Ferro Technics Institute of Technology is devoted to ensuring student success by taking necessary steps to give students the chance to complete their program efficaciously. The college is committed to ensuring that all students are treated equally and impartially. Students who are found not to support the ethical and academic goals of EHCO Business Development Institute may be subject to penalties, for themselves or their peers, up to and including expulsion.
EHCO Business Development Institute puts efforts forward to a situation resolution without expulsion. Preceding expulsion, students will be given verbal warnings, written warnings and, if necessary, will be suspended. Expulsion can be applied at any point of the process wherein EHCO Business Development Institute deems the safety, integrity or well-being of the College staff, visitors, students, clients and other guests in danger.

In combination with this policy, EHCO Business Development Institute ensures that its students have received and are made cognizant of appropriate Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy. The following policy statements present the circumstances under which student expulsion is considered with just cause.

1. Academic Dishonesty

   Students may be expelled at the discretion of the College in cases of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is defined as any word, action or deed performed alone, or with others for the direct or indirect intention of procuring an unfair advantage or benefit to self or other student(s) including:
   

   • Cheating
   • Plagiarism
   • Unapproved collaboration
   • Alternation of records
   • Bribery
   • Lying
   • Misrepresentations

2. Outstanding Fees

   Overdue accounts owning to the college must be paid within the specified period. Outstanding fees may result in expulsion after a written warning has been given.

3. Code of Conduct

   The code of conduct requires all students to adhere to the College’s published code of conduct. A student may be expelled from the college, if they have received a suspension for failure to comply, and have since violated the College’s terms in the code of conduct. Students under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or carrying weapons will be subject to expulsion immediately.

4. Significant Omissions or Errors in Admissions Documentation

   The College has pledged to ensure student admission on the basis of the registration requirements for the program. Students misrepresenting their applications knowingly will be subject to immediate expulsion.

5. Academic Failure

   Students who do not achieve the required academic standing for their program are subject to potential expulsion from the program. The College may, at its discretion, provide alternatives to students, as outlined in the program of study’s academic policies.

6. Attendance

   Students who do not attain the required attendance as stated in college policy are subject to expulsion. This policy applies to all students whether they are participating in the instructor led classroom program or the distance education program.

7. Harassment or Discrimination

   The College does not condone harassment or discrimination of any client, staff, student or visitor to the College or online learning platforms. Students participating in discriminatory or harassing activities that are sexual, racial, or relating to sexual orientation in nature may be grounds to immediate suspension depending on the seriousness of the activity and results of the pending investigation. Any student, who is deemed by the investigation as having severely harassed or discriminated against another client, staff, student or visitor, may be subject to expulsion at the discretion of the college, contingent on the seriousness of the activity.

8. Misuse of College Property

   College property is provisioned for the use of college services. Students who steal, misuse, damage or otherwise use College property in a way that is forbidden may be subject to expulsion and may be required to reimburse the College.

9. Endangerment of Staff or Students

   The College is dedicated to the right of all College clients, staff, visitors and students to be safe. Students who in any way endanger the safety of themselves or others through their actions or neglect may be subject to expulsion.
   Prior to expulsion, the College may take immediate steps at its discretion, depending on the severity and nature of the situation, including:

   • Verbal warning
   • Written warning
   • Suspension
   • Expulsion
10. Notification

    Students subject to expulsion for any reason will be notified in writing, with either a hand delivered or registered mail with a return receipt. If the student hasn’t provided a valid home address, EHCO Business Development Institute is not responsible for non-delivery by registered mail.
    A description of the basis for expulsion and effective date will be provided in a notification. Students who are expelled, yet dispute the facts of expulsion and wish to appeal, must appeal the decision within one week, in writing. The notification must be made by providing sufficient proof to support the complaint and following the college’s student complaint procedure provided to the student.
    A student whose expulsion is upheld after having followed the college’s student complaint and appeal procedure, may file a further appeal through the Complaints process of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, provided the students are attending a program approved under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
    Upon a successful appeal, the student is eventually reinstated as part of the internal college or Ministry appeal processes. The college will then arrange for the student to make up the training time that he/she had missed since the date of expulsion specified in the written notification.

11. Fees

    For students that have been expelled, settlement of student’s accounts will be completed under the College’s Fee Refund Policy, using the effective date of expulsion as the final day of attendance in their program of study.

12. Return of Property

    Students who are expelled are responsible for the return of College property in his/her possession within 10 days of expulsion. They are held financially responsible for any property not returned in good condition or as outlined in the student contract.

1. Racial harassment

   Means threatening, bothering, or unfairly treating others because of their colour, birthplace, race, ancestry, ethnic background, religious belief, language, or citizenship

2. Sexual harassment

   Means troubling someone by doing or saying unwelcome or unwanted things or a gender related or action of sexual nature including making offensive jokes about women and men, touching inappropriately, staring at or making unwelcome comments about one’s body, making sexual suggestions or requests, being verbally abusive because of one’s gender, or displaying sexually offensive pictures.

3. Sexual orientation harassment

   Means treating someone partially because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or living in a same-sex relationship. This may mean making a hurtful comment or committing an action on an individual that is recognized or ought to be recognized to be unwanted, making Homophobic jokes or hints about a person’s sexual orientation or same-sex partnership status, or displaying signs of disrespect, cartoons, caricatures or graffiti.
   In determining what constitutes discrimination or harassment, the College defers to The Ontario Human Rights Code. Students requiring specific information may refer to the specific code as posted on the Provincial website (http://www.ohrc.on.ca/english/code/index.shtmi).