5.13 STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

5.13.1 GENERAL

5.13.1.1 Student Behaviour

Students of the University of Regina are expected to conduct themselves responsibly and with propriety both in their studies and in their general behaviour, and are expected to abide by all policies and regulations of the University of Regina. Misconduct, which may be academic (that is, in academic studies) or non-academic (in general behaviour), is subject to disciplinary action.

5.13.1.2 Scope

Throughout these regulations, all references to the University include its federated colleges, namely Campion College, Luther College and First Nations University of Canada (formerly the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College), and these regulations apply to all students of all such entities who are also University of Regina students, and to all students of any regional college who are taking courses through the University.  All references therein to a “faculty” shall be read as including the relevant College or program, the Centre for Continuing Education or Institut français, where the context requires.

5.13.1.3 Principle of Progressive Discipline

Actions taken and penalties imposed when misconduct has been determined will be guided by the principle of progressive discipline.  To that end, penalties assigned and actions taken will:

• Normally increase in severity for second and subsequent acts of misconduct.
• Take into account the severity of the misconduct.
  
• Educate with respect to correct behaviour and the consequences of future misconduct.