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Non-academic misconduct involves behaviours that fall outside the academic context and violate institutional policies related to student behaviour. These may include violations of a student code policy, sexual violence policy or harassment and discrimination policy, for example.
| COMMON VIOLATIONS | DEFINITIONS | SCENARIO EXAMPLES |
|---|---|---|
| SUBSTANCE USE VIOLATIONS | Use or possession of prohibited substances on campus or in residence | Violet and her floormates, who are under the age of 19, decided to pre-drink and vape in their residence’s common room, even though alcohol and smoking/vaping are not allowed in shared spaces. |
| MISUSE OF PROPERTY | Theft, vandalism, or damage of campus facilities | Violet and her friend started collecting mugs from the cafeteria by taking one each week, even though removing them is considered theft. |
| ESCALATED INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT | Threats, intimidation, verbal or physical disagreements | After a heated argument about noise, Violet’s roommate threatened to throw out all of Violet’s clothes if she woke her up again, escalating the conflict. |
| GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE | Sexual harassment, assault, or gender-based discrimination | At a party, Violet was intoxicated. Her boyfriend continued to touch her inappropriately even after she clearly said “no” multiple times. |
| DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR | In classrooms, residences, or other spaces on campus | Violet regularly plays loud music late at night in her room, disturbing her floormates who are trying to sleep or study. |
This toolkit focuses on non-academic misconduct, as academic misconduct is addressed through distinct procedures and managed by separate staff within institutions.
