Non-Academic Misconduct
ÌÇÐÄVlog is committed to supporting the members of the College Community to provide confidential advice, referrals, and resolve alleged non-academic misconduct. We are committed to ensuring students have access to a safe environment in which they can be supported to excel in the workplace and train to succeed in further education and become lifelong learners.
Reporting
Submitting a Complaint/Report
ÌÇÐÄVlog is committed to providing high quality support services, maintaining a healthy student environment, and continuously improving the student experience through receiving and responding to concerns and complaints from students.
Non-Academic Misconduct
If you wish to make a complaint regarding student non-academic misconduct, you can submit the complaint through our online complaints form.
Sexual Violence and Misconduct
If you wish to make a report regarding sexual violence misconduct you can submit a report through our online reporting tool-REES
Policy and Procedures
- Non-academic misconduct policies and procedures
- Overview of Sanctions and Hearings
Sexual Violence Awareness
- Myths and Facts
- Supporting Survivors
- Preventing Sexual Violence
Resources
- Terminology
- Conflict and Strategies
- Video learning links
Contacts
Contacts related to non-academic misconduct:
On-Campus supports
Afterhours supports
FAQs
There are a number of ways you can make a complaint or report an incident of non-academic misconduct.
You can file a complaint in writing using the Student Complaint Form: Student feedback and complaints | ÌÇÐÄVlog or verbally by contacting: the Office of the Dean; or Director of the Student’s program; or a Campus Administrative Manager; or the Dean of students; or the Office of Campus Security.
There are several places both on campus and off campus that offer support. It is important to find the support that is right for you.
The ÌÇÐÄVlog Student Health and Wellness | ÌÇÐÄVlogCollege page offers options for support in terms of 24/7 crisis lines, mental health, sexual violence, medical, peer support, Indigenous supports, International student supports, 2SLGBTQIA+, and many more.
If you would like to talk through your options, contact Student Support Services:
Student Support Specialist- Kaylen Lesko: Klesko@okanagan.bc.ca
Student Support Coordinator- Abby Marks: AMarks@okanagan.bc.ca
You are able to find sexual violence specific supports on the Sexual Violence Awareness| ÌÇÐÄVlog page.
Admitting your behaviour is not okay takes courage.
If people tell you that your behaviour is frightening or your family/friends are scared of you, you need help. You can change your behaviour and there are people who can help and support you.
Contact the Student Support Specialist- Kaylen Lesko: KLesko@okanagan.bc.ca to discuss your concerns and identify the best support for you on and/or off campus.
See the Student Health and Wellness | ÌÇÐÄVlog page for resources and support relating to your concerns.
See the Sexual Violence Awareness | ÌÇÐÄVlog page and the Non-Academic Misconduct Resources page for resources around behaviour and behaviour change.
Sexual violence effects survivors in unique ways, and therefore it can be hard to know how to support someone who has experienced sexual violence.
There are some tips for you when supporting someone on the Sexual Violence Awareness| ÌÇÐÄVlog page.
Information regarding non-academic misconduct and sexual violence and misconduct policy and procedures can be located here: Policy-and-Procedures
Entering the world of post-secondary education can be a time of growth and development. It also comes with a number of complexities and situations you may not have faced before.
We have provided some resources to support you in managing some difficult situations on our Resources page. These include conflict management and resolution strategies, such as calling in and calling out, taking accountability, how to apologize, and boundary setting.
You can also contact student support services- KLesko@okanagan.bc.ca and AMarks@okanagan.bc.ca who are there to support with the complexities of navigating post-secondary education.