Policies

SADA COLLEGE (the “College”) is currently in the process of obtaining certification with the with the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) within the System Integrity Branch (SIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Before you enroll at a private training institution, you should be aware of your rights and responsibilities.

You have the right to be treated professionally by Sada College. Additionally, the College will endeavour to treat every individual with respect and fairness.

You have the right to a student enrolment contract that includes the following information:

• The amount of tuition and any additional fees for your program
• The College’s refund policy
• If your program includes a work experience, the requirements to participate in the work experience and the geographic area where it will be conducted
• Whether the program was approved by PTIRU or does not require approval.

Make sure you read your enrollment contract before signing.  The College will provide you with a signed copy after you have signed your enrollment contract.  

You have the right to access the College’s Dispute Resolution Process and to be protected against retaliation for making a complaint due to the College’s Non-Relation Policy.

You have the right to make a claim to PTIRU for a tuition refund if:

• The College loses its PTIRU certification before you completed an approved program
• You were factually misled about a significant aspect of your approved program.

In order to receive a refund via PTIRU ’s Claim process, you must file the claim within one year of completing, being dismissed or withdrawing from your program.

For more information about PTIRU and how to be an informed student, go to: http://www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca/students/be-an-informed-student.

All incidences of academic dishonesty and violations of academic integrity will be disciplined. Students will receive an automatic fail on any submission of work (assignment, presentation, exam, etc.) that includes academic dishonesty and may be required to meet with the Director of Education or a representative of the Education Department. Further disciplinary actions can include suspension of studies and expulsion.
Such acts cannot be listed exhaustively but examples include:

Plagiarism – Submission of the work of another person for credit, or failure to properly cite references for any work which is not original to the student; copying the work of others, allowing another student to copy from the student.
Unauthorized use of notes or materials in exams, including communicating to other students.
Forging or altering assignments.
Un-permitted collaboration, giving or receiving aid on a take home exam, or other academic assignment under circumstances in which a reasonable person should have known that such aid was not permitted
Allowing others to copy or use work that is not their own.
Academic Integrity, Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Confidentiality

Misuse of artificial intelligence or digital technologies that compromise academic integrity, confidentiality, privacy, or the integrity of the learning environment may constitute a breach of this policy and may also be considered a violation of the College’s Professionalism Policy, resulting in disciplinary action up to and including suspension or expulsion.

Where a student fails to demonstrate skills or academic competency in one or more courses, such that there is a reasonable risk the student may not meet the grading standard or threshold required to successfully pass the course, Sada College may place the student on academic probation.

Academic probation is a formal written warning from Sada College establishing minimum criteria that the student must achieve in order to continue studies beyond the semester in which academic probation is delivered.

Students and alumni are welcome to take additional course outside of their program for enrichment. To receive a grade for the course, the course tuition will be pro-rated for the length of the course. To audit the course for no grade, the course tuition will be pro-rated for the length of the course and reduced by 50%.

Sada College (the “College”) is committed to enrolling students who meet program admission criteria and who are likely to succeed in achieving their education and career goals. For admission to the College, an applicant must meet the admissions criteria for the program they are applying for.

Yoga Teacher Training – Admissions Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent or mature student status
• Minimum 19 years of age prior to the start of the program
• Completed application form and health evaluation
• Personal interview with the Admissions Advisor
• Free of disability or disease that could impede the learning process of the individual or jeopardize the health and safety of fellow students/clients
• Prior experience with yoga

Foundations of Yoga Therapy – Admissions Requirements

• 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training Certificate
• High school diploma or equivalent or minimum 19 years of age prior to start of the program
• Health evaluation – free of disability or disease that could impede the learning process of the individual or jeopardize the health and safety of fellow students/clients
• Personal interview with the Admissions Advisor
• For individuals that want to continue on to our IAYT accredited program, one year of personal practice and one year of yoga teaching experience will be required in order to be accepted into the C-IAYT Yoga Therapy program.

Bodywork Therapy – Admissions Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent or 19 years of age prior to the start of the program
• No disability or disease that could impede the learning process of the individual or jeopardize the health and safety of fellow students/clients
• Personal interview with an Admissions Advisor
• Have received at least one professional massage/bodywork treatment

Language Proficiency Requirement is required for all programs: Please review the full Language Proficiency Policy. Sada College reserves the right to deny any candidate admission into this program if Admissions does not believe the applicant will be a potential fit or adequately benefit from taking the program.

Late assignments will have 5% per day deducted from the final assignment grade. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the instructor; for any consideration to be allowed, the request for an extension must be submitted to the instructor prior to the assignment due date. Extensions cannot exceed two weeks past the completion of the course.

All assignments and components of a course worth 20% or more of the total grade must be successfully completed in each course at Sada College.

Students who fail an assignment worth 20% or more due to lateness will be required to meet with a representative of the Education Department to determine steps for the student to remain in good standing and eligibility to continue in their program of study.

Students unable to complete course requirements due to medical or personal circumstances are responsible for making alternative arrangements with their instructor or the Education Department and provide supporting evidence on why they cannot meet their course requirements.

If a student fails an Assessment worth 20% or more (except the professionalism grade), they may request a second attempt within one week of receiving their mark. The final grade will reflect the result of the second attempt. Only one additional attempt is permitted.

At Sada College, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success and professional development. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes to gain the full benefit of their program and fully immerse themselves into the experiential learning model offered at Sada. They are responsible for tracking their own attendance to ensure that they are meeting all requirements. To ensure this, the following attendance policy applies:

• Minimum Attendance Requirement
  • Students must maintain a minimum of 70% attendance in each course to pass. 
  • Courses with unique attendance requirements are specified on course outlines and must be adhered to by students to pass the course.
  • If a student does not attain the minimum attendance requirement they will be required to retake the course and bear the associated costs.
  • Students who do not meet the minimum attendance requirement can only be considered for additional allowances with written approval from the Director of Education, the Provost, or the President. Sufficient and credible documentation will always be required to substantiate any such request, and allowances, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Director of Education, Provost, or President.

Attendance Implementation and Process
At Sada College, we are committed to helping students achieve academic success while upholding high educational standards. The following steps outline how we support students in meeting attendance expectations to ensure their success:

• Attendance Keeping and Warnings
  • Attendance will be closely monitored and records will be kept in Campus Login.
  • Attendance is calculated per class and is measured in 5 minute increments.
  • Any student whose attendance falls below 90%, may receive an initial attendance warning via email from a college representative.
  • Any student whose attendance falls below 80% may receive an official written attendance warning via email from a college representative, which will remind the student that they need to maintain attendance of a minimum 70% to pass the course.
  • Any student whose attendance falls below 70% will receive an official written statement via email informing the student they have surpassed the allotted attendance allowance and therefore will not pass the course, unless they receive a written notice otherwise from the Director of Education, Provost, or President, which may be accompanied with a requirement to submit additional assignments or make-up hours.
• Exceeding the 70% Attendance Threshold
  • Student who do not meet the 70% attendance requirement may:
  • Be placed on academic probation.
  • Be required to retake the course, which may include associated tuition.
• Failure or Dismissal due to Absences
  • Students who fail two courses due to attendance will be placed on Academic Probation and be required to meet with the Director of Education to formulate a plan of next steps for their education.
  • Students who do not meet the College’s attendance requirements over three courses will be subject to dismissal.
  • Students who are dismissed from Sada College due to attendance reasons will be withdrawn and must reapply for admissions to gain readmittance to the College and will not be eligible to reapply until a minimum of six months has passed since their dismissal.
• Sustained Absence
  • Students who miss more than three consecutive days of instruction must contact their instructor for direction on how to keep pace with the teachings and assignments being offered in the course. If the instructor believes that the student cannot keep pace with the course requirements due to consecutive absences of three days or more, they can request for their supervisor, or the Director of Education or designate to review the student’s progress. If a student misses more than three consecutive days, the student may be required to complete remedial work, retake part or all of the course, or take a Leave of Absence.
• Student Funding Requirements and Implication
  • When a student obtains funding from an individual entity, body, or agency whose minimum standard for attendance or for justifying and documenting an absence differs from those of Sada College, in those cases, the student must meet both Sada College’s attendance requirements and those stipulated by the funding body.
  • Absences may impact funder requirements, be it student loans or organizational funders, therefore, students must check with their funder that any absenteeism will not affect their student funding status.
• Making Up Missed Work
  • Students who miss classes due to absences, regardless of the reason for the absence, are responsible for catching up on missed material.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the instructor and/or the Education or Student Services Advisor to make arrangements to complete any missed assignments, tests, or practical work in order to accomplish the course learning objectives and meet the course requirements.
• Participation and Professionalism
  • In addition to meeting the attendance requirement, students are expected to actively participate in all classes. Active participation is a key component of professional growth at Sada College, and absenteeism without legitimate cause reflects poorly on professional development and the learning environment and may affect a student’s Professionalism grade
  • Regardless of attendance rules outlined herein, Sada College students often participate in group lessons and projects and therefore, for the instructor to plan appropriately for any class, they should be notified of any absence in advance.

This policy, and following processes, ensures that students receive the full educational experience necessary for their success at Sada College while also preparing them for the professional standards expected in the wellness field.

For programs online, students are required to keep their cameras on and remain visible on screen in order to be marked as present. This supports engagement and attentiveness, and helps ensure that no unauthorized individuals are observing or listening to the class. If a student is off camera for more than five minutes, the instructor or Teaching Assistant will send a private message to check in and request that they return on camera. If the camera remains off or the student is unresponsive, they may be marked absent for that period of time. Students must attend class from a private space where others cannot see their screen or overhear discussions. This is especially important, as personal and sensitive information may be shared during class.

To protect the confidentiality and safety of all participants, it is essential that only enrolled students and faculty are able to see and hear what is shared during class. If a Zoom background is used, students are required to use the blurred background effect rather than a solid or artificial image. This helps ensure that it remains visible if others are present in the environment and supports the integrity of confidentiality. If attending class in a shared or public space, students are required to wear headphones to prevent others from overhearing class discussions. Students should not attend class while driving, as safety is a priority. If a student needs to be in transit during class time, they are asked to communicate with their instructor or Teaching Assistant and plan to be absent for that period.

Sada College believes that to the greatest extent possible, students with disabilities should be encouraged and assisted to enroll and participate in the studies of their choice. While there may be physical, mental, or emotional disabilities that can affect how an individual engages with the experiential academic programs the College offers, this often does not take away from any student’s ability to make meaningful contributions in the industries the College provides instruction in. The College is committed to helping individuals earn the education they need to make the significant contributions they wish to make in these industries and through its Student Assistance Policy, the College will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to help these individuals wherever possible.

Sada College expects each student to adhere to the Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct governs behaviour towards students, staff members, and clients. If needed, a student should request clarification about the Code of Conduct from the Senior Educational Administrator or another Senior Administrative member of the college.

Sada College expects each student to:

1. Attend school in accordance with the Attendance Policy.
2. Treat every student, client and each staff member with respect.
3. Dress professionally, appropriate for the program you are enrolled in.
4. Treat school property with respect.
5. Complete all assignments and examinations on time.
6. The institution prohibits:

• disruptive or offensive classroom behavior;
• bringing a weapon of any kind (i.e. knives, guns, etc.) to school;
• bringing to the College or to a College event held elsewhere an alcoholic beverage, marijuana or any mood-altering substances prohibited by law;
• arriving on campus or a College event held elsewhere under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, marijuana or any mood-altering substances prohibited by law;
• making sexual, disparaging, or otherwise inappropriate remarks concerning another student, client, or staff member’s appearance, gender, ethnicity, race, religion or sexual orientation.
• abusive behavior toward another student, client or staff member, including bullying or any other form of intimidation. Abusive behavior includes, but is not limited to, physical, emotional or verbal abuse; and
• any other conduct determined by the College to be damaging or otherwise detrimental to another student or staff member of the College.
• Students must not become involved in sexual relationships with other students, clients, and staff members for the duration of their program.
  • Note that this rule exists to maintain the safety, trust and integrity of group dynamics during experiential lessons and exercises. This rule is also fundamental to the development of strong ethical and professional boundaries.
  • Note that students involved in sexual relationships with other students who are NOT in their current course may face schedule adjustments or program completion delays if such a relationship impacts their ability to comply with this rule.
• Each class may collectively create additional rules of conduct for their class.

The College will immediately dismiss a student without a warning letter or probationary period if the student commits any of the following:

1. Sexual assault or harassment against another student, client, or staff member.
2. Physical assault, or any other violent acts committed or threatened against another student, client or staff member.
3. Vandalism of College property.
4. Theft of property belonging to another student, to a staff member or to the College.

If a student, client or staff member has a concern about another person’s conduct within the College, the individual should refer that concern to the Senior Educational Administrator in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Policy.

If a student is found to be in contravention of the Code of Conduct outlined herein, Sada College may discipline a student for behaviour that is determined to contravene the Code of Conduct. Discipline can include, but is not limited to, suspension and potentially dismissal from the college.  

The process by which a student may be subject to discipline is as follows:
a)     The Director of Education, President, or another Director (“Senior Administration”) will gather all information pertaining to any incident(s) in question where the Code of Conduct has potentially been contravened. To assist with this, the students will be asked for input and will be required to have a discussion by phone, Zoom, or in-person with the Director conducting the investigation.  

b)  The student must agree to meet with Senior Administration in order to maintain enrollment in the college and to help work together with the Senior Administrator to rectify issues. In the meeting, the Senior Administrator will share how the student’s behaviour has breached the Code of Conduct and will listen to the student to hear their opinions on the activities or behaviour in question. 

c) The Senior Administrator will gather additional information from faculty, administration involved, email, potentially other students, and other sources to obtain a fair understanding of what occurred.

d) The Senior Administrator will collaborate with the Director of Education and/or the President. In serious cases, the Director of Education and/or the President will be directly involved. The Senior Administrator, either accompanied by the Director of Education and/or The President, as deemed appropriate by the college, will meet with the students to explain the outcome of their findings including any potential discipline. In all cases where a student will be suspended or dismissed, the Director of Education and/or the President will be present either as participant or direct facilitator of the meeting where outcomes are explained and action/discipline is shared. In cases that do not involve a suspension or a dismissal, discipline decisions may be communicated only in writing, rather than verbally, followed by in writing.

e)  Regardless, in every situation where discipline is applied, the student will be provided a written explanation of such discipline, which will include the determination of the action, date(s) that apply, and if applicable, the date on which the student may re-apply to return as a student of Sada College. This written explanation and determination will be provided to the student no later than 5 business days following notification of their dismissal

f)     In cases where the safety of other students, staff, faculty, or the public is in danger, the college may move to apply action immediately prior to or without holding an information gathering meeting with the student.  

g)    If the student disagrees with their dismissal, they have the right to lodge a complaint via Sada College’s Dispute Resolution Policy. Thereafter, Sada College will follow its Dispute Resolution Policy to govern its communications regarding the dismissal. 

Sada College provides an opportunity for students to resolve disputes of a serious nature in a fair and equitable manner.

The policy applies to all Sada College students who are currently enrolled or were enrolled six months prior to submitting their concern to the Senior Education Administrator (the “SEA”). Individuals will not be subject to any form of retaliation as a result of filing a complaint.  “The complainant” is defined as the individual making the complaint and “the respondent” is the individual, division, or organization that the complaint is against. A “Designate” is a member of the senior management who is capable of adjudicating serious disputes at the request of the SEA, e.g., the Director of Student Services, the Director of Education, the Vice-President, Director of Communications and Marketing or the Provost.

Procedure for Disputes:

1. When a concern arises, the complainant should address the concern with the individual most directly involved. If the complainant is not satisfied with the outcome at this level, the complainant should put their concern in writing and deliver it to the SEA within five business days after addressing the concern with the respondent.
2. The SEA, or their Designate if the SEA is unavailable, will arrange to meet with the complainant to discuss their concern and desired resolution as soon as possible or within seven business days of receiving the complainant’s written concern. In order for the Dispute Resolution process to continue, any meetings requested by the SEA or Designate must occur first. 
3. Following the meeting, or meetings, if one meeting is insufficient, with the complainant, the SEA or Designate will conduct whatever enquiries and/or investigations necessary and appropriate to determine whether the complainant’s concerns are substantiated in whole or in part. Enquiries may involve further discussion(s) with the complainant either individually or with appropriate Sada College personnel.  When the respondent is an individual and safety or fear of retaliation by the respondent is a concern, the complainant may request to remain anonymous to the respondent (except when the respondent is an organizational division or the organization itself). The SEA or Designate will advise the complainant if this request is granted and will ascertain whether the complainant wishes to continue.
4. The necessary enquiries and/or investigations shall be completed and a response provided in writing to all involved as soon as possible but no later than thirty days from the time that the SEA or Designate receives the complaint. One of the following may happen:
   I. If it is determined that the complainant’s concerns are not substantiated the College will provide a written explanation of the decision and will not take further action correlated to the complaint; or
   II. If it is determined that the complainant’s concerns are substantiated in whole or in part, the College will propose a resolution.

The response should specify that the complainant has five business days to appeal the decision.  A copy of the decision and all supporting materials shall be given to the complainant, a copy will be placed in the respondent’s file, and in the complainant’s file.

1. If the complainant is not satisfied with the determination of the SEA or Designate, the complainant must advise the SEA or Designate within five business days of being informed of the determination. The SEA or Designate will then refer the matter to a panel of a minimum of two college directors called the “Panel of Directors” for review. Directors include the President, Provost,  Vice-President, Director of Education, and Director of Student Services.
2. The Panel of Directors assigned to review the case will review all materials from the investigation conducted by the SEA or Designate. Their review may include further meetings with the complainant, the respondent, and others, if deemed necessary by the Panel of Directors. 
3. The original decision will either be confirmed or varied by the  Panel of Directors and will be communicated in writing within 10 business days after the review has been referred to the Panel of Directors. At this point the College’s Dispute Resolution Process will be considered complete.

The individual making the complaint may be represented by an agent or a lawyer.

Once the Dispute Resolution process is complete, if the complainant is still not satisfied with the results, the student may file a complaint with the Ministry of Advanced Education, Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). Details surrounding PTIRU’s complaint process are found here: https://www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca/students/complaints-tuition-protection-claims.

According to PTIRU’s stated policy: 

To make a general complaint, [the student should] contact the Student Claims Officer.

[A student]may report:

• An institution that appears to be offering career training without being certified.
• Concerns that a certified institution is not operating in compliance with the Regulatory Standards.

If [a student makes] a general complaint, PTIRU will review and decide whether to take action, but is not able to provide an update on the resulting investigation, if any.

If [a student believes they] were misled about a significant aspect of an approved program and [they] are unable to resolve the issue through the institution’s dispute resolution process, [they] can file a claim with PTIRU. 

If [the student is] unable to exhaust the dispute resolution policy with an institution due to lack of response or delays, [the student should] contact PTIRU for guidance; under certain circumstances claims may be accepted without a student exhausting the dispute resolution process. If [a student’s] claim is successful, [they] may receive a full or partial tuition refund from the Student Tuition Protection Fund.

[A student] must file the claim within one year of completing, being dismissed or withdrawing from [their] program. Claims cannot be accepted after the one year time limit.

Being unhappy about a program does not mean [a student was] misled. For a claim to be successful, [a student needs] concrete evidence [they] were promised something significant that the institution did not deliver.

Examples which may constitute being misled:

• [A student’s] enrolment contract provides for a certain length of program and [they find, after they] begin classes, the length of the program has significantly changed without [their] consent.
• Significant aspects of the program content, equipment or facilities are not as advertised.

Examples which likely do not constitute being misled:

• [A student fails] an exam.
• [A student dislikes] an instructor.

At Sada College, we believe that diversity is a strength and we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community. We value the contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to addressing any individual or systemic biases that may exist. We aim to ensure that fairness, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of our policies, programs, operations, and practices.

We are committed to providing all students with a fair and equitable opportunity to apply and be selected for our College, regardless of age, disability, family status, national origin, race/colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We strive to create a community where all students, regardless of their unique characteristics, skills, or experiences, feel valued and empowered to express themselves.

We recognize that diversity encompasses a wide range of characteristics, including but not limited to geography, culture, ethnicity, linguistic origin, socioeconomic class, ancestry, nationality, faith, gender, family or marital status. We are committed to celebrating and respecting these diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and identities within our community. We believe that fostering an inclusive and equitable environment promotes growth, understanding, and connection among all members of our community.

We are dedicated to ongoing education, dialogue, and collaboration to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at Sada College. We strive to create a culture where everyone can live, learn, and work in an environment of inclusion and respect. We are committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive community that embraces diversity and encourages mutual respect for all individuals.

This commitment, recognition, and dedication is cemented through the practice of Sada College’s eight core values. The College strives to have all of its students, staff, and faculty understand and adhere to these values, which are:

1. Unconditional positive regard

This means that we do not immediately judge others; that, instead, we hold the belief that other individuals are not trying to harm us and that if they do, that it may well be unintentional. It also means that we will give others the opportunity to clarify their actions if they have harmed us, before reaching a conclusion of their intent without input from them.

2. Compassion for all

This means that we will practice believing that everyone deserves kindness and consideration. This sometimes is difficult when we are learning about and practicing necessary boundaries; however, we believe that individuals can exhibit boundaries while still being kind.

3. Working to remove our biases

All of us have biases due to how we were raised and our personal circumstances. Being a helping professional requires us to work diligently to remove our biases so that we can help our clients let their story be their story, and so that we can truly see our clients for where they are at and help them become what they want to become, without manipulation or undue influence.

4. Eradicating prejudice

We realize that prejudice and racism is both individual and systemic. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusiveness for marginalized populations because we know they have been harmed and continue to be harmed. In order to help the oppressed and downtrodden, we must first see, hear, and feel their plight. This develops empathy. In order to help this, we are committed to providing more and more understanding of gender-based issues and race-based issues. While we have provided opportunities for our community to develop empathy and understanding to those that suffer from addictions, mental health issues, and trauma, we realize that our efforts to understand these issues in the context of race and gender needs to continuously improve. We are committed to learning more about and incorporating this context in all that we do from activities and curriculum to hiring and training. We welcome all outside and inside help we can obtain to help us with this and are actively developing and implementing policy and practices to assist this.

5. Non-violent communication

This is something that we must practice as helping professionals. If we are in disagreement, no matter how strenuous or pointed or justified the disagreement is, we need to always practice the 1st value above (unconditional positive regard) while we articulate the area(s) we disagree with. While we know that NVC is a system that was devised by a white person, with various diversity and inclusiveness consultations we have had with consultants who are experts in promoting diversity and protecting marginalized populations, we believe that NVC is still a good model to use and that we should still practice it, as it provides great possibilities for all parties within a conversation to be heard, respected, and included.

6. Dispute resolution

Having disputes is natural and being able to resolve disputes requires conflict resolution skills- skills that benefit every helping professional. To resolve a conflict or dispute, the individual who feels they need something resolved should first approach the individuals they have feelings against or about. They should seek to provide clear professional communication on what they need the other party to understand, and how they need the other party’s support. Both parties need to exercise compassion, unconditional positive regard, and really be willing to listen. Both parties should actively restate and seek to clarify their understanding and attempt to have their feelings also understood by kindly sharing their experiences and their perspectives; with this method, most disagreements will be resolved. Permissions and audience are two additional factors that must be considered when working through Dispute Resolution.

If the dispute cannot be resolved with these honest attempts, then we recommend that an instructor or administration team member is sought out to assist. If that does not work, we want the individuals involved in the disputes to reach out to student services or administrative management to receive additional assistance.

Whatever the situation, students, faculty, or staff should not think it is up to them to adjudicate and force a resolution. If they have done your best and cannot resolve something, outside assistance from student services or administrative management should be forthrightly sought.

7. Self-responsibility

While it is important to weigh and understand when one does not have control of a situation, there are almost always factors and roles that we can play in helping every situation. Instead of pointing a finger at others, can we self-assess and understand what we can do to improve, prod, guide and support? Can we do so with professionalism while leading by example? Self responsibility clears and shows the way for others to be able to move forward with grace, honour, and dignity.

8. Patience for the process, for you and for all

Be patient: with ourselves, the process, and others and realize that no one is perfect. We all make mistakes. However, we all want to be here, and because we all want to help others we are starting with an incredible common cause to hold space for others and to help others! This common purpose can overcome all. Understand that none of the values we prescribe to can be accomplished easily and that learning how to aptly practice any of them can require life-long commitment. Together though we can practice and showcase these values, and as we do, we will become a kinder, gentler, more understanding, supportive, and joyful community with powerful abilities able to positively impact our communities for good.

We recognize that diversity encompasses a wide range of characteristics, including but not limited to geography, culture, ethnicity, linguistic origin, socioeconomic class, ancestry, nationality, faith, gender, family or marital status. We are committed to celebrating and respecting these diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and identities within our community. We believe that fostering an inclusive and equitable environment promotes growth, understanding, and connection among all members of our community.

We are dedicated to ongoing education, dialogue, and collaboration to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at Sada College. We strive to create a culture where everyone can live, learn, and work in an environment of inclusion and respect. We are committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive community that embraces diversity and encourages mutual respect for all individuals.

The Sada College student dress code is in place to ensure standards of professionalism in the various settings. During online and in-person study, the dress code requires attire that provides adequate body coverage and is appropriate to maintain a professional atmosphere and conveys professionalism throughout the program.

Students are required to complete their program within 7 years of initial enrollment. Extending beyond 7 years will require the student to retake applicable courses, as determined by the Director of Education, with associated costs.

At Sada College, we maintain a strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and transparency. All incidences of academic dishonesty and violations of academic integrity will be disciplined, including incidences where generative AI is used to represent one’s own work. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct, and we strive to instill these values in our students as they embark on their journey to become life coaches.

Our core values are grounded in the principles of respect, honesty, fairness, and integrity, which are reflected throughout our organization. Our primary goal is to provide our students with the best possible education and experience, while ensuring that our staff and faculty members adhere to the highest ethical standards.

We are dedicated to being transparent and open with our students and clients, providing them with accurate and timely information. Our operations are conducted in an ethical and professional manner, and we maintain a high level of integrity in all our interactions. By upholding these ethical standards, we strive to offer our students and clients the highest levels of service and support.

Ethics: We believe in conducting ourselves with the utmost ethical principles, adhering to a code of ethics that guides our interactions with students, colleagues, and the broader community. We are committed to maintaining confidentiality, respecting the rights and autonomy of our students, and avoiding any conflicts of interest that may compromise the integrity of our relationships.

Integrity: We value integrity as the foundation of our practice. We are committed to being honest, trustworthy, and reliable in our interactions with our students and colleagues. We strive to act in alignment with our values and beliefs, and to consistently demonstrate integrity in all our actions and decisions. We also hold ourselves accountable for our actions and take responsibility for any mistakes or errors, maintaining transparency in our communications.

Transparency: We believe in being transparent and open in our interactions and communications with students and colleagues. We communicate clearly and honestly, ensuring that our students have a comprehensive understanding of our approach to education and coaching and the expectations they can have of the College. We also strive to maintain open and honest communication among our faculty and staff, fostering a culture of transparency within our organization.

We believe that by maintaining these principles, we can create a positive and trusted environment for our students to learn and develop their coaching skills with professionalism and excellence.

If a student fails a course due to lack of attendance (see Attendance Policy) or receives an overall course grade lower than the required passing percentage, the student will be required to retake the course and be responsible for the associated tuition.

A student may repeat a course up to but not exceeding three times. If the student fails the same course three times, the student will be placed on an academic suspension for one year. If the student wishes to take the course again, they must re-apply for acceptance into the program through admissions.

Procedure for Grade Appeal:

1. If a student is dissatisfied with a grade received and can provide evidence that a higher grade is warranted they should discuss with their instructor.  The instructor will reconsider the grade and, if warranted, assign a different grade.
2. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of their appeal to the instructor, they may submit a written appeal to the Senior Educational Administrator if the grade in question forms part of an assignment, exam or other course component equal to at least 15% of the course grade or if the outcome of the appeal will determine whether the student will pass the course.
3. Where applicable, the Senior Educational Administrator will obtain from the instructor a copy of the assignment/test in question and a copy of assignments/tests from other students representing the highest and lowest marks obtained, and will have another instructor conduct a review.
4. If the assessment achieves a higher grade on re-mark, the higher grade will be assigned to the student.  If the assessment achieves a lower grade on re-mark, the lower grade will be assigned to the student.
5. If the grade in question involves a behavioral test or course component other than an assignment or test, the Senior Educational Administrator may re-test the student or review the student’s evidence presented for appeal and dismiss the appeal or assess and assign a higher or lower grade.
6. Once the re-assessment is complete, the Senior Educational Administrator will review the process and, once the review is complete, the grade will be considered final and cannot be appealed.
7. The decisions on the grade appeal will be provided to the student within 30 school days of Sada College’s receipt of the written complaint.

The Good Standing policy sets out the general requirements for a student to continue studying at the College. For this purpose, “good standing” means good academic standing, good financial standing, and good citizenship standing.

Good academic standing. To be in good academic standing, a student must

• Meet all requirements of the Assignment Completion Policy;
• Meet all requirements of the Attendance Policy; and
• Maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0

A student who is not in good academic standing is subject to the Academic Probation Policy.

Good financial standing. To be in good financial standing a student must meet their financial obligations according to their established payment plan. Students who do not meet their payment plan requirements are subject to being placed on probation, which could prohibit the student from:

1. Being registered in coursework
2. Participating in student events, including graduation
3. Receiving transcripts and credentials, including proof of graduation
4. Participating in practicums, clinics, and other activities

If a student is on probation, the College may bar the student from any College functions including any or all of the following:

1. one or more courses;
2. one or more course-related activities (e.g., clinic hours, practicum, etc.);
3. one or more social activities;
4. graduation ceremonies, and
5. graduation.

A student who otherwise completes all graduation requirements but who, at the graduation date owes less than $2000 to the College, may participate in graduation activities if the student has previously arranged with the College, in writing, a payment plan to pay the outstanding balance within three months of the student’s graduation date.  If, within three months after the student’s graduation date, the student does not pay the amount due to the College in accordance with the written payment plan, then from the date of that default, the balance will accrue an interest rate of prime + 2% per month.  If, six months after a student’s graduation date, the student still owes a balance to Sada College, the College reserves the right to assign the debt to a collection agency to collect the debt from the student. Part-time students on payment plans will be in default and subject to the interest rate and collection agency upon the final date of the original payment plan, not upon graduation.

Good citizenship standing. To be in good citizenship standing, a student must meet all the requirements of the Code of Conduct Policy. A student who is not in good citizenship standing is considered in breach of their student contract and subject to the relevant disciplinary actions.

All students, whether they be Canadian or International students, must prove sufficient English proficiency through one of the following methods:

1. Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), or 2 years if the Grades are 10, 11, or 12, have been successfully completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages. This may be demonstrated by providing a high school transcript, completion of a BC Adult Graduation program or providing international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, or IQAS.
2. Two years of full-time post-secondary education* have been completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, and IQAS).*Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this
3. Successful completion of one of the following English proficiency exams, achieving the minimum required score indicated below:
   a. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Minimum overall score of 5.5
   b. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: Minimum overall score of 46
   c. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Minimum overall score of 40
   d. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5
   e. Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum overall score of 95
   f. Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum overall score of 43
   g. Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE): Minimum overall score of 160 or “C” (Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level, e.g., C2 Proficiency (CPE))
   h. Cambridge Linguaskill: Minimum overall B2 level
   i. LANGUAGECERT Academic: Minimum overall B2 level
   j. The Michigan English Test (MET): Minimum overall B2 level
   k. iTEP Academic: Minimum overall score of 5
   l. EIKEN: Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

1. Where the applicant is 19 years of age or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and the applicant cannot access their educational records or cannot provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education through one of the other stipulated methods in the College’s Language Proficiency Policy, they may satisfy language proficiency requirements through the Accuplacer English Assessment process as follows:
   1. Applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where the English is one of the principal languages*, and
   2. Applicant completes an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing and WritePlacer) and achieves the following minimum scores:
      i. Reading: 230, and
      ii. Writing: 230, and
      iii. WritePlacer: 4

*Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation. Accuplacer may not be used to demonstrate that a student meets an admission requirement other than Language Proficiency.

*English-speaking countries include the following:

Students may request a leave of absence (LOA) from their studies under special circumstances. When applying for a LOA, students may be required to provide supporting documentation. The LOA may not exceed three consecutive months, and the total LOA duration may not exceed 12 months throughout the entire program. Exceptions beyond this timeframe require the President’s approval, in consultation with the Director of Education or designate.

All LOAs must be approved no later than one week before the start of a semester, unless extenuating circumstances make this impossible. For non-medical LOAs, students are required to maintain their scheduled payment plans to secure their seat for the following semester or make alternative arrangements approved by the Director of Finance.

Failure to return from an approved LOA may result in withdrawal, or dismissal from the college, or postponement from attending classes with the college. Students are advised to consider all potential financial and student loan implications when applying for or extending an LOA.

Sada College is committed to providing all students, staff, and faculty with a fair and equitable opportunity to join and participate in our community regardless of their personal characteristics. Personal characteristics are identified by British Columbia Human Right Code, which is the jurisdiction that the College is governed by, as: sex, race, religion, family status, disability, place of origin, and sexual orientation. The College also includes colour/race, gender identity, and age as personal characteristics that must be given equal opportunity. 

Abusive behaviour toward another student, client or staff member, including bullying or any other form of intimidation due to their personal characteristics will not be tolerated. Abusive behaviour includes, but is not limited to, physical, emotional or verbal abuse. Where abusive behaviour is alleged to have occurred the College will follow its Code of Conduct Policy to determine the most appropriate action to follow. Where abusive behaviour occurs towards a student in relation to their studies, or to a staff or faculty by an individual from outside the community of the College (from someone other than a student, staff, or faculty member), the College will help with the situation as much as the College deems possible.

Sada College prohibits retaliation against any student who, in good faith, reports a violation of college policy or participates in an investigation. Retaliation is a separate violation of the Code of Student Conduct and may result in disciplinary action regardless of the outcome of the original report. Any student who believes they are being retaliated against should immediately contact the Senior Education Administrator (SEA). 

At Sada College, we uphold high standards for our educational programs and aim to ensure the comprehensive development and competence of our students. To maintain the integrity and quality of our programs, we have implemented a policy that prohibits the acceptance of partial completion credits for courses.

1. Definition of Partial Completion: Partial completion refers to situations where a student has not successfully fulfilled all the requirements outlined for a specific course. Missing requirements may include incomplete assignments, failed exams or demonstrations, or inadequate attendance (missing more than 20% of the course or 25% of the course with medical approval).
2. Exclusivity of Full Course Completion: Full course completion is mandatory for all students enrolled in our programs. The successful completion of each course demonstrates the student’s commitment, understanding, and acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary to become a competent life coach or counsellor.
3. Course Completion Requirements: To be considered for course completion, students must satisfy all requirements. These requirements include meeting attendance requirements and successfully completing/passing all graded components of the course that are worth 20% or more of the total course grade.
4. Consequences of Partial Completion:
   1. Students who fail to complete a course in its entirety will not be eligible to receive credit for the course and will be required to repeat the course.
   2. Inability to Progress: There are specific courses that are prerequisites for subsequent courses and semesters. These courses must be successfully completed in order for students to advance to subsequent courses and/or semesters.
5. Request for Exceptions: Students can make requests for extensions to complete course components directly to their faculty. Faculty have the exclusive ability to grant extensions while the course is in session and for up to two weeks following the course. Students seeking exceptions (called an “extenuating circumstance exception”) for more than two weeks following the course completion, can only receive approval from the Director of Education or the President of the College. To receive an extenuating circumstance exception, the student must email the Director of Education with a detailed explanation of the circumstances and supporting documentation and the specific request. The Director of Education or President will review the request and make a determination whether the request will be granted or not.

Where the student is incapable of submitting a request due to an emergency medical situation, that can be documented (e.g., hospitalization, etc.), the Director of Education or President can on their own accord grant an extension. The decision of the Director of Education or President is final.

Every moment in class is an opportunity to develop as a professional.  This is demonstrated in how you show up in class for your peers, faculty, and yourself, especially in challenging moments. You can demonstrate professionalism by communicating respectfully and compassionately, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively as a team member, submitting assignments by due dates, arriving fully attentive and engaged on time, and exemplifying consistent effort and desire to improve and integrate feedback.

As such, a key component of your grade in every course is allocated to Professionalism. 

The 5 key components of Professionalism are:

1.    Personal Responsibility and Accountability
2.    Respect and Compassion
3.    Work Quality and Growth Response
4.    Cultural Awareness and Teamwork
5.    Participation and Engagement

Each of these five components are graded based on the demonstration provided by the student. If a student is trending to receive less than 60% for Professionalism, they will be required to meet with the instructor and/or member of the Education Department to discuss the growth opportunities available to improve their Professionalism grade.  If a student receives less than 60% as their final grade in Professionalism, they will automatically fail and be required to retake the course.

Students are able to make payments via electronic funds transfer, bank draft, money order, credit card, cheque or cash (with some restrictions). Sada College will make every effort to ensure it is not a conduit for money laundering. While students need to be provided with the ability to pay their student fees utilizing various methods, to ensure payments are coming from legitimate sources and to protect students from the dangers that inherently can come from carrying large amounts of cash, Sada College will not accept cash payments of over $5,000. Sada also reserves the right to ask for any student to submit any or all payments utilizing a method of payment other than cash.

*Institutions are not expected to accommodate a student who refuses, for no valid reason, a work experience placement that meets PTIRU’s work experience standards.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Institutions may not accept any tuition or related fees until they have provided a copy of the institution’s Tuition Refund Policy to the student. When a refund is due, an institution must provide it to the student within 30 days of: 

• Receiving a notice of withdrawal from a student
• Receiving a copy of refusal of a study permit
• Providing a student with a notice of dismissal
• Receiving an order from the registrar to issue a refund because a student was admitted in an approved program without meeting the admission requirements.
• The program end date included in the enrolment contract, if an institution did not provide a work experience to a student within 30 days of the end date.
• The date on which the first 30% of the program would have been completed, if a student did not attend the first 30% of the program.

An institution must refund fees charged for textbooks or other course materials, including equipment and uniforms, if the student does not receive these course materials and any of the following apply:

• The student provides a notice of withdrawal to the institution
• The institution provides a notice of dismissal to the student
• The student does not attend any of the first 30% of the hours of instruction of the program.

If an institution offers discounts or rebates on tuition, such as a scholarship or bursary, refunds must be calculated based on the amount paid or payable by the student after the discount or rebate has been applied.

Where students fail to successfully complete a course in a timely manner, whether due to academic performance, attendance, a breach of the Code of Conduct or Good Standing Policy, Sada College may allow the student to repeat a course (or sub-unit of a course) if there is a reasonable expectation that the student will successfully complete it. Students may be required to sign a Student Accountability Agreement before being allowed to repeat a class.

Students who are allowed to repeat a course (or sub-unit of a course) are required to pay for the repeated course, and any additional books or materials required for the successful completion of the course, before the start of the class.

1. Sada College (the “College”) is committed to the prevention of and appropriate response to sexual misconduct.
2. Sexual misconduct refers to a spectrum of non-consensual sexual contact and behaviour including the following:
   • sexual assault;
   • sexual exploitation;
   • sexual harassment;
   • stalking;
   • indecent exposure;
   • voyeurism;
   • the distribution of a sexually explicit photograph or video for non-educational purposes;
   • the attempt to commit an act of sexual misconduct; and
   • the threat to commit an act of sexual misconduct.
3. A “Complaint” of sexual misconduct is different than a “Report” of sexual misconduct. A person may choose to disclose or complain of sexual misconduct without making a formal report.  A Report is a formal notification of an incident of sexual misconduct to someone at the institution accompanied by a request for action.
4. A student making a Complaint will be provided with resolution options and, if appropriate, accommodation, and will not be required or pressured to make a Report.
5. The process for making a Complaint about sexual misconduct involving a student, faculty, or staff member is as follows:
   • The Complaint and any details surrounding the Complaint should be made communicated to the Director of Education by sending an email to educationdirector@sadacollege.ca or the President at president@sadacollege.ca.  The Complainant should direct the complaint to the Director of Education unless they do not receive a response within two business days, or when more urgent attention to the matter is required, or if the individual feels more comfortable addressing their complain to the President.
6. The process for responding to a Complaint of sexual misconduct involving a student is as follows:
   • The Director of Education or the President (the “Receiver”) will acknowledge receipt of the complaint within three business days.
   • The college will investigate the Complaint through a variety of ways including gathering details pertaining to the complaint from the complainant, students, faculty, or staff.
   • The Receiver will communicate within seven business days (or sooner if the matter is deemed more urgent by the Receiver) the results of their investigation and any potential rectification that will occur.
   • If the Complainant is not satisfied with the outcome, they can elevate the Complaint to a “Report”.
7. The process for making a Report of sexual misconduct involving a student, faculty, or staff is as follows:
   • The individual making a Report should submit an email with details of the event or actions they would like to report. Reports are generally more severe and urgent than Complaints. All individuals involved and/or affected should be detailed in the Report, and desired outcome(s) should also be included in the report.
   • The Report should be communicated to the Director of Education by sending an email to educationdirector@sadacollege.ca or the President at president@sadacollege.ca.  The Complainant should direct the complaint to the Director of Education unless they do not receive a response within two business days, or when more urgent attention to the matter is required, or if the individual feels more comfortable addressing their complaint to the President.
8. The process for responding to a Report of sexual misconduct involving a student, staff, or faculty is as follows:
   • The Director of Education or the President (the “Receiver”) will acknowledge receipt of the complaint within three business days.
   • The college will investigate the Complaint through a variety of ways including gathering details pertaining to the complaint from the complainant, students, faculty, or staff.
   • The Receiver will communicate within seven business days (or sooner if the matter is deemed more urgent by the Receiver) the results of their investigation and any potential rectification that will occur, including details of how and when the rectification will occur.
   • If the individual that submitted the Report is not satisfied with the outcome, they can pursue a review of the investigation results and the determination of rectification utilizing the college’s Dispute Resolution Policy.
9. The College will uphold a “Non-Retaliation” policy where it will not permit any individual submitting a Complaint or a Report of Sexual Misconduct to be pursued in any manner of reprisal or be threatened for retaliation or reprisal by individuals that the Complaint or the Report is about. Individuals contravening the Non-Retaliation Policy will be subject to review and potential action up to and including dismissal from their education with the college (if a student) or from their employment and/or work (if a faculty or staff member).
10. Any processes undertaken pursuant to this policy will be endeavoured to be based on the principles of professional fairness. All parties involved will be treated with dignity and respect as far as possible by the college.
11. All information related to a Complaint or Report is confidential and will not be shared without the consent of the parties, subject to the following exceptions:
    • If an individual is at imminent risk of severe or life-threatening self-harm.
    • If an individual is at imminent risk of harming another.
    • There are reasonable grounds to believe that others in the institutional community may be at significant risk of harm based on the information provided.
    • Where reporting is required by law.
    • Where it is necessary to ensure procedural fairness in an investigation or other response to a Complaint or Report.

Sada College will provide notification by 5:00am PST if the campus will be closed due to snow or any other emergency. Notification will be provided clearly on the front page of the sadacollege.ca website. If notification is not provided on the website, the campus will remain open for in-person classes, when required. Instructors may move any canceled in-person classes online at their sole discretion and will communicate these requirements directly to students via email. If the campus needs to close suddenly due to an emergency, the college will make every effort to communicate with students in person, via the sadacollege.ca website and via email. As many students and staff are attending classes online and working remotely, the Vancouver campus closure will not affect online classes, and all online classes will continue to operate, unless notified otherwise. 

Where a student has an identified substance misuse challenge, Sada College requires one year of sobriety prior to entering a program. Documented support from external substance misuse counsellors as well as an external support system may be required.

If a student relapses and misuses substances while attending a program at Sada College, they will be required to withdraw from their program until such time that they can provide evidence of their fitness to attend. Note that this policy applies in addition to any other conditions that may result from a breach of the general rule prohibiting drug and alcohol use while attending programs at Sada College.

Note that this policy applies in addition to any other conditions that may result from a breach of the general rule prohibiting individuals with a history of substance misuse to be in active relapse while attending programs at Sada College.

Where a student has a special physical, medical or academic need, whether the need is self-identified or identified by a health-care professional, the student may inform the College about that need prior to entering into a student contract with the College. This identification will allow both the student and the College to assess whether, and to what extent, the College can reasonably accommodate the student’s need within the experiential and academic programs offered by the College.

If a student self-identifies as having a special need, the student must:

• Meet admission requirements;
• Inform the College in a timely manner prior to entering into a student contract;
• Upon request by the College, provide to the College credible and sufficient documentation to verify the student’s legitimate need, including medical documentation where applicable;
• Provide details regarding the student’s abilities and the effects of any disability;
• Cooperate reasonably in the accommodation process; and
• Accept a reasonable proposal by the College to accommodate the student’s need.

Where a student self-identifies as having a special need, Sada College will:

• Seek credible and sufficient documentation to verify the nature and extent of the student’s legitimate need, including medical documentation where applicable;
• Solicit reasonable details regarding the student’s abilities and the effects of any disability;
• Act in good faith to develop an accommodation plan for the student if the College can reasonably accommodate the student’s need;

In considering any proposed accommodation plan, the College must:

• Ensure that academic standards are maintained;
• Consider the resources reasonably available to the College;
• Be practical, while remaining open to innovative ideas;
• Consider the impact of the proposed accommodation, directly and indirectly, upon other students, including their learning outcomes, rights and morale; and
• Consider the impact of the proposed accommodation, directly and indirectly, upon the College’s staff; and
• Document the accommodation process.

Students receiving funding from third party funding agencies may have to abide by additional attendance criteria as determined by their funding agency. Student attendance information is generally provided to third party funders through monthly progress reports.

A currently enrolled student who meets the following requirements may be permitted to challenge a course at Sada College on the grounds that the student has already received recent comparable training and can demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the relevant subject.

A student who successfully challenges a course at Sada College shall receive credit for that course as if they had attended the course and successfully passed it (Practicum courses are not eligible for transfer of credits).

Procedure:

1. The student must submit a written request to challenge a course to the student’s Admissions Adviser no less than 10 business days prior to the start date of their program. In extenuating circumstances, the Director of Education or President can review a course challenge less than 10 business days prior to the course, but will do so at their sole discretion. The student will submit the written request to the Director of Education and the President of the College. Either the Director of Education or the President will review and assess the request, and determine and communicate the outcome.
2. The student must provide supporting documentation in the form of course outlines and transcripts and must meet any requests for additional documentation or meetings that the Director of Education or President requires to help them ascertain the equitability of the course(s) for which the student is seeking credit.
3. The course must have been completed with a minimum grade of a “C” or equivalent and must have been completed within the last five years to receive transfer credit. The Director of Education or President may require other or additional methods, such as demonstrations, to assess the student’s knowledge and capability in direct relation to the course.
4. In some cases, even if credit is provided, the Director of Education or President may still require the student to audit the course without the student paying a tuition fee, if they believe doing so will be integral for the student’s academic success within the College. When a student audits a course, the student will not receive credit for the course, but will still be expected to fully participate in the course. See the College’s Course Audit Policy for more information.

Within ten business days from the date on which the College receives the last of all required information from the student, the Director of Education or President will provide the written decision whether to permit the student to receive credit for the course(s) requested. A copy of the decision and any credit evaluation form utilized will be placed in the student’s file. The decision of the Director or Education or President is final and cannot be appealed.

Sada College believes that its students should acquire abilities to practice the skills they learn during their studies at the college in a practical setting. As a result, Practicums are a required part of all diploma programs at Sada College. Practicums further help students achieve each program’s objectives and serves to prepare them for various employment opportunities they may wish to pursue after graduating.

1. The requirements for participation in any Practicum are as follows:
   a) Students must meet the ‘Good Standing Policy’ to be eligible for a Practicum.
   b) The student must be placed in a Practicum that is relevant to their skill, program, and desired area of employment.
2. The process by which a student will be placed for a Practicum will be as follows:
   a) The student may approach any organization on the list on their own accord to seek a Practicum placement.
   b) A student may find a Practicum placement of their own choosing, provided the placement will meet the learning objectives of their program. Students must receive approval for any Practicum placement from Student Services.
   c) If a student does not wish to pursue a Practicum placement on their own, Student Services will place the student in an available placement. If a student refuses the placement, and does not find a placement on their own, their program will be considered incomplete.
3. Sada College, the student, and Practicum host, will enter into a written agreement detailing each party’s responsibilities and the activities the student will undertake during the work experience. A copy of the agreement will be provided to the student before the start date of the work experience.
4. The process by which the student will be evaluated in relation to the work experience component is as follows:
   a) The practicum host will fill out an evaluation form provided by the college, and the student will be provided with at least one written evaluation in relation to their Practicum.
5. Sada College will monitor the student’s progress during their Practicum as follows:
   a) A staff member from Student Service will check with the Practicum host to ensure the student is meeting the host’s attendance requirements; and
   b) A staff member from Student Services will check with the Practicum host to ensure the student is meeting the learning objectives of their specific program.
6. If a student is unable to complete their practicum within the dates specified on their contracts, due to medical or personal circumstances, they will be required to receive an extension that is approved by the Director of Student Services or designate.
   a) If an extension is granted, the student will be given an Amendment to their contract with a new program completion date. Each requested or required extension will be considered on an individual basis according to the circumstances of the situation.
7. Students are required to meet all their Practicum requirements in order to complete their program and their program will be considered incomplete until they do so.

To ensure a successful zoom classroom meeting, and engage in a productive learning environment, please keep the following “do’s and don’ts” in mind:

Do’s

• Show up professionally; find a quiet space in your home and dress appropriately
• Wear headphones if you are in a shared space. This is important to mitigate background noise and to ensure confidentiality in the classroom
• Ensure you have a strong internet connection. Plug directly into the modem with an ethernet cable if possible to ensure the strongest connection
• Use a desktop or laptop for class so that the screen is large enough to be able to see your entire class
• Make sure your full name shows up appropriately
• Be aware of your background, lighting, and noise.
• Mute your microphone when you’re not speaking 
• Raise your virtual hand using the zoom function. This helps the instructor keep track of who raised their hand first.
• Turn off/silence cell phone
• Be on time to class. Communicate with your instructor (via email) if you will be late or if you need to leave early
• Maintain eye contact with the speaker on the screen.
• Treat the classroom as a confidential space. Many classes include personal stories, sensitive discussions, skills practice, and case examples. Please respect your classmates’ privacy by keeping what is shared in class within the class.
• Be kind and compassionate: If you wouldn’t say something out loud in the physical presence of your instructor and peers, then it’s not appropriate to say in a Zoom session or type into a chat window. Courtesy, compassion, and generosity go a long way in group settings.

Don’ts

• Share the zoom access information for your class with others
• Do not log in from a public space where the screen would be visible to members of the public
• Do not record any part of a class. This includes audio recordings, video recordings, screen recordings, and recordings made using external devices such as a cell phone.
• Do not take screenshots, photographs, or screen captures of classmates, instructors, presentations, chat discussions, or shared materials without express permission.
• Do not save, download, copy, distribute, or share Zoom transcripts, captions, chat logs, or any other record of classroom discussions.
• Do not use AI meeting assistants, automated transcription services, browser extensions, or other technologies that record, transcribe, summarize, or transmit classroom discussions without prior authorization.
• Do not share classroom discussions, personal stories, case examples, or other confidential information outside of class unless permission has been explicitly granted.
• Walk or drive during the class
• Use the private chat or text messaging for side conversations with classmates during class
• Sit in front of a window or bright light, this will make your face too dark to see.
• Have conversations with household members off camera.
• Allow household members to observe or listen to class; try to limit the amount that people walk around behind you during the class
• Engage in texting, social media, work from other classes, or other distractions while in class.
• Do not log in using a cell phone.