STUDENT BEHAVIOUR | STUDENT CONDUCT
TMA is committed to providing a safe and productive learning environment. All incidents of student misconduct will be addressed according to a clear and consistent set of procedures. These can be found within the Student Charter and Student Conduct and Discipline Policy [www.tmacademy.co.nz]
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
TMA may utilise social media to enhance its profile and reputation, to listen and respond to posted opinions and feedback, and to motivate loyalty and advocacy. We encourage students to support our activities through personal social networking channels while adhering to ethical and organisational guidelines. We request all students agree to our use of student photos and videos taken during learning with TMA by way of signing our Online safety & permission to use media form. (See Appendix 5.4)
TMA Online Safety & Responsible Use Policy Student Policies & Procedures [www.tmacademy.co.nz]
ONLINE SAFETY & RESPONSIBLE USE POLICY
TMA is committed to creating a safe online learning environment, and to the assurance of TMA students as capable digital citizens. TMA considers the benefits and risks associated with technology use when making any decisions related to the purchase or use of technology. TMA seeks to foster a culture of successful digital citizenship in our students, staff and our wider community. We encourage everyone to take responsibility for themselves. We request all students agree to our online safety agreement terms by way of signing our Online safety & permission to use media form. (See Appendix 5.4)
TMA Online Safety & Responsible Use Policy Student Policies & Procedures [www.tmacademy.co.nz]
ILLEGAL DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
The use and/or effects of alcohol and/or illegal drugs while on TMA premises will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The use or possession of alcohol and/or illegal drugs during course time on site at TMA confirmed by a member of staff, will result in investigation, possible suspension from the course during the investigation, and possible dismissal.
All incidents will be treated as a ‘separate case’ in the evaluation of evidence by the management and staff involved. There will be opportunity for the student to respond. Information about any decisions will be given orally and in writing.
TMA Student Charter Student Policies & Procedures [www.tmacademy.co.nz]
WELLBEING, SAFETY AND HEALTH
TMA provides a safe and healthy working environment and systems for all students, staff, full-time, part-time and adjunct teaching staff, contractors and visitors using the organisation’s facilities and resources, and will comply with any New Zealand legislation regarding Health and Safety. All procedures related to TMA’s Health and Safety: Commitments & Responsibilities Policy [www.tmacademy.co.nz] will also be embedded into courses and comply with the relevant statutory and legislative requirements and the discipline being offered.
All delivery activities are aligned with Health and Safety policy and procedures for the safety of all students, teaching staff and assessors.
EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
TMAs Equal Education Opportunities (EEdO) Policy reflects TMA’s values and stated philosophy of student support and student centric learning. TMA aims to address any inequity and improve the learning experience of any disadvantaged groups in courses across TMA. EEdO will be achieved when factors irrelevant to course requirements no longer act as barriers to learning opportunities at TMA. Such factors could include cultural identity; gender; belief; age; family responsibility marital status; religious; political affiliation; disability; sexual orientation; financial circumstances; health status.
COMMUNICATION & PERSONAL DETAILS
To ensure that all communication will reach you, please notify your Facilitator or Student Service representative if any of your contact details change.
We are required by the Ministry of Education to record your full legal name in our records.
If for any reason you change your name after your first enrolment with TMA, please provide us with the details of your name change and a verified copy of the document to support this.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Please be aware that your personal property is your own responsibility and that TMA will in no way be liable for damage or loss.