Institute Regulations
The descriptions below are a synopsis of the referenced SAIT policies and procedures which are available through sait.ca and in the SAIT Library [378.712.338]. Refer to the full policy and procedure when dealing with specific situations.
Student Code of Conduct Students are responsible for conducting themselves appropriately and in the best interests of the Institute. They are expected to apply themselves to their studies and are required to conform to the Institute’s policies, rules and regulations.
Disruptive Conduct Students are required to conduct themselves in a manner that does not interfere with the legitimate academic and/or business activities of the Institute. This does not diminish the student’s assured rights as stated in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In particular, disruption of scholarly activities by abusive or threatening language or gestures, or physical interference with another person or their property may result in the immediate removal of the student from the class or activity and subsequent disciplinary action.
Rights Students at SAIT Polytechnic can expect the following rights to be upheld:
Responsibilities SAIT Polytechnic maintains that students have individual and group responsibility for: - staying informed of and respecting SAIT policies and procedures and the exercise by SAIT of its legitimate authority;
- taking full advantage of the education, training and services that SAIT offers;
- maintaining academic integrity; work submitted for evaluation must be the student’s own. Any material or ideas incorporated from other sources must be clearly identified and used sparingly.
- contributing to a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and physical or psychological abuse;
- respecting the property of SAIT and members of the SAIT community;
- complying with applicable laws.
In cases of misconduct, SAIT may take disciplinary measures including warning, community service, restitution, probation, restriction of privileges, notation, suspension, expulsion or legal action. Where disciplinary actions arise, students have a right of appeal as described in the procedure.
Harassment and Discrimination Confidential Hotline
Phone: 403.210.4406 The Board of Governors of SAIT and the President’s Standing Committee on Discrimination wish to ensure that students and employees of the Institute are treated as equal in dignity and rights and without discrimination. You have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. You also have the responsibility not to harass any member of the SAIT community, including students, instructors and staff. Discrimination on the grounds of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, age, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status or sexual orientation constitutes a violation of SAIT’s discrimination policy. Harassment, a form of discrimination, is behaviour that disparages, humiliates or harms anyone on any of these grounds. Harassment may be verbal or non-verbal behaviour, occurring as one isolated event or as a series of events. Sexual harassment is unwanted, unwarranted or inappropriate sexualizing of interaction, with intent and/or effect to demean, coerce or abuse someone. It can include behaviour such as: sexualizing physical contact; making suggestive remarks or other verbal abuse; making degrading gestures or leering at a person’s body; making degrading remarks toward a gender or a sexual preference group; demanding sexual favors; or extending compromising invitations. If you think you are experiencing harassment or discrimination, contact the Discrimination Hotline at 403.210.4406 and arrange to speak with one of SAIT’s specially appointed representatives.
Injury to Persons/Damage to Property Students are required to comply with safety measures identified by the Institute. Injury, damage or misappropriation of SAIT’s property, or threats (written or verbal) of injury, damage or misappropriation to another person or his/her property may result in disciplinary action.
Liquor, Tobacco and Drugs Disciplinary action will be taken in the following cases: students violating policy on the consumption and service of alcohol; students failing to comply with designated non-smoking areas; and/or students using or distributing illegal drugs.
Acceptable Use of SAIT's Computer System All members of the SAIT community who have occasion to use any of the information services of the Institute, including students (full-time, part-time and continuing education), staff (full-time, part-time, contract and wages) and members of the general public are subject to the Information Services User Code procedure. The descriptions below are a synopsis of the referenced SAIT policies and procedures which are available through sait.ca and in the SAIT Library [378.712.338]. Please refer to the full policy and procedure when dealing with specific situations.
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