University of Lethbridge Principles of Student Citizenship
Definition
Student means any person, including a faculty or staff member, who is:
1.Registered or enrolled in one or more credit or non-credit courses and programs at the University of Lethbridge for the current or a future term; or
2.Registered or enrolled in any University-sponsored program.
Purpose and Scope
These Principles of Student Citizenship define the University of Lethbridge’s expectations for the behaviour of its students.
Application
The Principles of Student Citizenship apply to all students at the University of Lethbridge. They outline the behaviour that the University of Lethbridge expects of its students while they are on University premises, on professional practice assignment, on paid and volunteer placements, or off-campus for academic or University purposes.
Philosophy Behind the Principles
The educational environment at the University of Lethbridge encourages intellectual exchange, creativity, originality and discovery. It also emphasizes free inquiry and expression, diversity, equality and equal opportunity for participation. The Principles of Student Citizenship are designed to support and protect this educational environment by defining students’ responsibilities as members of the academic community. These principles operate within the framework provided by the institution’s Statement of Philosophy, Vision, Mission and Fundamental Principles.
The University of Lethbridge has a tradition of academic integrity and personal civility. The Principles of Student Citizenship aim to promote and continue this tradition.
b.Fundamental Principles of Student Citizenship
1.Students honour the following basic values of academic integrity:
a.Honesty in learning, teaching, research and service.
b.Respect of a wide range of thoughts, opinions and ideas; of colleagues, instructors and administration; and of the work of others.
c.Responsibility for upholding the integrity of scholarship and research.
2.Students conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Fundamental Principles of the University of Lethbridge.
3.Students respect the rights of every student and faculty member to attain their educational goals fairly.
4.Students respect the health, safety and welfare of every member of the University of Lethbridge community.
5.Students respect and uphold the rights and freedoms of all members of the University of Lethbridge community, in accord with the principles articulated in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
6.Students treat with consideration the buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment of the University of Lethbridge.
7.Students strive to maintain collegial relationships with fellow students, peers, faculty, staff and administration.
8.Students abide by the policies, regulations, rules and procedures of the University of Lethbridge and its academic and administrative units.
9.Students abide by reasonable oral or written instructions given by University of Lethbridge personnel in the implementation of their duties to ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
10.All students accept the responsibility to abide by the University of Lethbridge Principles of Student Citizenship.
To view the entire version of the Principles of Student Citizenship, please visit www.ulethbridge.ca/policy/principles-student-citizenship.