NSAC STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
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NSAC STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

PREAMBLE

The Nova Scotia Agricultural College is committed to an environment characterized by mutual respect among all of its members in order to facilitate an atmosphere conducive to academic achievement.  Each member of the NSAC community has both an individual and a collective responsibility to guarantee the fundamental dignity and basic human rights of each and every other person regardless of perceived differences.  Although NSAC values and promotes both academic and personal freedoms, the exercise of those freedoms shall not infringe upon the rights and freedoms of others.

NSAC shall protect and enhance its educational role by establishing standards for scholarship and a code of personal conduct for its students whether as individuals or collectively as a registered group on campus. Any member of the NSAC community who either witnesses or is victimized by an infraction of the code is expected to report the violation immediately.  Any activities involving either individuals or groups associated with NSAC which are contrary to the spirit of the Code shall be deemed in violation of the code.  Although the current NSAC Student Code of Conduct has been adopted by the campus community, the Code is reviewed annually and may be modified as needed to maintain its relevance.  Requests for clarification or further information concerning the conduct expectations of the Code should be directed to the Office of the Associate Vice President Academic for Students (“AVP” or “Associate VP for Students”). 

The Associate VP for Students is responsible for the overall operation of the NSAC Judicial System which guarantees procedural fairness to those students or registered student groups charged with directly violating, aiding or attempting to commit an infraction of the Code.  In all situations, students or registered student groups are clearly informed in writing of the charge(s) against them and will be promptly provided with an opportunity to respond to all allegations.  Although the Code is enforced uniformly across the campus, those students who reside on campus have special circumstances and should particularly consult the NSAC Residence Handbook.  Please note that all Federal and Provincial laws apply across campus and, therefore, students or registered student groups charged with conduct violations on campus may also be subject to legal action.