Foundations of Student Conduct Administration

The trusted Student Conduct Institute curriculum—now available at your own pace.

This course is a self-paced learning experience designed to build confidence and competence in navigating the core principles, processes and practices of non-academic student conduct administration within post-secondary education. Adapted from Hof & Associates' long-standing Student Conduct Institute curriculum, this practical course will strengthen participants' understanding of fairness, early resolution, fact-finding, decision-making and the role of the practitioner in supporting student learning and accountability. 

Whether you are new to student conduct administration or looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge, this course will equip you with practical skills you can apply immediately within your institutional context.

Ideal for

• New student conduct practitioners.
• Experienced administrators seeking a refresher.
• Residence Life professional staff.
• Advisors and supervisors to student conduct processes.

Here's why it works

We know higher education professionals are busy! That's why this course offers the ultimate flexibility. It is entirely self-paced and asynchronous, hosted on the intuitive Articulate platform so you can learn whenever and wherever works best for you.

You'll learn 

Foundations of Student Conduct Programs
Discover the history, guiding literature, core principles, and the evolving purpose of student conduct administration in Canadian post-secondary education.

Resolution Pathways
Explore early and informal resolution options, alongside a deeper dive into formal Code processes, with a focus on reaching agreement and accountability and learning-centered outcomes.

Fact-Finding & Decision-Making
Strengthen your ability to gather and assess information to support fair, consistent, and defensible decisions. 

Course Details

• Format: Self-paced, asynchronous (using the Articulate platform)
• Core Modules: 4 total: Student Conduct Programs, Student Conduct Practitioners, Student Conduct Practice, Formal Code Processes
• Lessons: 39 lessons
• Length: Approximately 8-10 hours to complete
• Access: Immediate upon purchase, available for 120 days
• Certificate: Available upon completion