Student Conduct and CareWho are we?
We are one of the four Non-Academic Misconduct (NAM) Units at Queen’s. You’ll find the others in Residence, Athletics & Recreation, and the Alma Mater Society (AMS).
A big part of what we do is manage and investigate cases of Category 2 NAM. These are the more serious kind of NAM and include cases under the Student Code of Conduct, the Policy on Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Violence Involving Students, and the Harassment and Discrimination Prevention and Response Policy.
We also proactively engage students by helping them reflect on their conduct and values, and providing them with resources and opportunities that will support them in being positive members of the Queen’s and Kingston communities.
What does a NAM Investigation look like?
Cases of alleged Category 2 NAM are referred to the Student Conduct Office by the Non-Academic Misconduct Intake Office (NAMIO). A Case Manager is then assigned to each case.
In cases being investigated under the Student Code of Conduct (which includes cases that are referred through the Harassment and Discrimination Prevention and Response Policy), the Case Manager will meet with the students involved to gather information about the incident. Once enough information has been gathered, the Case Manager will resolve the case in one of three ways:
- a Case Dismissal,
- an Informal Resolution, where parties agree to the findings and outcomes, or
- a Formal Resolution, where the decision on responsibility and appropriate sanctions is made by the Case Manager and can then be appealed.
More information about Process and Resolution Under the Code
In cases being investigated under the Policy on Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Violence Involving Students, the Case Manager serves as a point person for questions about the process and provides the parties with case updates. A separate Investigator is assigned to carry out the investigation, and a separate decision-maker determines responsibility and appropriate sanctions.
More information about Process and Resolution Under the Sexual Violence Policy
Student Code of Conduct
The Student Code of Conduct (the "Code") is where you will find information about the Non-Academic Misconduct system, such as what constitutes a NAM violation and possible outcomes or sanctions.
What is the Code?
The Code communicates behavioural expectations that are in place to foster a positive community and to support a safe campus environment for everyone.
The Code is guided by Queen's core values:
- Truth
- Wellbeing
- Freedom
- Respect
- Responsibility
The Code is an important document that students must review and agree to abide by prior to registration for classes.
Student Code of Conduct (PDF | 293 KB)What policy covers incidents of Sexual Violence?
The Queen's University Policy on Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Violence Involving Students, also known as the "Sexual Violence Policy", is the policy that describes how incidents of sexual violence are handled at the University. The Sexual Violence Policy can be found in the University-Wide Policy Library.
For more information on sexual violence, visit the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response website.
Queen's University Policy on Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Violence Involving Students
What are the procedures under the Code?
The procedures for administering the Student Code of Conduct are outlined in a policy document called Procedures Under the Queen’s University Student Code of Conduct. This guides the entire process from case intake to resolution and appeals.
The Sexual Violence Policy outlines the unique procedures that apply to cases of sexual violence.
The Procedures Under the Queen’s University Student Code of Conduct and the Sexual Violence Policy can be found in the University-Wide Policy Library.
Procedures Under the Queen’s University Student Code of Conduct (PDF | 250KB)