Simon Fraser University - Navitas

Policies and proceduresTo comply with legislative requirements, FIC has a number of policies and procedures in place.These policies and procedures include privacy, academic misconduct, academic probation andexclusion, and examination processes.Privacy ActFIC is bound by the Privacy Act whichregulates the way private sectororganizations can collect, use anddisclose personal information.Code of ConductFIC plays an important role in the lives ofstudents and all students studying at FIChave the right to be treated with respectand courtesy by FIC staff and fellowstudents in an environment free fromharassment and conducive to learning.FIC expects you to abide by the Codeof Conduct by accepting responsibilityfor your behavior and conductingyourself in a professional manner,and treating fellow students and staffwith respect, honesty and courtesy.Grievance procedures,appeals or complaintsFIC has policies and proceduresfor dealing with student complaints,grievances and appeals in a constructiveand timely manner. Independentdispute resolution is available ifyou feel that a grievance has notbeen resolved satisfactorily.Access and equityFIC is committed to equal opportunityfor all students to ensure that nostudent who has met the specifiedacademic and English language entryrequirements is denied access to aprogram and that no student, onceenrolled in a course, is disadvantaged.All FIC staff, both academic andadministrative, are responsible forensuring that any student with disabilitiesis treated with dignity and courtesy,and given every opportunity to reachtheir full educational potential.28