Ramadan. • Helpful links Learn more about some of our initiatives including the: • How-to guides and forms for all your administrative tasks (Including Prior Learning • All-gender washroom identification www.durhamcollege.ca/services/ Assessment Recognition and Credit Transfers) services-for-students/diversity/all-gender-washrooms • Jobs on campus • Respect campaign durhamcollege.ca/respect • School-specific information • Yes Means Yes campaign www.durhamcollege.ca/yesmeansyes • Services on campus E: [email protected] You can also access your DC Mail account from MyCampus. All email correspondence from the college is sent to your DC Mail email address. It is important that you check this account regularly for important updates. This is also where scholarship and bursary award messages are sent to recipients so don’t miss out.

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Enrolment service representatives (ESRs) Student housing If you prefer in-person service, visit our friendly ESRs. They can provide all the services Student housing is an important part of the student experience at DC. housed by MyCampus in addition to: • Consent to release information to • Payments Off-campus housing third parties/persons • Part-time registration DC, in partnership with Places4Students.com, can help you find your home away from • Legal name change • Verification of enrolment home. The online housing registry works on a self-serve basis and features a great • Financial inquiries or holds on accounts selection of affordable and comfortable accommodations, often within walking distance Oshawa campus Whitby campus of the school. Please visit www.places4students.com for off-campus accommodation Student Services building, welcome desk Strategic Enrolment Services, Room 103 listings. Hours of operation Hours of operation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday On-campus residence 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The on-campus residence options at DC have been designed to foster a sense of Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. community as a place for living and learning. When you choose to stay in residence, you T: 905.721.3000 T: 905.721.3300 are getting much more than a place to sleep. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 905.728.8700 www.durhamcollege.ca/mycampus E: [email protected] www.durhamrez.ca Student Academic Learning Services Student insurance plan (SALS) All full-time students are automatically enrolled into a health, dental and travel insurance Student Academic Learning Services (SALS) is available to help you reach your academic plan coordinated by the Student Association. goals. You can get help with: Student Centre, Room 210 • Academic writing assistance • Peer tutoring www.wespeakstudent.ca • English language supports • Subject-specific support • Learning skills support Sustainability – living green at DC Register for SALS ONLINE and explore online academic supports in math, accounting, At DC, sustainability guides our decisions and practices in fostering the continued science, learning skills and communications. success and well-being of our students, people and planet. Our Living Green initiative Oshawa campus Whitby campus serves to inspire and equip the campus with appropriate resources to identify and Student Services building, Room SSB204 Room 1-10 implement new programs and activities designed to reduce campus energy, water, and Hours of operation Hours of operation paper consumption, maximize waste diversion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. inspire a sustainable mindset. Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. T: 905.721.2000 ext. 4141 Oshawa campus T: 905.721.2000, ext. 2491 Gordon Willey building, Room SW217 E: [email protected] T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2609 www.durhamcollege.ca/sals E: [email protected] www.durhamcollege.ca/livinggreen

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Definitions

Sexual violence: A broad term that describes any violence, physical or psychological, College Policy carried out through sexual means or by targeting sexuality. This violence takes different forms including sexual abuse and sexual assault.

POLICY TYPE: Administrative POLICY TITLE: Sexual Violence Policy Sexual assault: A criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. Sexual POLICY NO.: ADMIN-244 assault is any type of unwanted sexual act done by one person to another that violates RESPONSIBILITY: Vice-presidents, Student Affairs and Administration the sexual integrity of the victim and involves a range of behaviours from any POLICY APPROVED BY: Durham College Leadership Team unwanted touching to penetration. Sexual assault is characterized by a broad range of EFFECTIVE DATE: April 2015 behaviours that involve the use of force, threats, or control towards a person, which REVISED: makes that person feel uncomfortable, distressed, frightened, threatened, or that is REVIEW DATE: February 2016 carried out in circumstances in which the person has not freely agreed, consented to, or is incapable of consenting to.

Consent: The voluntary agreement to engage in the sexual activity in question. It is This policy, or pages it links to, contain information about sexual violence and sexual the act of willingly agreeing to engage in specific sexual behaviour, and requires that a assault which may be triggering to survivors. person is able to freely choose between two options: yes and no. This means that there must be an understandable exchange of affirmative words which indicates a Introduction willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. It is also imperative that everyone understands the following: This policy aligns with the sexual assault and sexual violence protocol developed by colleges across Ontario and has been adapted to coordinate effectively with Durham  Silence or non-communication must never be interpreted as consent and a person College policies and procedures. in a state of diminished judgment cannot consent.  A person is incapable of giving consent if asleep, unconscious or otherwise unable College members alleged to have been responsible for sexual violence may have their to communicate. conduct reviewed under the college’s policies and procedures and/or the criminal  A person who has been threatened or coerced (i.e. is not agreeing voluntarily) into justice system. engaging in the sexual activity is not consenting to it.  A person who is drugged is unable to consent.  A person is usually unable to give consent when under the influence of alcohol Purpose and/or drugs.  A person may be unable to give consent if they have a mental/cognitive disability Durham College is committed to reducing sexual violence and creating safe spaces that prevents them from fully understanding the sexual acts. for survivors of sexual violence of all genders.  The fact that consent was given in the past to a sexual or dating relationship does not mean that consent is deemed to exist for all future sexual activity. The purpose of the Sexual Violence Policy and Procedure is to communicate that all  A person can withdraw consent at any time during the course of a sexual members of the Durham College community have a right to work and study in an encounter. environment that is free from any form of sexual violence.  A person is incapable of giving consent to a person in a position of trust, power, or authority such as a faculty member initiating a relationship with a student whom These documents ensure that the College has a process of investigation that: they teach, or an administrator in a relationship with anyone who reports to that  protects the rights of individuals; position.  Consent cannot be given on behalf of another person.  facilitates an environment in which those who experience sexual violence are  It is the responsibility of the initiator of sexual activity to ensure clear and believed and their rights respected; and affirmative responses are communicated at all stages of sexual engagement. It is  holds individuals who are found to have committed an act of sexual violence, also the initiator’s responsibility to know if the person they are engaging with accountable. sexually is of the age of consent as defined in the Criminal Code.

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Formal Report: Formal report: a written statement describing an incident in detail NOTE: For Information purposes only, the Criminal Code defines “consent” as and submitted to the Case Manager for an internal investigation and/or to the police follows: for a criminal investigation.

Consent: The voluntary agreement to engage in the sexual activity in question. No Informal report: a verbal or written statement that is reported to the Diversity consent is obtained, where Office. The report will not result in an investigation. a) the agreement is expressed by the words or conduct of a person other than the complainant; Stalking: A form of criminal harassment prohibited by the Criminal Code of Canada. b) the complainant is incapable of consenting to the activity; It involves behaviours that occur on more than one occasion and which collectively c) the accused induces the complainant to engage in the activity by abusing a instill fear in the individual or threaten the individual’s/target’s safety or mental health. position of trust, power or authority; Stalking can also include threats of harm to the target’s friends and/or family. These d) the complainant expresses, by words or conduct, a lack of agreement to engage in behaviours include, but are not limited to non-consensual communications (face to the activity; or face, phone, email, social media); threatening or obscene gestures; surveillance; e) the complainant, having consented to engage in sexual activity, expresses, by sending unsolicited gifts; “creeping” via social media/cyber-stalking; and uttering words or conduct, a lack of agreement to continue to engage in the activity. threats.

Coercion: In the context of sexual violence, coercion is unreasonable and persistent Sexual violence and sexual assault are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. pressure for sexual activity. Coercion is the use of emotional manipulation, blackmail, Durham College is committed to challenging and preventing sexual violence and threats to family or friends, or the promise of rewards or special treatment, to creating a safe space for anyone in our College community who has experienced persuade someone to do something they do not wish to do, such as being sexual or sexual violence. The College is expected to be a safe and positive space where performing particular sexual acts. members of the College community feel able to work, learn and express themselves in an environment free from sexual violence. Drug-facilitated sexual assault: The use of alcohol and/or drugs (prescription or non-prescription) by a perpetrator to control, overpower or subdue an individual for Durham College commits to engaging in public education and prevention activities. purposes of sexual assault. All Formal Reports of incidents of sexual violence will be investigated to the best of the administration’s ability and in a manner that ensures due process. No individual

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should feel uncomfortable about making a report in good faith about sexual violence  there are reasonable grounds to believe that others in the College or wider experienced or witnessed. community may be at risk of harm;  reporting is required by law (eg. in the case of a minor). We recognize that sexual violence can occur between individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity or relationship status as articulated in the In such circumstances, information shall only be shared with necessary services to Ontario Human Rights Code. We also recognize that individuals who have prevent harm, and the name of the survivor shall not be released to the public. experienced sexual violence may experience emotional, academic or other difficulties. Where the College becomes aware of an allegation of sexual violence by a member of We are committed to: the College community against another member of the College community, the a) assisting those who have experienced sexual violence by providing detailed College may also have an obligation to take steps to ensure that the matter is dealt information and support, including provision of and/or referral to counselling and with in order to comply with the College’s legal obligation and/or its policies to medical care, and appropriate academic and other accommodation; investigate such allegations. In such cases, certain College administrators will be b) ensuring that those who disclose that they have been sexually assaulted are informed about the reported incident on a “need to know” and confidential basis, but believed, and that their safety and their right to dignity and respect is protected not necessarily of the identities of the persons involved. throughout the process of disclosure, investigation and institutional response; c) treating individuals who disclose sexual violence with compassion recognizing that Reporting and Responding to Sexual Violence they are the final decision-makers about their own best interests; Members of the College community are strongly encouraged to immediately report d) addressing harmful attitudes and behaviours (eg. adhering to myths of sexual incidents of sexual violence where they witness or have knowledge of, or where they violence) that the person who experienced sexual violence is somehow to blame have reason to believe that sexual violence has occurred or may occur within the for what happened; limitations outlined in the section on Confidentiality, article c) above. Reports will e) ensuring that on-campus (internal) investigation procedures are available in the maintain the anonymity of the survivor unless the survivor gives signed authorization case of sexual violence, even when the individual chooses not to make a report to for their identity to be communicated in the report. [See attached “Report of Sexual the police; Violence” form.] f) engaging in appropriate procedures for investigation and adjudication of a complaint which are in accordance with College policies and standards, and that Persons in a position of authority, including persons directing the activities of others, ensure fairness and due process; shall take immediate action to respond to or to prevent sexual violence from occurring. g) ensuring coordination and communication among the various departments who are most likely to be involved in the response to sexual violence on campus; Where the College becomes aware of incidents of sexual violence by a member of the h) engaging in public education and prevention activities; College community or against a member of the College community, which occur on or i) providing information to the College community about sexual violence on campus; off College property and that pose a risk to the safety of members of the College j) providing appropriate education and training to the College community about community, the College shall take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of the responding to the disclosure of sexual violence; College community. k) contributing to the creation of a campus atmosphere in which sexual violence is not tolerated; and, Complaint Process and Investigations l) monitoring and updating our policies and protocols to ensure that they remain A complaint of sexual assault or any other kind of sexual violence can be filed under effective and in line with other existing policies and best practices. this Policy by any member of the College community.

Confidentiality The College will seek to achieve procedural fairness in dealing with all complaints. As Confidentiality is particularly important to those who have disclosed sexual violence. such, no sanction and/or disciplinary action will be taken against a person or group The confidentiality of all persons involved in a report of sexual violence must be strictly without their knowledge where there is an alleged breach of this Policy. Respondents observed, and the College shall respect the confidentiality of all persons, including the will be given reasonable notice, with details of the allegations and provided with an complainant, respondent, and witnesses. opportunity to answer to the allegations made against them.

However, confidentiality cannot be assured in the following circumstances: Right to Withdraw a Complaint  an individual is at imminent risk of self-harm; A complainant has the right to withdraw a complaint at any stage of the process.  an individual is at imminent risk of harming another; and/or However, the College may continue to act on the issue identified in the complaint in

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order to comply with its obligation under this Policy and/or its legal obligations as stated above in Confidentiality. Financial: Non-compliance could place the campus at risk of litigation.

Protection from Reprisals, Retaliation or Threats Reputation: Non-compliance could have a negative impact on college reputation and It is contrary to this Policy for anyone to retaliate, engage in reprisals or threaten to affect recruitment and enrollment. retaliate against a complainant or other individual for:  having pursued rights under this Policy or any other legislative process;  having participated or co-operated in an investigation under this Policy or any other Communications Plan legislative process; or  having been associated with someone who has pursued rights under this Policy or Durham College will launch the policy and procedure with a webpage and a message any other legislative process. from the president. Links will be provided on the webpage to on campus and off- campus resources. Anyone engaged in such conduct may be subject to sanctions and/or discipline. Policy and procedures will be posted on ICE. A digital media campaign will be used Inconclusive Evidence for annual education of incoming students and employees. An educational video will If a person, in good faith, discloses or files a sexual violence complaint that is not be posted on the website. There will be ongoing educational initiatives through new supported by evidence gathered during an investigation, that complaint will be student and new employee orientations. dismissed and no record of it will be placed in the complainant’s or respondent’s student record or HR file. Related policies, procedures and directives False Allegations Disclosure or complaints that are made to purposely annoy, embarrass or harm the Durham College Acceptable Use of Information Technology policy and procedure, respondent are considered frivolous, vexatious, or bad faith complaints and may result ADMIN-206 and ADMIN-206.1 in sanctions against the complainant and/or discipline. Durham College Access to Student Records and Protection of Privacy policy, ADMIN- 243 Durham College Alcohol policy, ADMIN-204 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) considerations Durham College Emergency Preparedness policy, ADMIN-211 Durham College Employee Code of Conduct policy, EMPL-317 AODA standards have been considered in the development of this policy and it Durham College Faculty Rights and Responsibilities policy, EMPL-319 adheres to the principles outlined in the AODA standards and the college’s Durham College Harassment and Discrimination policy, ADMIN-202 commitment to accessibility as demonstrated by the Accessibility Plan (ADMIN-203). Durham College Responding to Sexual Violence procedure, ADMIN-244.1 Durham College Students at Risk policy and procedure, ACAD-114 and ACAD-114.1 Durham College Student Conduct policy and procedure, ACAD-115 and ACAD-115.1 Roles and responsibilities Durham College Workplace Violence Prevention policy and procedure, EMPL-313 and EMPL-313.1 The Office of Student Affairs is responsible for ensuring that this policy is kept up-to- Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology – Academic Employees Collective date with legislation, provincial standards and law related to sexual violence. Agreement Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology – Support Staff Employees Roles and responsibilities of those implementing this policy are described in the Collective Agreement related procedure.

Non-compliance implications

Community Well-being: Non-compliance with this policy could lead to undue physical or emotional harm and/or reduced work or academic performance for survivors and/or other community members.

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Consent: The voluntary agreement to engage in the sexual activity in question. It is the act of willingly agreeing to engage in specific sexual behaviour, and requires that a person is able to freely choose between two options: yes and no. This means that COLLEGE PROCEDURE there must be an understandable exchange of affirmative words which indicates a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. It is also imperative PROCEDURE TYPE: Administrative that everyone understands the following: PROCEDURE TITLE: Sexual Violence Procedure PROCEDURE NO.: ADMIN-244.1  Silence or non-communication must never be interpreted as consent and a person RESPONSIBILITY: Vice-presidents, Student Affairs and Administration in a state of diminished judgment cannot consent. APPROVED BY: Durham College Leadership Team  A person is incapable of giving consent if asleep, unconscious or otherwise unable EFFECTIVE DATE: April 2015 to communicate. REVISED:  A person who has been threatened or coerced (i.e. is not agreeing voluntarily) into REVIEW DATE: February 2016 engaging in the sexual activity is not consenting to it.  A person who is drugged is unable to consent.  A person is usually unable to give consent when under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. This procedure, or pages it links to, contains information about sexual violence and  A person may be unable to give consent if they have a mental/cognitive disability sexual assault which may be triggering to survivors. that prevents them from fully understanding the sexual acts.  The fact that consent was given in the past to a sexual or dating relationship does not mean that consent is deemed to exist for all future sexual activity. Introduction  A person can withdraw consent at any time during the course of a sexual encounter. This procedure aligns with the sexual assault and sexual violence protocol developed  A person is incapable of giving consent to a person in a position of trust, power, or by colleges across Ontario and has been adapted to coordinate effectively with authority such as a faculty member initiating a relationship with a student whom Durham College policies and procedures. they teach, or an administrator in a relationship with anyone who reports to that position. This procedure applies to all members of the College community including:  Consent cannot be given on behalf of another person. governors, employees, students, contractors, suppliers of services, individuals who  It is the responsibility of the initiator of sexual activity to ensure clear and are directly connected to any College initiatives, volunteers, and visitors. affirmative responses are communicated at all stages of sexual engagement. It is also the initiator’s responsibility to know if the person they are engaging with sexually is of the age of consent as defined in the Criminal Code. Definitions NOTE: For Information purposes only, the Criminal Code defines “consent” as Sexual violence: A broad term that describes any violence, physical or psychological, follows: carried out through sexual means or by targeting sexuality. This violence takes different forms including sexual abuse and sexual assault. Consent: The voluntary agreement to engage in the sexual activity in question. No consent is obtained, where Sexual assault: A criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. Sexual a) the agreement is expressed by the words or conduct of a person other than the assault is any type of unwanted sexual act done by one person to another that violates complainant; the sexual integrity of the victim and involves a range of behaviours from any b) the complainant is incapable of consenting to the activity; c) the accused induces the complainant to engage in the activity by abusing a unwanted touching to penetration. Sexual assault is characterized by a broad range of position of trust, power or authority; behaviours that involve the use of force, threats, or control towards a person, which d) the complainant expresses, by words or conduct, a lack of agreement to engage in makes that person feel uncomfortable, distressed, frightened, threatened, or that is the activity; or carried out in circumstances in which the person has not freely agreed, consented to, e) the complainant, having consented to engage in sexual activity, expresses, by or is incapable of consenting to. words or conduct, a lack of agreement to continue to engage in the activity.

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Acquaintance sexual assault: Sexual contact that is forced, manipulated, or coerced Survivor: Some who have experienced sexual violence may choose to identify as a by a partner, friend or acquaintance. survivor. A survivor is anyone who has experienced sexual assault. Individuals might be more familiar with the term “victim”. We use the term survivor throughout this Age of consent for sexual activity: The age at which a person can legally consent to policy and procedure where relevant because some who have experienced sexual sexual activity. In Canada, children under 12 can never legally consent to sexual acts. assault believe they have overcome the violent experience and do not wish to identify Sixteen is the legal age of consent for sexual acts. There are variations on the age of with the victimization. It is the prerogative of the person who has experienced these consent for adolescents who are close in age between the ages of 12 and 16. Twelve circumstances to determine how they wish to identify. and 13 year-olds can consent to have sex with other youth who are less than 2 years older than themselves. Youth who are 14 and 15 years old may consent to sexual involvement that is mutual with a person who is less than 5 years older. Youths 16 and If you have experienced Sexual Violence 17 years old may legally consent to sexual acts with someone who is not in a position of trust or authority. 1. Go to a Safe Place  If you live in residence go to a trusted friend or your Resident Assistant; Case Manager: a designated College employee, currently the Director of Campus  If you are a student who does not live in residence or are not a student go to a Safety who is provincially accredited Sexual Assault Investigator who implements a trusted friend or relative if you feel physically or emotionally unsafe process for the investigation that is collaborative with, and supportive of, the survivor while respecting the rights of the alleged offender[s]. The Case Manager assumes 2. Get Medical Attention as Needed overall responsibility and accountability for the investigation, and determines  Go to your local hospital emergency service or the Campus Health Centre strategies regarding the direction, speed and flow of the investigation. 3. Seek out Support and Counselling Coercion: In the context of sexual violence, coercion is unreasonable and persistent pressure for sexual activity. Coercion is the use of emotional manipulation, blackmail, 4. Get Advice on Available Options for Reporting threats to family or friends, or the promise of rewards or special treatment, to  If you choose to report, the procedure below will be implemented. persuade someone to do something they do not wish to do, such as being sexual or performing particular sexual acts. Campus Procedure Formal Report: a written statement describing an incident in detail and submitted to the Case Manager for an internal investigation and/or to the police for a criminal If You Have Experienced Sexual Violence: investigation. For Immediate Support by Telephone:

Informal report: a verbal or written statement that is reported to the Diversity  Good2Talk T: 1.866.925.5454 or connect through 211 Office. The report will not result in an investigation.  Distress Centre Helpline: (247/7) 905.430.2522 or 1.800.452.0688

Drug-facilitated sexual assault: The use of alcohol and/or drugs (prescription or For on campus information and referrals: non-prescription) by a perpetrator to control, overpower or subdue a victim for  purposes of sexual assault. Contact: 905.721.3100 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

It is often difficult to disclose and report incidents of sexual violence. It is entirely up to Stalking: A form of criminal harassment prohibited by the Criminal Code of Canada. It involves behaviours that occur on more than one occasion and which collectively you if you choose to report the incident; however, we strongly encourage you to do so. instill fear in the victim or threaten the victim/target’s safety or mental health. Stalking A number of other resources, on and off campus are available to you: can also include threats of harm to the target’s friends and/or family. These behaviours include, but are not limited to non-consensual communications (face to Resources for Support face, phone, email, social media); threatening or obscene gestures; surveillance; The Campus Health Centre sending unsolicited gifts; “creeping” via social media/cyber-stalking; and uttering Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre - G1030 threats. The Campus Health Centre provides medical support and counselling services available to Durham College students.

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T: 905.721.3037 How to File a Report (Informal or Formal) F: 905.721.3133 Informal Report E: [email protected]; If the alleged perpetrator is another member of the College community, you may file a http://www.durhamcollege.ca/services/campus-services/health-and-medical report under this Policy. The Diversity Office can assist you with filing a report. The Hours of Operation: Diversity Office can be contacted at: SSB 211T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2856 E: M-F 9 am to 5 pm [email protected]. (See section below on How the College Will Respond to a Report.) Diversity Office SSB 211-D Formal Report The Diversity Office supports and advocates for an inclusive campus by promoting the Individuals who have experienced sexual violence may also wish to file a report for values that create and sustain diversity, including respect for others, effective investigation with the Office of Campus Safety and/or to press charges under the communication and engaged concern for the common good for everyone. The office Criminal Code. The Office of Campus Safety can assist with contacting the local has partnered with other areas to launch the Yes Means Yes Campaign. This Police should the individual want to press charges. campaign focuses on consent as well as the exploration of healthy relationships, healthy sex, and sexuality. What to Do if You Witnessed Sexual Violence T: 905.721.2000 x2856 If you witness sexual violence or suspect that sexual violence has occurred, please E: [email protected]; www.durhamcollege.ca/diversity call the Diversity Office at: 905.721.2000 ext. 2856 and you will be provided with Hours of Operation: resources and support. If you want to speak to someone directly, please go to: The M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Diversity Office, Student Services Building (SSB) 211-D.

Office of Campus Safety A number of other resources are available to you, including: Room 1210 Simcoe building, Oshawa Campus  Campus Health Centre The Office of Campus Safety is committed to protecting the rights of everyone on T: 905.721.3037 campus while ensuring a professional, respectful and safe campus environment. F: 905.721.3133 T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2400 E: [email protected]; www.durhamcollege.ca/services/campus- E: [email protected]; www.durhamcollege.ca/campus-safety services/health-and-medical Hours of operation: Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm M-F 9 am to 5 pm

Anyone who has experienced sexual violence has the right to:  Office of Campus Safety  be treated with dignity and respect, T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2400  be believed, E: [email protected]; http://www.durhamcollege.ca/campus-safety  be informed about on- and off-campus services and resources, Hours of operation:  decide whether or not to access available services and to choose those services M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm they feel will be most beneficial,  decide whether to report to Campus Safety and/or local police,  Office of Student Affairs  have an on-campus investigation with the College’s full cooperation, T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2502  meet with the Office of Campus Safety to develop a plan of action in order to better Hours of operation: equip oneself to deal with a situation that potentially puts your safety at risk (Safety M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Plan),  have reasonable and necessary actions taken to prevent further unwanted contact If an employee of the College becomes aware of an allegation of sexual violence with the alleged perpetrator(s). against another member of the College community, the employee is required to report the alleged incident to the Diversity Office within the limitations outlined in the section of the Policy on Confidentiality, which states that: “we will treat individuals who

disclose sexual violence with compassion recognizing that they are the final decision- makers about their own best interests.”

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a. An Informal report for institutional records. Information reports will only include Reports will maintain the anonymity of the survivor unless the survivor gives signed the survivor’s name if the survivor gives consent for inclusion. authorization for their identity to be communicated in the report. [See attached, b. A Formal Report or non-criminal complaint to be investigated by the Sexual “Sexual Violence Report” form.] Assault Case Manager. c. A criminal complaint filed with local police. The Office of Campus Safety will What to Do if Someone Communicates Allegations of Sexual Violence assist the survivor in contacting local authorities to initiate the complaint. A person may choose to confide in someone such as a student, instructor, teaching assistant, coach, or staff from housing, health, counselling or security about an act of Where a complaint of sexual violence has been reported to the College, the College sexual violence. An individual who has experienced sexual violence may also shall protect and respect the rights of both the complainant and the respondent. The disclose to other employees when seeking support and/or academic accommodation. College understands that survivors of sexual violence may wish to control whether or A supportive response may include, but not be limited to: not, and how, their experience will be dealt with by the police and/or the College. In  listening without judgement and accepting the disclosure as true, most circumstances, the person will retain this control. However, in certain  communicating that sexual violence is never the responsibility of the survivor, circumstances, the College may be required to initiate an internal investigation and/or  helping the individual identify and/or access available on- or off-campus services, inform the police of the need for a criminal investigation, even without the person’s including emergency medical care and counselling, consent, if the College believes that the safety of other members of the College  respecting the individual’s right to choose the services they feel are most community is at risk. The confidentiality and anonymity of the person(s) affected will appropriate and to decide whether or not to report to the police or to the Office of be prioritized in these circumstances. Campus Safety at T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2400,  recognizing that disclosing can be traumatic and an individual’s ability to recall the At the complainant’s request, a report of sexual violence shall be referred to the events may be limited, police, or to other community resources, where the persons involved are not members  respecting the individual’s choices as to what and how much they disclose about of the College community or in circumstances where the College is unable to initiate their experience; and an internal investigation under this Policy.  making every effort to respect confidentiality and anonymity. Where the Respondent is a Student Information about communicating with a survivor can be found at https://rainn.org/get- Sexual violence is a violation of the Student Conduct policy, ACAD-115, and, where information/sexual-assault-recovery/respond-to-a-survivor. the incident occurred in residence, is also a violation of the Residence Community Standards. It is considered a serious offence and will be addressed in a manner Accommodations which is consistent with other serious offences. Please see the Student Conduct If disclosure is made to an employee by a student seeking support or academic procedure ACAD-115.1 and where applicable, The Residence Community Standards accommodation, the employee should refer the student to the Diversity Office and for more details on the disciplinary process and penalties. work with the Coordinator to ensure that the student receives all necessary academic and other accommodations. The Diversity Office will liaise with appropriate campus Where the Respondent is an Employee partners to identify and support the most appropriate accommodations for the survivor. Sexual violence is a violation of Employee Code of Conduct, EMPL-317, Workplace Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, extended time on assignments, Violence Prevention, EMPL-313 policies. Allegations against employees will be changing classroom or work proximity of the survivor and alleged offender, or addressed in accordance with the procedures set out in EMPL-317 Policy, and in any implementing scheduling of service access times for the survivor to ensure the applicable collective agreement, and/or other College policies. If the complaint is offender is not present. sustained following an investigation, the College will decide on the appropriate disciplinary actions consistent with any applicable collective agreement and/or policies Employees who require accommodation as a result of sexual violence can make an regarding discipline. appointment with the Diversity Office. The Coordinator will liaise with Human Resources to facilitate the appropriate accommodation. Where the Respondent is not a Student or Employee

Contractors, suppliers, volunteers or visitors who attend on campus will be subject to How the College Will Respond to a Report of Sexual Violence complaints if they engage in prohibited conduct. Where a complaint against the As stated in the section on “How to File a Report” above, a report of sexual violence respondent is substantiated, the College will take action as appropriate to the nature may take the following forms: of the relationship that the individual has with the College.

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All contractual relationships entered into by the College will be governed by a standard  Employees facilitate academic accommodations and other academic needs of contract compliance clause which states: those who have experienced sexual violence; ex. Extensions on assignments, Suppliers and suppliers’ subcontractors must comply with the College’s continuing studies from home, and dropping courses; Discrimination & Harassment Policy and Sexual Violence Policy and the Ontario  Residence staff to facilitate safe living arrangements to the best of our abilities Human Rights Code. If a Supplier or Supplier’s subcontractors are found in where applicable; violation of these Policies or the Ontario Human Rights Code it will result in  Student operated sexual violence services to provide professional and peer cancellation of the purchase order or debarment of the contract. supports;  Human Resources to assist with any incidents relating to employees; and Multiple Proceedings  Office of Campus Safety to assist with investigations and gathering evidence, to Where criminal and/or civil proceedings are commenced in respect of the allegations implement measures to reduce sexual violence on campus, and to collaborate with of sexual violence, the College shall conduct its own independent investigation into local police where appropriate. such allegations, and will make its own determination in accordance with its policies  Diversity Office will receive complaints and reports of sexual violence and will and procedures. Where there is an ongoing criminal investigation, the College will provide advocacy and information and referral services to survivors, witnesses and cooperate with the local police and may suspend the internal investigation pending the campus members. outcome of the criminal proceedings.  Sexual Violence Prevention Task group to recommend and oversee ongoing education and training programs for the campus. Communicating with Individuals who have Experienced Sexual Violence Sensitive and timely communication with survivors of sexual violence and their family members (when an individual consents to this communication) is a central part of the Other Resources and Supports Available to You College’s first response to sexual violence. To facilitate communication the College will: This policy is posted online at www.durhamcollege.ca/sexualviolencepolicy. The  Ensure that designated employees in the Diversity Office who are knowledgeable webpage includes information in addition to the resources listed below. about sexual violence, are responsible for advocacy on campus on behalf of employees, students or any other member of the College community who have Local On-Campus resources: experienced sexual violence;  Ensure designated employees respond in a prompt, compassionate, and Campus Health Centre: personalized fashion; and The Campus Health Centre provides medical support and counselling services  Ensure that the survivor is provided with reasonable updates about the status of available to Durham College students. the College’s investigation of the incident when such investigations are Contact information: undertaken. Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre – Room G1030 T: 905.721.3037 F: 905.721.3133 Roles and Responsibilities E: [email protected] Hours of Operation: It is the responsibility of the vice-presidents, Student Affairs and Administration to M-F 9 am to 5 pm ensure this policy is fully implemented. Diversity Office: While everyone on campus has a role to play in responding to incidents of sexual The Diversity Office supports and advocates for an inclusive campus by promoting the violence, some campus members will have specific responsibilities which may include: values that create and sustain diversity, including respect for others, effective  The Campus Health Centre provides psychological and emotional support, assists communication and engaged concern for the common good for everyone. The office with safety planning and makes referrals to other services, including medical has partnered with other areas to launch the Yes Means Yes Campaign. This services; campaign focuses on consent as well as the exploration of healthy relationships,  The Access and Support Centre (ASC) provides psychological and emotional healthy sex, and sexuality. support to students registered with the ASC. Contact information: Diversity Office – SSB 211-D T: 905.721.2000 x2856 E: [email protected]

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Hours of Operation: Good2Talk M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Good2Talk is a free, confidential and anonymous helpline providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being Access and Support Centre to post-secondary students in Ontario. The Access and Support Centre works with students, staff and faculty to ensure a fully Contact information: accessible academic environment to all students. T: 1.866.925.5454 or connect through 211 Contact information: Hours of operation: Access and Support Centre – SW 116, Gordon Willey building, Oshawa 24/7/365. Campus; Student Success Centre, Room 180, Whitby Campus T: 905.721.3123 Local Off-Campus resources: F: 905.721.3224 TTY: 905.721.3187 Durham Region Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Care Centre – Lakeridge E: [email protected] Health Find us on Facebook Provides counselling, safety planning, advocacy and referrals to males and females of Hours of operation: any age who have recently been sexually assaulted; and any woman injured via a M-F 8 am to 4:30 pm partner assault. Contact information: Office of Campus Safety A: 218 Centre St. North, Oshawa, ON L1G 4C5 The Office of Campus Safety is committed to protecting the rights of everyone on T: 905.721.6128 x 2787 campus while ensuring a professional, respectful and safe campus environment. E: [email protected] Contact information: F: 905.721.6129 Office of Campus Safety Hours of operation: Room 1210 Simcoe building, Oshawa Campus Emergency Service – 24/7 – 905.576.8711 x3286 T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2400 Office – M-F 9 am to 5 pm E: [email protected] Hours of operation: Durham Rape Crisis Centre M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Works with and provides support services to recent as well as historical or childhood survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and childhood sexual abuse. Contact information: Outreach Services – Student Association A: P.O. Box 567, Whitby, ON L1N 5V3 Outreach Services offers students advocacy, peer support, information, resources, T: 905.444.9672 and referrals. The Sexual Health Resource Centre is one of 4 unique centres within F: 905.444.9277 Outreach Services. E: [email protected] Contact information: Hours of operation: Room 1048, Simcoe Building, Oshawa campus 24 Hour Crisis and Support Line: 905.668.9200 T: 905.721.2000 x2315 E: [email protected] 24 hour telephone support: 905.666.0483 or 1.800.742.1890 Distress Centre Durham Hours of operation: Provides a 24 hour helpline service, community contact call-out program, M-F 9 am to 5 pm suicide/homicide survivor support groups, adolescent suicide awareness, and community support groups. Contact information: Aspiria A: 306 Brock St. N. Whitby, ON L1N 4H7 Durham College offers a Student Assistance Program (SAP) to help offer confidential T: 905.430.3511 off-site telephone counselling assistance (24/7) for any personal or school related Hours of operation: issues. M to F 9:30 am to 4 pm Contact information: Distress Centre Helpline: (24/7) 905.430.2522 or 1.800.452.0688 T: 1.877.234.5327

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Durham College Student Conduct policy and procedure, ACAD-115 and ACAD-115.1 Durham Regional Police Services Durham College Students at Risk policy and procedure, ACAD-114 and ACAD-114.1 Contact information: Durham College Workplace Violence Prevention policy and procedure, EMPL-313 and T: 905.579.1520 x 1846 (Victims Services) or 1.888.579.1520 x 1846 EMPL-313.1 F: 905.721.4293 Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology – Academic Employees Collective E: [email protected] Agreement Hours of Operation: Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology – Support Staff Employees M to F 8 am to 5 pm Collective Agreement

Trillium Regional Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services Clients are taken to a safe, private, secure unit called Chantel’s Place. One to one care is provided which may include assessment, treatment, injury documentation, safety planning, emotional support and resources. Contact information: A: Mississauga Hospital Emergency Department, 100 Queensway Way, Mississauga T: 905. 848.7580 x2548 Hours of operation: 24/7

Ministry Line for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Survivors also have access to a 24-hour, multilingual, toll-free phone line for immediate crisis and referral services at 1-866-887-0015.

Shepell.fgi Employee assistance, immediate and confidential help 24/7 365. 1-800-387-4765

Accessibility and AODA considerations

AODA standards have been considered in the development of this policy and it adheres to the principles outlined in the AODA standards and the college’s commitment to accessibility as demonstrated by the Accessibility Plan (ADMIN-203).

Related policies, procedures and directives

Durham College Acceptable Use of Information Technology policy and procedure, ADMIN-206 and ADMIN-206.1 Durham College Access to Student Records and Protection of Privacy policy, ADMIN- 243 Durham College Alcohol policy, ADMIN-204 Durham College Emergency Preparedness policy, ADMIN-211 Durham College Employee Code of Conduct policy, EMPL-317 Durham College Faculty Rights and Responsibilities policy EMPL-319 Durham College Harassment and Discrimination policy, ADMIN-202 Durham College Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence policy, ADMIN-244

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4. Penalties for academic dishonesty shall be applied progressively and be commensurate COLLEGE POLICY with the nature of the offence. Penalties include, but are not limited to: a mark of zero on an evaluation; a mark of zero in the course; non-admittance to a course or program; withdrawal from a course; dismissal from the college. 5. The mission, vision and values of Durham College will be the basis for the POLICY TYPE: Academic implementation and enforcement of this policy. POLICY TITLE: Academic Integrity POLICY #: ACAD-101 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) considerations RESPONSIBILITY: Vice-president, Academic POLICY APPROVED BY: Durham College Leadership Team AODA standards have been considered in the development of this policy and it adheres to the EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2014 principles outlined in the AODA standards and the college’s commitment to accessibility as

REVISED: demonstrated by the Accessibility Plan (ADMIN-203). REVIEW DATE: December 2017

Roles and responsibilities Introduction

It is the responsibility of the vice-president, Academic to ensure this policy is fully implemented. Academic integrity in teaching, learning and research is fundamental to our mission and an

expectation of all Durham College applicants, faculty, students and staff. Acts that undermine A detailed description of roles and responsibilities relating to this policy is provided in the Academic academic integrity contradict our core values, erode educational inquiry and diminish the quality of our scholarship and reputation. Integrity Procedure.

Purpose Non-compliance implications

This policy provides the foundation for fostering and maintaining high academic standards while Failure to comply with this policy could undermine the college’s academic integrity and damage the protecting the integrity of Durham College’s credentials. This policy supports the accurate quality of its scholarship and reputation. assessment of student performance while promoting the values of transparency and accountability. Communications Plan Definitions A message will be posted on ICE alerting faculty and staff when new or revised policies and Academic dishonesty refers to a variety of practices including, but not limited to: copying another procedures are added to ICE. A message will be posted on MyCampus alerting students when person’s work; using unauthorized materials or resources during an evaluation; obtaining new or revised policies and procedures are added. unauthorized copies of evaluations in advance; collaborating without permission; colluding or providing unauthorized assistance; falsifying academic documents or records; buying, selling, stealing or soliciting material for the purpose of academic gain; bribing or attempting to bribe Related policies, procedures and directives personnel; impersonation; submitting the same work in more than one course without faculty authorization; depriving others of academic resources; misrepresenting reasons for special Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities – Minister’s Binding Policy Directive on Frameworks consideration of academic work; plagiarizing or failing to acknowledge ideas, data, graphics or for Programs of Instruction other content without proper and full acknowledgement. Durham College Admissions Policy ADMIN–208 and Procedure ADMIN-208.1 Durham College Grade Appeal Policy ACAD-111 and Procedure ACAD-111.1 Academic integrity refers to the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible Durham College Students-at-Risk Policy ACAD–114 and Procedure ACAD-114.1 manner.

Policy statements

1. It is a responsibility of all students, staff, faculty and applicants to be aware of and comply with Durham College’s high standard of academic integrity. 2. Durham College shall provide information and guidance about the nature of and penalties for academic dishonesty. 3. All suspected breaches of this policy shall be reported to the appropriate supervisor; reported acts of academic dishonesty shall be investigated using principles of procedural fairness.

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4. Where a student has been found in breach of academic integrity, a copy of the completed Academic Alert form shall be retained in his or her student file, sent to the Office of COLLEGE PROCEDURE Strategic Enrollment Services, and an entry made in Banner to enable other staff to access it. PROCEDURE TYPE: Academic PROCEDURE TITLE: Academic Integrity Penalties for breaches of academic integrity: PROCEDURE #: ACAD–101.1 RESPONSIBILITY: Vice-president, Academic 1. A first breach of academic integrity shall result in one or more of the following penalties, at APPROVED BY: Durham College Leadership Team the discretion of the appropriate dean or designate: EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2014  A zero on an assessment; REVISED:  Interim prohibitions on use of campus resources/services; REVIEW DATE: December 2017  An academic performance contract; and  Withdrawal from a course. Introduction In rare circumstances where the appropriate dean or designate recommends student The Office of the Vice-President, Academic will provide support, information and counsel for withdrawal from a program for a first offence, the matter shall be referred to the associate individuals, schools and program teams implementing this process. vice-president Academic Planning for disposition.

2. Normally a second breach of academic integrity shall be referred to the associate vice- Any effort by an applicant or student to misrepresent his or her academic performance, as per the president Academic Planning and result in dismissal from the college for one academic definition of academic dishonesty, shall be addressed as follows: year. At the discretion of the appropriate dean, one or more of the following penalties may be substituted: Procedure  An academic performance contract; Reporting breaches of academic integrity:  Permanent prohibitions on use of campus resources/services;  Removal from a course with a grade of “0” or “F”; or 1. Alleged acts of academic dishonesty shall be documented on the college-approved  Removal from a program with a grade of “0” or “F”;. Academic Alert form and signed by the complainant. 2. Wherever possible, the complainant shall make efforts to discuss the situation with the 3. Normally, a third breach of academic integrity shall be referred to the associate vice- subject of the alert before submitting the form to the appropriate supervisor (dean, president, Academic Planning and result in dismissal from the college for three academic associate dean, etc.). years. At the discretion of the associate vice-president, Academic Planning, a student may 3. The subject of the alert shall have the option of writing comments on the Academic Alert be permitted to re-enroll at Durham College at an earlier date. form and/or signing the Academic Alert form in acknowledgement of its receipt. 4. A subject who fails to be available to review the Academic Alert form and/or refuses to Roles and responsibilities discuss the complaint shall be notified in writing by the professor that an Academic Alert has been submitted. It is the responsibility of the vice-president, Academic to ensure that the Academic Integrity 5. Academic Alert forms shall be submitted to the dean or associate dean within five business Procedure is fully implemented. days of the breach being known by the complainant. 6. At the discretion of the appropriate supervisor, a completed Academic Alert form may also It is the professor`s role to maintain academic integrity in the learning environment. The professor be submitted to the associate vice-president, Academic Planning and/or the director of will discuss the alleged act of academic dishonesty with the student(s) and will complete an Campus Safety. Academic Alert form, as appropriate. It is the professor`s responsibility to submit the completed form to his/her supervisor with all accompanying information. Disposition and decision: It is the supervisor’s responsibility to review the situation and determine the appropriate 1. Allegations of academic dishonesty shall be investigated in an objective and fair manner. consequence. This consequence will be communicated to the student, and the incident retained in 2. A decision by the appropriate supervisor on an allegation of academic dishonesty shall be the student file and recorded in banner. made in writing within 10 business days of an Academic Alert form being submitted. 3. Decisions regarding academic dishonesty may be appealed, as per the college’s grade appeal procedure.

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Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) considerations

POLICY TYPE: Administrative Related policies, procedures and directives: POLICY TITLE: Student Conduct

POLICY NO.: ADMIN-248 (formerly ACAD-115) Durham College Academic Integrity Policy ACAD–101 Vice-president, Student Affairs Durham College Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy ACAD- 115 and Procedure ACAD- RESPONSIBILITY: 115.1 APPROVED BY: Durham College Leadership Team (DCLT) EFFECTIVE DATE: March 2015 REVISED DATE(S): August 2015 REVIEW DATE: March 2016

1. Introduction

Articulation of student rights, explicit expectations for student conduct and fair and transparent procedures for early intervention create the foundation for all students to share in a positive and supportive experience at Durham College. Identifying quickly, and responding effectively to, instances of non-academic misconduct, is vital to maintaining a respectful and inclusive learning environment.

2. Purpose

This policy articulates the responsibilities of students at Durham College, and provides a framework for addressing non-academic misconduct by students.

3. Definitions

3.1. Digital Citizenship

Involves the understanding that on-line conduct, regardless of where or when the conduct occurs, can have the same impact on the learning environment as in- person comments and behaviours. Social media that is used in a manner that is harassing, threatening, hateful, discriminatory or in any way has an adverse impact on the college environment or the college's reputation is unacceptable and may be subject to sanctions under the Student Conduct Policy.

3.2. Investigative Report

A full un-redacted report prepared by the Office of Campus Safety containing details of an investigation that provides the basis for allegations of non- academic misconduct pursuant to Formal Resolution disposition under this procedure. This report is only provided to the Student Conduct Committee or Appeals Committee for review in order to respect the privacy of all parties, as per Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act legislation.

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3.3. Investigative Summary 4. Policy statements

A report prepared by the Office of Campus Safety containing details of an The mission, vision and values of Durham College will be the basis for the investigation that provides the basis for allegations of non-academic misconduct implementation and enforcement of this policy. pursuant to Informal and Formal Resolution dispositions under this procedure. This report is redacted to comply with the principles of Freedom of Information 4.1. The Office of Campus Safety is responsible for accepting complaints and and Protection of Privacy Act legislation and is provided to the student who is the initiating the investigation of complaints. subject of the complaint. 4.2. Upon enrolment, students have responsibilities while they are on any Durham College facility, or engaged in college related activities off-campus. Students 3.4. Non-academic Misconduct are responsible for their own actions and choices. Student responsibilities Refers to those student activities, comments, and behaviours, not directly related include, but are not limited, to the following: to the learning process that do not respect the rights of others or that fail to 4.2.1. Comply with federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations. uphold the responsibilities agreed to by registering as a student at Durham College. These activities and behaviours include, but are not limited to: 4.2.2. Comply with all college and program policies and procedures, included violations of federal, provincial or municipal laws; threats of harm or actual harm but not limited to the Sexual Violence and Harassment and to a person’s physical or mental well-being; disruption of or interference with Discrimination policies and procedures. college objectives, activities, facilities or operations; damage to the real or personal property of the college or its members; use of college property or 4.2.3. Respect the rights of other members of the campus community, including facilities without authorization; and violations of college policies or procedures. students, staff, faculty and visitors to Durham College. Maintain a respectful learning environment. 3.5. Office of Campus Safety 4.2.4. Behave according to the college’s values. A Durham College department committed to protecting the rights of everyone on campus while ensuring a professional, respectful and safe campus environment. 4.2.5. Demonstrate personal integrity, professionalism and accountability at all In the context of this policy, the Office of Campus Safety is responsible for times. accepting complaints and initiating the investigation of complaints. 4.2.6. Comply with directions of any college employee in the proper performance of his or her duties.

3.6. Progressive Discipline 4.2.7. Refrain from making allegations or complaints against other members of the college community that are deemed to be false, A process that promotes positive student behaviour and enables the college to frivolous, vexatious or in bad faith. choose from a continuum of interventions and supports to address inappropriate student behaviour. 4.2.8. Refrain from retaliating against individuals for participating in proceedings under this policy. 3.7. Sanction 4.2.9. Refrain from representing the college, unless authorized to do so. An intervention connected to a violation of a responsibility, used as a means of enforcing responsibilities. 4.2.10. Arrange appropriate childcare, as children are not permitted to attend class or related activities. 3.8. Student 4.2.11. Seek express permission, in advance, from the professor and Refers to any person who has contracted with Durham College for educational accept responsibility for the behaviour of any guest(s) they or training services. bring to class, either physically or digitally.

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dissemination of photographs, video recordings, and/or audio 7. Non-compliance implications recordings. Non-compliance with this policy may place students at risk, impact the learning 4.2.13. Refrain from any other activity that would constitute a breach of privacy. environment and/or result in a sanction.

4.2.14. Demonstrate respect for persons and property at all times. 8. Communications plan

4.2.15. Demonstrate respectful digital citizenship. A message will be posted on ICE alerting faculty and staff when new or revised policies and procedures are added to ICE. A message will be posted on MyCampus 4.3. Durham College shall provide information and guidance about the nature alerting students when new or revised policies and procedures are added. of, and sanctions for, non-academic misconduct. 9. Related policies, procedures and directives 4.4. All suspected instances of non-academic misconduct shall be reported in writing to the Office of Campus Safety within 15 business days of the • Durham College Academic Integrity Policy ACAD-101 and Procedure misconduct being identified. ACAD-101.1 • Durham College Acceptable Use of Information Technology Policy ADMIN- 4.5. Allegations of misconduct shall be investigated by the Office of Campus 206 and Procedure ADMIN-206.1 Safety using the principles of procedural fairness. • Durham College Accessibility Policy ADMIN-203 • Durham College Harassment and Discrimination Policy ADMIN-202 and Procedure 4.6. Documentation made in relation to investigations shall be maintained within the ADMIN-202.1 Office of Campus Safety. • Durham College Recognition of Student Organizations Policy ADMIN-205 4.7. Any member of the community has the right to make a complaint without • Durham College Students-at-Risk Policy ACAD-114 and Procedure ACAD-114.1 fear of reprisal. • Durham College Student Conduct Procedure ACAD-115) • Durham College Sexual Violence Policy ADMIN 244 and Procedure ADMIN 4.8. Students alleged to have committed an act of non-academic misconduct have 244.1 the right to appeal the sanction. • Ontario Human Rights Code

4.9. Students who knowingly, reasonably ought to have known, or recklessly breach this policy are subject to sanctions. Sanctions for breaches of this policy shall be based on a progressive discipline approach to encouraging appropriate conduct and shall be commensurate with the nature of the offence. Sanctions shall range from verbal and/or written warnings to dismissal from the college.

5. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) considerations

6. Roles and Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the vice-presidents, Academic and Student Affairs to ensure this policy is fully implemented.

A detailed description of roles and responsibilities relating to this policy is provided in the Student Conduct Procedure ACAD 115.1.

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• The allegation could more appropriately be addressed through conflict resolution coaching, mediation, or other non-disciplinary options.

• The allegation is being addressed by another process and it is unreasonable to put the allegation in abeyance pending the outcome of such a process. College Procedure • The allegation is deemed trivial, false, frivolous or vexatious. 2. Procedure PROCEDURE TYPE: Administrative PROCEDURE TITLE: Student Conduct 2.1. Submitting a Complaint PROCEDURE NO.: ADMIN-248.1 (previously ACAD-115.1) RESPONSIBILITY: Vice-president, Student Affairs Faculty, staff, students and visitors to Durham College who have reason to believe APPROVED BY: Durham College Leadership Team (DCLT) that an individual(s) has engaged in behaviour that would constitute a breach of EFFECTIVE DATE: March 2015 the Student Conduct Policy shall submit an incident report to the Office of REVISED DATE(S): September 2015 Campus Safety through Security. REVIEW DATE: March 2016 All reports shall:

• 1. Introduction Be made in writing or in person at the Security Desk (Note: if this creates confidentiality issues, the student may call the Security Desk to make Complaints alleging breaches of the Durham College Student Conduct Policy will be alternative arrangements). addressed in the manner noted below. Subjects of a complaint will be presumed innocent and investigations will be done impartially using the principles of procedural • Provide fullest possible disclosure of all information known at the time of the fairness. Decisions regarding non-academic misconduct will be made based on the report being submitted. balance of probabilities that the misconduct at issue was committed. The Student Conduct Committee identified in this procedure has been authorized to levy the • Be made within 15 business days of the alleged non-academic misconduct sanctions, as indicated. being known, except in exigent circumstances at the discretion of the manager, Student Conduct and Campus Investigations or designate. At all stages of the process, a subject of a complaint may choose to have one (1) advisor present for proceedings. Advisors shall identify themselves at the beginning of 2.2. Interim and Emergency Measures any proceedings. Either the subject or the subject’s advisor (not both) will take the lead in the proceedings and questions may be directed to either. 2.2.1. Interim Measures

When a formal allegation of non-academic misconduct is submitted, the manager, In cases where there is reasonable apprehension that the safety of self Student Conduct and Campus Investigations (or designate) will review the allegation and/or others is endangered, damage to college property is likely to and may decline to proceed with an investigation in cases where the resulting opinion occur, or the unrestricted presence of the student(s) would be disruptive is: to the legitimate operations of the college, the director, Campus Safety or delegate is authorized to invoke Interim Measures. These measures • The allegation falls within the jurisdiction of another policy, procedure or are in no way to be construed as indicative of guilt, and shall remain in regulation and it is more appropriate to proceed under that policy, procedure or effect pending the outcome of the student conduct process. Interim regulation. Measures will be designed specifically to address circumstances identified in the preliminary fact-finding, and may include but are not • The allegation does not constitute a violation of, or is outside the scope of, non- limited to, access restrictions, exclusion from activities or events, and academic misconduct, as defined by the Student Conduct policy and procedure. non-communication orders.

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The director, Campus Safety or delegate shall: apprehensions can be addressed by way of interim measures. Upon receipt of a request for review the director, office of Campus Safety will a) Contact the appropriate emergency medical and/or law enforcement provide a written response to the suspended student within five (5) services in cases where there may be an immediate danger to a business days. complainant, a subject of the complaint or others. e) Ensure the respective school dean(s) and the vice-president Student b) Without unreasonable delay, notify the student(s) of interim measures Affairs are notified in writing of any emergency measures placed on and the reasons for them. When possible, restrictions from campus or student(s). suspensions will be delivered in person, as well as in writing via 2.2.3. Investigation of a Complaint DCMail. a) Subjects of a complaint shall be notified in writing via college email c) Advise the student in writing that any substantiated reported breach of (DCMail) by the manager, Student Conduct and Campus an interim measure may result in emergency measures pursuant to Investigations, or designate, that a complaint has been filed. Section 2 (page 3) of this procedure. b) Once notified, the subject of a complaint shall make themselves 2.2.2. Emergency Measures available to the manager, Student Conduct and Campus Investigations, or designate, within three (3) business days of a request In cases where there is reasonable apprehension that the safety of self to meet, except under exigent circumstances. and/or others is endangered, damage to college property is likely to occur, or where the continued presence of the student(s) would be c) During an investigation, both a complainant and a subject of a disruptive to the legitimate operations of the college, the director of complaint will be invited to submit documentation to the manager, Campus Safety or delegate is authorized to immediately suspend a Student Conduct and Campus Investigations. student or students from the college. These measures are in no way to be construed as indicative of guilt, and shall remain in effect pending the d) Subjects of a complaint who withdraw from Durham College courses or programs at any time during this process waive the college’s outcome of the student conduct process, or such earlier time as responsibility for action within prescribed timelines established in this warranted in regard to all of the circumstances. procedure. Decisions shall be made and, where applicable, sanctions may be levied, in absentia. The director, Campus Safety or delegate shall: e) Subjects awaiting a formal resolution to a complaint who withdraw or a) Contact the appropriate emergency medical and/or law enforcement are eligible to graduate from Durham College before a complaint is services in cases where there may be an immediate danger to a resolved and/or sanctions are implemented shall not be permitted to complainant, a subject of the complaint or others. re-enroll, receive transcripts, or where applicable, graduate, until the issue is resolved. Students wishing to return to the college must initiate b) Without unreasonable delay, notify the subject(s) of the complaint of the the discussion with the associate vice-president, Academic Planning. emergency measures and the reasons for them. When possible, notice of emergency measures will be delivered in person, as well as in 2.3. Disposition writing via DCMail. When a complaint is filed, the Office of Campus Safety will assess the complaint c) Advise the subject(s) of the complaint in writing that they have the right to determine if the complaint meets the criteria for: to submit a request for review of the emergency measure invoked. This request must be in writing and submitted to the director, Campus a) An informal resolution by the Office of Campus Safety; OR Safety within five (5) business days. An extension to the five (5) b) A formal resolution by the Student Conduct Committee. business days may be requested in exceptional circumstances such as hospitalization or incarceration by making a request in writing to the director, Campus Safety.

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2.4. Informal Resolution Disposition of minor complaints by the Office of Campus Safety shall be final with no option to appeal. When a complaint is received by the Office of Campus Safety, the complaint will be assessed to determine if it has merit and/or if the complaint is of a minor 2.6. Formal Resolution nature and can be disposed of administratively by mutual consent of the parties involved and on a basis acceptable to the director, Office of Campus Safety. Where the complaint is determined to have merit and cannot be resolved under the criteria of the Informal Process, the complaint shall be referred to the Student A complaint is deemed to be of a minor nature where the offence involves minor Conduct Committee for review. disruptive behaviour, minor misuse of equipment or resources, minor damage to property or facilities, and/or minor noncompliance with any college rule, regulation 2.6.1. Student Conduct Committee Membership or policy, provided the offence does not jeopardize the health, safety or security of members of the college community. a) Director, Career Development and Cooperative Education -- Chair

2.5. Informal Resolution Process b) Dean -- identified for a 2 year term (substitute to be identified in the event that the student accused of violating the Student Conduct policy 2.5.1. The student who is the subject of the complaint shall be provided with an is registered in the dean’s school). Investigative Summary by the Office of Campus Safety within ten (10) business days of the complaint being made and/or their notification of the c) Student Affairs representative – 2 year term. complaint. d) Student Representative – selected by the committee from campus wide 2.5.2. The director, Office of Campus Safety will meet with the student and applications – 1 year term. manager, Student Conduct and Campus Investigations to review the findings to determine an agreed-upon resolution, normally within ten (10) e) Student Representative (alternate) to be available in the event of a business days of receiving the complaint and/or Investigative Report from conflict of interest. Selected by the committee from campus wide the manager, Student Conduct and Campus Investigations. applications – 1 year term.

2.5.3. The accused student is entitled to be accompanied by an advisor at the 2.6.2. Sanctions student’s expense. The director, Office of Campus Safety must be notified a minimum of one (1) business day in advance of the hearing if the Upon completion of the Committee’s review the Committee may impose student intends to attend with an advisor and to provide the name of the any of the following sanctions or combination of sanctions: advisor. The director, Office of Campus Safety may determine any of the following resolutions or any combination thereof: a) Loss of privileges.

a) No sanction. b) Restitution. b) A verbal or written warning. c) Community service. c) A verbal or written apology. d) Restitution. d) Suspension from one or more college facilities/services. e) A conduct contract. f) Probation. e) Permanent restriction from one or more college facilities/services.

The Office of Campus Safety will prepare a written record of the f) Suspension from class(s). resolution to be sent to the student. A copy of the resolution will be kept on file in the Office of Campus Safety. g) Suspension from the college.

At any time, the student, the director, Office of Campus Safety or the h) Timetable adjustments. manager, Student Conduct and Campus Investigations may refer the matter to the Student Conduct Committee. i) Expulsion from the college. j) Other sanctions, which are consistent with College policy. 5 of 10 6 of 10

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2.7. Formal Resolution Committee Process 2.8.2. Evidence of procedural irregularity in the investigation of the incident or its disposition. The student who is the subject of the complaint shall be provided with an Investigative Summary within fifteen (15) business days of the complaint being 2.9. Appeal Application: made and/or their notification of the complaint. Where there are extenuating circumstances, as determined by the Office of Campus Safety, an investigation To commence an appeal, the student must complete an appeal application may require additional time. The subject of the complaint will be notified in writing through the office of Risk Management and Insurance and provide a letter of of any delay. explanation outlining the reason for the appeal clearly describing the new information, or evidence of a procedural irregularity, along with all relevant 2.7.1. The student who is the subject of the complaint upon receipt of the documentation, including the decision of the Student Conduct Committee. Investigative Summary shall make themselves available to meet with the Student Conduct Committee within (5) business days of receiving the This documentation shall be referred to as the appeal application package. Investigative Summary. The meeting will be scheduled by the Committee Chair. 2.9.1. Processing of the Appeal:

2.7.2. The student will be provided the opportunity to address the complaint in Once the appeal application package is complete: person with the committee. a) The manager of Risk Management and Insurance will review the 2.7.3. In cases where more than one student is accused, the Committee Chair appeal application package, determine if the grounds for an appeal may decide to hold separate hearings for each student. have been presented, and if appropriate forward it, as soon as possible, to the office of the vice-president, Academic; 2.7.4. The accused student is entitled to be accompanied by an advisor at the student’s expense. The Committee Chair must be notified a minimum of 1 b) The vice president, Academic will chair the appeal committee which business day in advance of the hearing if the student intends to bring an includes the director, Student Academic Learning Services or the advisor and must provide the name of the advisor. director, Athletics and Recreation (determined on a rotating basis or based on potential conflict of interest), and a student representative 2.7.5. The committee will review the investigative report, hear from the (typically the alternate from the Formal Resolution Committee process). complainant, the student accused of a policy violation and, where necessary, meet with other interested parties. c) The chair will forward the appeal documentation to the members of the committee. A copy of the decision will be kept on file in the Office of Student Affairs. A copy may be sent in confidence to other administrative units on a need to know basis 2.10.Hearing where those units are involved in assisting the student to execute the sanctions or where the student consents to release the information to assist in a counselling or Appeals shall be heard within 10 business days of the receipt of an application to health related matter. appeal. The appellant, the individual who filed the complaint, and the college may be 2.8. Appeals: represented by an advisor. The advisor may provide advice or make the A student may appeal a decision of the Student Conduct Committee regarding presentation on behalf of either party, provided that only one person speaks. The non-academic misconduct within five (5) business days of the written decision spokesperson may call upon the party it is representing to provide testimony. being provided. The spokesperson must be identified at the beginning of the appeal, and cannot Appeals shall be permitted on the grounds of: be changed during the appeal except under unusual circumstances. If a complainant and/or any subjects of a complaint engage legal counsel during this 2.8.1. New evidence relevant to the decision is available, but through no fault of process, the complainant(s) and/or subjects of the complaint shall be responsible the sanctioned student, was not presented at the time of the for their legal costs incurred during this process. investigation.

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2.10.1. Included in Hearing 3.6. It is the responsibility of the subject of a complaint to make themselves available for a meeting with the manager, Student Conduct and Campus Investigations, or The process to be followed in the hearing will be outlined by the chair at designate, within three (3) days of being notified of the alleged breach of conduct, the commencement of the hearing. Following introductions by the chair, and to provide any additional information that might inform the situation. the hearing will commence and include: 3.7. It is the responsibility of the associate vice-president, Academic Planning to a) An opportunity for the student to outline the reason for the appeal by schedule a hearing to review cases of non-academic misconduct resulting in a elaborating on any new evidence or perceived procedural irregularity. formal process.

b) An opportunity for the committee to clarify any issues raised by 3.8. If a student is sanctioned for violations of the Student Conduct policy and wishes directing questions to the other party through the chair. to appeal the decision, it is said student’s responsibility to initiate an appeal with five (5) business days of the written decision being provided. c) Such other practices and procedures deemed appropriate at the discretion of the chair. 4. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Considerations

2.10.2. Disposition: AODA standards have been considered in the development of this policy and it adheres to the principles outlined in the AODA standards and the college’s commitment to The appeals committee may order: accessibility as demonstrated by the Accessibility Plan (ADMIN-203).

a) Alteration or additions to imposed sanctions; or 5. Related policies, procedures and directives b) Reversal or upholding of the original decisions. • Durham College Academic Integrity Policy ACAD-101 2.10.3. The Decision: • Durham College Acceptable Use of Information Technology Policy ADMIN-206 Durham College Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy ADMIN- The appeals committee shall render its decision with reasons in writing 222 within 5 business days of the completion of the hearing. The written • Durham College Harassment and Discrimination Policy ADMIN-202 decision shall be provided to the director of Campus Safety, and/or the • Durham College Recognition of Student Organizations Policy ADMIN-205 school dean/director, and/or the office of Strategic Enrollment Services • Durham College Risk Management Policy ADMIN-223 (Registrar), as required. The decision is final and binding on all parties, • with no further appeal allowed. Durham College Security Policy ADMIN-212 • Durham College Sexual Violence Policy ADMIN-244 and Procedure ADMIN-244.1 3. Roles and responsibilities • Durham College Student Conduct Policy ACAD-115 • Durham College Students-at-Risk Policy ACAD-114 3.1. It is the responsibility of the vice-presidents, Academic and Student Affairs to • Durham College Workplace Violence Prevention Policy EMPL-313 ensure that this procedure is fully implemented. • Ontario Human Rights Code 3.2. It is the responsibility of complainants to report any alleged non-academic misconduct to the Office of Campus Safety within 15 business days.

3.3. It is the responsibility of the manager, Student Conduct and Campus Investigations or designate, to evaluate and then respond to the complaint within a timeframe and in a method appropriate to the situation as stated in this procedure.

3.4. It is the responsibility of the manager, Student Conduct and Campus Investigations, or designate, to notify students, in writing, of any interim conditions based on the alleged breach of conduct.

3.5. It is the responsibility of the director, Office of Campus Safety to document incidents, as appropriate. 9 of 10 10 of 10

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The following guidelines are posted to provide general guidance EMERGENCY GUIDELINES during an emergency. No guideline covers every circumstance. CLASSROOM/OFFICE SPACE/LABS Evaluate the situation and take the safest course of action. MEDICAL SECURE AND HOLD CRIMINAL ACTS/ VIOLENCE

If someone requires medical attention: A secure and hold occurs when a lockdown is not In the event you witness a Criminal Act (e.g. violence, • Call Campus Security at ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211. necessary, but public safety is still an issue. observe a weapon, theft, vandalism, etc.): They will dispatch the Campus Emergency Response • Do not intervene; and Team and the appropriate authorities. • Do not exit the building unless instructed to do so; and • Call ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211 and report the threat. • Follow directions from the appropriate authorities to Be as detailed as possible. assist in securing the building.

FIRE CAMPUS THREAT/SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE BUILDING FAILURE Upon discovery of a fire: If you are informed or aware of a threat to campus or a In the event of a building failure (e.g. power outage, gas leak, flooding, elevator failure, etc.) Remove all occupants. suspicious package, follow these instructions: • Do not pull the fire alarm; • Call ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211 and report the threat. Enclose the area you are leaving. Be as detailed as possible; Activate the fire alarm. • Call ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211 and report the threat. Be as detailed as possible; • If instructed to do so, vacate the area; and Call ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211 to report a fire. • The appropriate authorities will assess the situation Take the stairs. • Do not touch any suspicious packages; and • The appropriate authorities will assess the situation and provide direction. STAGE ONE and provide direction. The alert signal - one pulse every two seconds. Evacuation is not required during stage one. LOCKDOWN INFORMATION AND RESOURCES If you hear the alert signal: • Stay calm, remain where you are, and prepare to A lockdown announcement will be made over the Public Below are some additional resources related to safety leave the building if instructed to do so. Address (PA) System. and security.

STAGE TWO When a lockdown is announced, follow these instructions: Security services The evacuation signal - one pulse every second. • Remain in or go to the nearest room; • Security services - ext. 2400 from any campus phone, Evacuation is required during stage two. • Close, lock or barricade the door; or 905.721.3211 from external lines. • Turn off the lights and stay out of sight; • All campus payphones can dial 911; and If you hear the evacuation signal (stage two): • Remain quiet and turn off cellphone ringer; • Campus Walk - ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211. • Evacuation is required; • Account for everyone in the room; • Assist persons with a disability in evacuating, or • Wait for further instruction; Other contacts: help them to a designated safety zone which are • Do not open the door for anyone; and • Durham Regional Police Services 905.579.1520; located near all major stairwells and are marked • Do not use cellphones or safety phones unless you • Campus Health Centre 905.721.3037; and with a red sign; have information about the threat. • For Lost and Found, contact security. • Close doors behind you; • Do not use the elevators; If the fire alarm sounds during the lockdown: Hazard reporting: • Exit the building through the nearest safe exit; • Assess your area for signs of fire; • If you see a hazard or unsafe act, please call ext. 3333 • Move a safe distance away once outside; and • If no sign of fire, remain in lockdown; or 905.721.3333 between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; • Wait for clearance from the appropriate authorities • If signs of fire, evacuate if safe to do so; and after 10 p.m., call security at ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211. before re-entering the building. • If you choose to evacuate, use the safest exit. JANUARY 2012

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The following guidelines are posted to provide general guidance EMERGENCY GUIDELINES during an emergency. No guideline covers every circumstance. OPEN AREAS Evaluate the situation and take the safest course of action. MEDICAL SECURE AND HOLD CRIMINAL ACTS/ VIOLENCE

FIRE CAMPUS THREAT/SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE BUILDING FAILURE

Upon discovery of a fire: If you are informed or aware of a threat to campus or a In the event of a building failure (e.g. power outage, gas suspicious package, follow these instructions: leak, flooding, elevator failure, etc.) Remove all occupants. • Do not pull the fire alarm; • Call ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211 and report the threat. Enclose the area you are leaving. • Call ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211 and report the threat. Be as detailed as possible; Activate the fire alarm. Be as detailed as possible; • If instructed to do so, vacate the area; and Call ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211 to report a fire. • Do not touch any suspicious packages; and • The appropriate authorities will assess the situation Take the stairs. • The appropriate authorities will assess the situation and provide direction. and provide direction. STAGE ONE The alert signal - one pulse every two seconds. Evacuation is not required during stage one. LOCKDOWN INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

If you hear the alert signal: A lockdown announcement will be made over the Public Below are some additional resources related to safety • Stay calm, remain where you are, and prepare to Address (PA) System. and security. leave the building if instructed to do so. When a lockdown is announced, follow these instructions: Security services STAGE TWO • If you are near an exit, and it is safe, leave the building; • Security services - ext. 2400 from any campus phone, The evacuation signal - one pulse every second. • If you cannot exit safely, go to the nearest room; or 905.721.3211 from external lines. Evacuation is required during stage two. • Close, lock or barricade the door; • All campus payphones can dial 911; and • Turn off the lights and stay out of sight; • Campus Walk - ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211. If you hear the evacuation signal (stage two): • Remain quiet and turn off cellphone ringer; • Evacuation is required; • Account for everyone in the room; Other contacts: • Assist persons with a disability in evacuating, or • Wait for further instruction; • Durham Regional Police Services 905.579.1520; help them to a designated safety zone which are • Do not open the door for anyone; and • Campus Health Centre 905.721.3037; and located near all major stairwells and are marked • Do not use cellphones or safety phones unless you • For Lost and Found, contact security. with a red sign; have information about the threat. • Close doors behind you; Hazard reporting: • Do not use the elevators; If the fire alarm sounds during the lockdown: • If you see a hazard or unsafe act, please call • Exit the building through the nearest safe exit; • Assess your area for signs of fire; ext. 3333 or 905.721.3333 between the hours of • Move a safe distance away once outside; and • If no sign of fire, remain in lockdown; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; after 10 p.m., call security at • Wait for clearance from the appropriate authorities • If signs of fire, evacuate if safe to do so; and ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211. before re-entering the building. • If you choose to evacuate, use the safest exit. JANUARY 2012

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday August 2016 1 2 3 S M T W T F S Orientation for Orientation for Oshawa campus 1 2 3 4 5 6 international international services open 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 students students Labour Day 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Weekend from 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 28 29 30 31

October 2016 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S M T W T F S Oshawa campus Labour Day Orientation for Classes begin Oshawa campus 1 for all Durham services open (services closed) first-year students College students Part-time Job Fair 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Labour Day Eighth-annual Campus 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Weekend from Cup versus UOIT at 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vaso’s Field, Women’s 23 24 game 7 p.m. and /30 /31 25 26 27 28 29 Men’s game 8:15 p.m.

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25 26 27 28 29 30 Student Health Insurance Plan opt-out deadline for September- start students Deadline to add your co-curricular activities to your record

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November 2016 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S M T W T F S Last day to 1 2 3 4 5 withdrawal from 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 a course with no 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 academic record 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Notes: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Thanksgiving Day Further Education (services closed Expo in Gym 3 and classes and 4 from 10 cancelled) a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Notes: 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Last day to withdraw Winter semester Winter semester Winter semester Winter semester web from a course with no registration begins for academic penalty web registration web registration web registration third-year students Winter semester begins for begins for begins for Final date to submit an fees due for students second-year second-year second-year application to receive on payment plan peer tutoring for the B (domestic & students students students fall 2016 semester international)

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January 2017 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S M T W T F S Last day of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 classes for most 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 programs 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Fall semester grades College closes at Christmas Eve available to view on MyCampus at noon 4:30 p.m. for the Full time students holiday season may process timetable changes for winter semester at 4 p.m

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday December 2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S M T W T F S New Year’s Day College re-opens Orientation for Classes begin Missed exam at 8 a.m. 1 2 3 first-year students for all Durham dates for fall 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Orientation for international students beginning their College students semester 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Registration for part- studies in January 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 time students begins 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

February 2017 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 S M T W T F S Last day for Missed exam 1 2 3 4 program dates for fall 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 registrations, semester 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 changes and course additions 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Missed exam dates 26 27 28 for fall semester

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday January 2017 1 2 3 4 S M T W T F S Groundhog Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

March 2017 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S M T W T F S Tradesmart at Job Fair in CRWC 1 2 3 4 Whitby campus Gyms 3, 4 and 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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June 2017 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 S M T W T F S Missed exam Missed exam Last day for full-time 1 2 3 students to officially dates for winter dates for winter withdraw (domestic 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 semester semester students less $500 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 non-refundable deposit) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Last day to submit a PLAR or credit transfer 25 26 27 28 29 30

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124 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 125 September 15 Thursday M T W T F S S

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126 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 127 September 22 Thursday M T W T F S S

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128 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 129 September 29 Thursday M T W T F S S

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130 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 131 October 6 Thursday M T W T F S S

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132 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 133 October 13 Thursday M T W T F S S

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134 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 135 October 20 Thursday M T W T F S S

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136 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 137 October 27 Thursday Fall convocation M T W T F S S

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Baseball Volleyball vs. Algonquin CCAA Championship @ Durham Home Opener 25 Tuesday @ Kinsmen Civic Memorial Women’s 6pm, Men’s 8pm Stadium, Oshawa @ Gyms 1 and 2, Oshawa 29 Saturday

Baseball Volleyball vs. La Cite CCAA Championship @ Durham Women’s 6pm, Men’s 8pm 26 Wednesday @ Kinsmen Civic Memorial @ Gyms 1 and 2, Oshawa Stadium, Oshawa 30 Sunday

138 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 139 November 3 Thursday M T W T F S S

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140 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 141 November 10 Thursday M T W T F S S

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142 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 143 November Winter semester web registration 17 Thursday begins for second-year students M T W T F S S

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Winter semester web registration begins Basketball vs. George Brown Tuesday for second-year students Women’s 6pm, Men’s 8pm 15 @ Gyms 1 and 2, Oshawa 19 Saturday

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144 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 145 November Winter semester web registration 24 Thursday begins for first-year students M T W T F S S

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146 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 147 November Winter semester tuition payment due for 1 Thursday Plan A (international students) M T W T F S S

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148 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 149 December 8 Thursday M T W T F S S

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150 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 151 December 15 Thursday Final examination/evaluations M T W T F S S

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152 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 153 December 22 Thursday M T W T F S S

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154 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 155 December 29 Thursday M T W T F S S

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156 Fall Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 157 January 5 Thursday M T W T F S S

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158 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 159 January 12 Thursday Missed exam dates for fall semester M T W T F S S

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160 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 161 January 19 Thursday M T W T F S S

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16 Monday Peer tutoring for winter semester begins 20 Friday

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Basketball vs. Centennial Women’s 6pm, Men’s 8pm @ Gyms 1 and 2, Oshawa 18 Wednesday 22 Sunday

162 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 163 January 26 Thursday M T W T F S S

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Basketball vs. Seneca Women’s 6pm, Men’s 8pm @ Gyms 1 and 2, Oshawa 25 Wednesday 29 Sunday

164 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 165 February 2 Thursday Groundhog Day M T W T F S S

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Last day to withdrawal from a course with no academic record Basketball vs. Algonquin Tuesday Student Health Insurance Plan opt-out Women’s 6pm, Men’s 8pm 31 deadline for January-start students @ Gyms 1 and 2, Oshawa 4 Saturday

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166 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 167 February 9 Thursday M T W T F S S

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6 Monday 10 Friday

7 Tuesday Tradesmart at Whitby campus 11 Saturday

8 Wednesday Job Fair in CRWC Gyms 3, 4 and 5 12 Sunday

Volleyball vs. Canadore Women’s 1pm, Men’s 3pm @ Gyms 1 and 2, Oshawa

168 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 169 February 16 Thursday M T W T F S S

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13 Monday 17 Friday

14 Tuesday Valentine’s Day 18 Saturday

15 Wednesday 19 Sunday

170 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 171 February 23 Thursday Winter break week M T W T F S S

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27 28

Family Day (services closed and classes cancelled) 20 Monday Winter break week

24 Friday Winter break week

21 Tuesday Winter break week 25 Saturday

Basketball vs. St. Lawrence Women’s 6pm, Men’s 8pm @ Gyms 1 and 2, Oshawa

22 Wednesday Winter break week 26 Sunday

172 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 173 March 2 Thursday M T W T F S S

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174 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 175 March 9 Thursday M T W T F S S

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6 Monday 10 Friday

7 Tuesday 11 Saturday

8 Wednesday

12 Sunday Daylight Savings Time Starts

176 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 177 March 16 Thursday M T W T F S S

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Last day to withdraw from a course with no academic penalty 13 Monday Winter semester final tuition payment due for Plan B students (domestic & international) Third semester payment date for September-start students 17 Friday St. Patrick’s Day

14 Tuesday 18 Saturday

Volleyball Wednesday OCAA All-Star Games 15 @ Gyms 1 and 2, Oshawa 19 Sunday

178 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 179 March 23 Thursday M T W T F S S

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20 Monday

Final date to submit an application to receive 24 Friday peer tutoring for the winter 2017 semester

21 Tuesday 25 Saturday

22 Wednesday 26 Sunday

180 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 181 March 30 Thursday M T W T F S S

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29 Wednesday 2 Sunday

182 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 183 April Summer semester web registration 6 Thursday begins for returning students M T W T F S S

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7 Friday Summer semester web registration for May-start students

4 Tuesday 8 Saturday

Summer semester web registration 5 Wednesday begins for returning students 9 Sunday

184 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 185 April 13 Thursday Last day of classes for most programs M T W T F S S

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14 Friday Good Friday (services closed and classes cancelled)

11 Tuesday 15 Saturday

12 Wednesday 16 Sunday

186 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 187 April 20 Thursday Final examinations/evaluations M T W T F S S

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17 Monday Final examinations/evaluations

21 Friday Final examinations/evaluations

18 Tuesday Final examinations/evaluations 22 Saturday

19 Wednesday Final examinations/evaluations 23 Sunday

188 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 189 April 27 Thursday M T W T F S S

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Full time students may process timetable 24 Monday changes for summer semester at 4 p.m.

Deadline to add your co-curricular activities to your record Friday Deadline for the Founder’s Cup Award of 28 Excellence applications to be submitted

25 Tuesday 29 Saturday

Winter semester grades available to Wednesday view on MyCampus at noon 26 Registration for part-time students begins 30 Sunday

190 Winter Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 191 May 4 Thursday M T W T F S S

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1 Monday Classes begin for Durham College students

Last day for program registration, 5 Friday changes and course additions

2 Tuesday

6 Saturday Missed exam dates for winter semester

3 Wednesday 7 Sunday

192 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 193 May 11 Thursday Missed exam dates for winter semester M T W T F S S

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Last day for full-time students to officially withdraw Friday (domestic students less $500 non-refundable deposit) 12 Last day to submit a PLAR or credit transfer

9 Tuesday Missed exam dates for winter semester 13 Saturday

10 Wednesday 14 Sunday

194 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 195 May 18 Thursday M T W T F S S

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29 30 31

15 Monday 19 Friday

16 Tuesday 20 Saturday

17 Wednesday 21 Sunday

196 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 197 May 25 Thursday M T W T F S S

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29 30 31

22 Monday Victoria Day (services closed and classes cancelled)

Last day to withdraw from a course 26 Friday with no academic record

23 Tuesday 27 Saturday

24 Wednesday 28 Sunday

198 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 199 May 1 Thursday M T W T F S S

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29 30 31 30

29 Monday 2 Friday

30 Tuesday 3 Saturday

Student Health Insurance Plan opt-out 31 Wednesday deadline for May-start students 4 Sunday

200 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 201 June 8 Thursday M T W T F S S

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6 Tuesday 10 Saturday

7 Wednesday 11 Sunday

202 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 203 June 15 Thursday M T W T F S S

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12 Monday Spring Convocation 16 Friday

13 Tuesday Spring Convocation 17 Saturday

14 Wednesday Spring Convocation 18 Sunday

204 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 205 June 22 Thursday M T W T F S S

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20 Tuesday 24 Saturday

21 Wednesday 25 Sunday

206 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 207 June 29 Thursday M T W T F S S

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26 Monday 30 Friday

27 Tuesday

1 Saturday Canada Day

28 Wednesday 2 Sunday

208 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 209 July 6 Thursday M T W T F S S

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3 Monday Services closed and classes cancelled 7 Friday

4 Tuesday 8 Saturday

5 Wednesday 9 Sunday

210 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 211 July 13 Thursday M T W T F S S

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17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Last day to withdrawal from a course 10 Monday with no academic penalty 14 Friday

11 Tuesday 15 Saturday

12 Wednesday 16 Sunday

212 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 213 July 20 Thursday M T W T F S S

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18 Tuesday 22 Saturday

19 Wednesday 23 Sunday

214 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 215 July 27 Thursday M T W T F S S

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24 Monday 28 Friday

25 Tuesday 29 Saturday

26 Wednesday 30 Sunday

216 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 217 August 3 Thursday M T W T F S S

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31 Monday

4 Friday Last day of classes for most programs

1 Tuesday 5 Saturday

2 Wednesday 6 Sunday

218 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 219 August 10 Thursday Final examinations/evaluations M T W T F S S

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14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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7 Monday Civic holiday (services closed and classes cancelled)

11 Friday Final examinations/evaluations

Final examinations/evaluations 8 Tuesday Third semester payment date for January-start students 12 Saturday

9 Wednesday Final examinations/evaluations 13 Sunday

220 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 221 August 17 Thursday M T W T F S S

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Summer semester grades available to 14 Monday view on MyCampus at noon 18 Friday

15 Tuesday

19 Saturday Missed exam dates for spring semester

16 Wednesday 20 Sunday

222 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 223 August 24 Thursday M T W T F S S

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21 Monday Missed exam dates for spring semester 25 Friday

22 Tuesday 26 Saturday

23 Wednesday 27 Sunday

224 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 225 August 31 Thursday M T W T F S S

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28 Monday 1 Friday

29 Tuesday 2 Saturday

30 Wednesday 3 Sunday

226 Spring/Summer Semester www.durhamcollege.ca @durhamcollege @durhamcollege /durhamcollege 227 Blanks Crossword

To solve the puzzle, simply Fill in the blanks with write your answers the following words in the direction to reveal the names of the arrows. of occupations. ARM MIST CAR PORT ENGINE RIVER ENTER SECRET GRAPH TEA HOT WELL LOW

Fill in the blanks with the following word fragments to make 15 ordinary words. ACT OP AIN ORE AQUE POR ASH RATS CAPT RESS CONG TION EXPL TRAY IVATE

Words go left, right, up and down. They do not go diagonally, but can bend at right angles. There are no unused letters in the grid. Each letter is used only once.

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Length Le ngth

inches x 2.54 centimeters millimeters x 0.04 inches foot x 30 centimeters centimeters x 0.4 inches yards x 0.91 meters meters x 3.3 feet miles x 1.6 kilometers kilometers x 0.62 miles

Area Ar ea

sq. inches x 6.5 sq. centimeters sq. centimeters x 0.16 sq. inches sq. feet x 0.09 sq. meters sq. meters x 1.2 sq. yards sq. yards x 0.8 sq. meters sq. kilometers x 0.4 sq. miles sq. miles x 2.6 sq. kilometers hectares x 2.47 acres

Mass (Weight) M ass (Weight)

ounces x 28 grams grams x 0.035 ounces pounds x 0.45 kilograms kilograms x 2.2 pounds short ton x 0.9 metric ton metric tons x 1.1 short tons

Volume Vo lume

teaspoons x 5 milliliters milliliters x 0.03 ﬂuid ounces tablespoons x 15 milliliters liters x 2.1 pints ﬂuid ounces x 30 milliliters liters x 1.06 quarts cups x 0.24 liters liters x 0.26 gallons pints x 0.47 liters cubic meters x 35 cubic feet quarts x 0.95 liters cubic meters x 1.3 cubic yards gallons x 3.8 liters cubic feet x 0.03 cubic meters cubic yards x 0.76 cubic meters

Temperature Temperature

Subtract 32 Multiply by 9 Fahrenheit Celsius Celsius Fahrenheit 1-C 2-R 3-E 4-S 5-P 6-D 7-A 8-T 9-L 10-Z 11-U 12-G 13-I Divide by 9 Divide by 5 14-M 15-H 16-O 17-Y 18-N 19-B 20-K 21-W 22-F 23-V Multiply by 5 Add 32

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