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A1 Transportation Academy is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure that students have the opportunity to successfully complete their programs. The College is also committed to ensuring that all students are treated fairly and equitably.
Students who do not support the academic and ethical goals of the College for themselves and their fellow students may be subject to penalties, up to and including expulsion.
In general, the College will attempt to resolve situations without expulsion. Verbal warnings, written warnings, and suspension may precede this final and most serious action.
Where the College deems that the integrity, safety, or well-being of the College, students, staff, visitors, and other guests is at risk, expulsion may be applied at the College’s discretion at any point in the process.
The following outlines the conditions (but is not limited to) under which a student may be expelled:
All students are required to adhere to the College’s published Academic Policies and Code of Conduct.
Where violations do not result in physical harm, the College may expel a student who has previously been suspended and continues to violate policies.
Students found under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, or carrying weapons, will be subject to immediate expulsion.
Students may be expelled at the discretion of the College for academic dishonesty. This includes any act intended to provide unfair advantage, such as:
Failure to pay overdue fees within the specified period may result in expulsion after a written warning has been issued.
Students who knowingly misrepresent their application information may be subject to immediate expulsion.
Students who fail to meet the required academic standards may be expelled. The College may offer alternative options as outlined in program policies.
Students who do not meet required attendance standards as outlined in the Academic Student Handbook may be expelled.
The College does not tolerate harassment or discrimination against any student, staff, client, or visitor.
Students involved in such activities may face immediate suspension and possible expulsion depending on severity.
Racial Harassment:
Treating someone unfairly due to race, colour, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or language.
Sexual Harassment:
Includes inappropriate touching, offensive jokes, sexual comments, unwanted advances, or gender-based abuse.
Sexual Orientation Harassment:
Discrimination based on sexual orientation (gay, lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual), including offensive remarks or actions.
The College follows the Ontario Human Rights Code for determining harassment or discrimination.
Students who damage, misuse, or steal College property may be expelled and required to compensate for damages.
Any action that endangers the safety of others may result in expulsion.
Depending on the situation, the College may take the following steps:
Students facing expulsion will be notified in writing (in person or by registered mail).
The notice will include:
Students wishing to appeal must submit a written appeal within one week following the Student Complaint Procedure.
If the appeal is unsuccessful, students may escalate the matter to the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, provided the program falls under the Career Colleges Act, 2005.
If reinstated, the College will arrange for the student to make up missed training time.
Fee settlements for expelled students will follow the College’s Fee Refund Policy, using the expulsion date as the last day of attendance.
Students must return all College property within 10 days of expulsion.
Failure to return items in proper condition may result in financial liability.
