This Policy covers all students of the College. Students are independent adults with legal and social responsibilities and are accountable for their actions and behaviour. The University of Bedfordshire and Patan College for Professional Studies fosters a community which has an atmosphere of trust and respect and our commitment stands to honour this . Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with these principles. They should show proper concern in their behaviour for the reputation of the University /College and the student body, and for its effect on their fellow students, staff and their juniors . Misconduct is behaviour which interferes with the proper functioning of the University/College and its activities, or those who work and study in the University/College, or which has the potential to damage the reputation of the University/C ollege or the student body. Such behaviour could take place on College premises or elsewhere, and whilst engaged in College related activity or not. Separate regulations are made for dealing with academic offences.
Students of the University studying at partner colleges (Patan College for Professional Studies) will normally be subject to the disciplinary procedures of the partner college in the first instance. Where the alleged misconduct has the potential to damage the reputation of the University or the University’s student body, the University will liaise with the partner college as necessary to determine the appropriate procedures to be followed. At the discretion of the University and the partner college, it may be deemed appropriate for an allegation to be considered under the University’s disciplinary procedures.