Codes of Conduct

The Policy Statement

Ctl Eurocollege is committed to providing a safe environment for all its Staff and Students free from discrimination and harassment, of any kind, including sexual harassment. 

The Codes help establish common standards of behaviour expected from all Staff and Students. They place an obligation on all to take responsibility for their conduct and to behave cooperatively to establish consultative and collaborative workplaces where people are treated with respect.

General Code of Conduct

This Code places an obligation on all to take responsibility for their behaviour and work cooperatively with colleagues to establish a consultative and collaborative workplace where all are treated with respect.

The employee signs a Code of Conduct form along with the Employment Contract. The signature is valid for the duration of the employment. It is automatically renewed with the renewal of contract. Strict observance of the Code is fundamental to the proper functioning and reputation of the College.

It consists of the following: 

  1. Always act with fairness, honesty and integrity. Respect the opinion of others and treat all with equality and dignity regardless of gender, racial features, origin, political or religious beliefs, physical or social status, age, or sexual orientation.
  2. Promote the mission and objectives of the College when dealing with the Students, Colleagues or Associates and behave with respect to all.
  3. Provide a positive and constructive service to the people you are dealing with.
  4. Comply with both the letter and the spirit of any training or orientation provided to you by the College
  5. Adhere to the policies and procedures of the College and support the decisions and directions of the Administration.
  6. Dress decently, according to basic elements for appropriate and professional business attire, excluding pants, tank tops for men, low-cut blouses or sweaters, or any extreme style or fashion in dress and footwear.
  7. Keep personal hygiene rules and always leave common areas clean after use.
  8. Be punctual; follow the schedule provided through the Contract of Employment.
  9. Facilitate the effective resolution of problems. Follow procedures in taking action or decisions and ensure that you do not exceed the authority of your position.
  10. In case of conflict of interest between your personal interests and those of the College, you must regrettably hand in your resignation immediately.
  11. Respect and maintain the confidentiality of all information gained as Employee, including all computer software and files of the College
  12. Respect and maintain all business documents, records and printouts while working at the College, but also in the case that the Contract is not renewed.
  13. Respect and maintain the confidentiality of individual personal information provided to you by Students or Colleagues.
  14. Do not delete and/or copy any data/information and/or business documents kept on the College’s PCs and/or server and/or laptops accessible to you.
  15. Do not use the email account provided to you by the College for personal use.
  16. Do not use any portable devices provided to you by the College for personal use.
  17. Any personal or sexual comment, gesture or contact that one would not find wanted, welcome or acceptable, will be considered as harassment.
Code of Conduct to Prevent Harassment or Sexual Harassment
The Policy Statement

Harassment is prohibited at Ctl Eurocollege, whether it occurs on College premises, during College-related activities, or through other activities connected to the College community.

All complaints of harassment or sexual harassment are treated seriously, handled with confidentiality, and addressed promptly and fairly.

Ctl Eurocollege is committed to providing a safe environment for all its staff and students and has zero tolerance for any form of harassment.

Any person accused to have sexually harassed or harassed in any other way another person faces disciplinary actions.

Definition of harassment

Harassment is any unwanted conduct that has the purpose of violating a person’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment for that person.

Harassment may be physical, verbal, non-verbal, psychological, or conducted through electronic communications. It may consist of a single serious incident or repeated behaviour.
Examples of harassment include, but are not limited to:

  • Verbal harassment: Offensive remarks, insults, bad comments, threats, or inappropriate jokes.
  • Physical harassment: Unwanted physical contact, intimidation, or other inappropriate physical behaviour.
  • Non-verbal harassment: Offensive gestures, threatening behaviour, or the display of degrading or inappropriate material.
  • Psychological harassment: Intimidation, humiliation, deliberate exclusion, or conduct intended to undermine a person’s dignity or well-being.
  • Online harassment: Offensive, threatening, humiliating, or inappropriate communications through email, social media, messaging applications, or other digital platforms.
Definition of sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that has the purpose of violating a person’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment.
Sexual harassment may consist of a single incident or repeated behaviour and may occur in person, through written or verbal communication, or by electronic means. It may also involve situations in which a person is subjected to pressure, threats, or promises of benefits in exchange for sexual favours.

Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:

  • Physical conduct: Unwanted touching, hugging, kissing or other inappropriate physical contact, as well as sexual assault.
  • Verbal conduct: Unwanted sexual comments, jokes, remarks about a person’s body or appearance, sexual advances, or repeated unwanted invitations for dates or sexual intimacy.
  • Non-verbal conduct: Sexually suggestive gestures, displaying sexually explicit images or materials, or making inappropriate sexual expressions.
  • Electronic harassment: Sending unwanted sexually explicit messages, images, videos, or other sexual content through email, social media, messaging applications, or other digital platforms.
  • Abuse of authority: Using a position of power, influence, or authority to request sexual favours or promise benefits in exchange for sexual activity.

Sexual harassment may occur regardless of a person’s sex or gender and may involve individuals of the same or different sexes or genders. The conduct must be assessed in its context, taking into account its nature, circumstances, and impact. 

Complaint procedures

The complainant has the right to submit a complaint through an informal or formal procedure within Ctl Eurocollege or to report the matter directly to the Police. The complainant shall be informed of the available options and shall have the right to choose the course of action they consider appropriate, in accordance with the applicable legal framework.

The victim can approach the designated persons responsible for receiving complaints of any form of harassment.  The designated persons are:

  1. The Quality Assurance Officer
  2. The Student Counselor
  3. The Student Welfare Officer

When the designated person receives a complaint concerning any form of harassment, they shall:

  • Immediately document the dates, times, and relevant facts relating to the incident(s).
  • Establish the complainant’s wishes and preferred outcome.
  • Ensure that the complainant fully understands the procedures for handling the complaint.
  • Discuss and agree with the complainant on the appropriate next steps, whether through an informal or formal process. The complainant shall be informed that choosing an informal resolution does not prevent them from submitting a formal complaint if they are dissatisfied with the outcome.
  • Maintain a confidential record of all discussions and actions taken.
  • Respect the complainant’s wishes and decisions throughout the process.
  • Inform the complainant of their right to submit a complaint to an external authority or body outside the Institution.
  • Ensure that all actions taken are consistent with the applicable legal framework.
  • In the event of a formal complaint, requests that the Disciplinary Committee meets to consider the matter in accordance with the Institution’s established procedures.
  • The alleged harasser is conducted and asked to reply to the accusations. 
Disciplinary Measures

Disciplinary measures 

Any member of the staff who has been accused for harassment or sexual harassment may be imposed one or more of the following:

  • Verbal warning
  • Written warning
  • Dismissal

In case of student harasser         

Penalties imposed may be one or more of the following:

  • Verbal warning
  • Written warning
  • Expulsion for a period of time
  • Permanent expulsion from Institution

Throughout the complaint procedure, any individual who reports experiencing harassment or sexual harassment shall have the right to seek support from a counsellor or to be accompanied by a person of their choice through this procedure.

Ctl Eurocollege  upon request designates a clinical psychologist to provide appropriate professional support and assistance to individuals who have experienced sexual harassment or any other form of harassment.

Ctl Eurocollege shall ensure that all complaints are handled with sensitivity, impartiality, fairness, and strict confidentiality, in accordance with the applicable legal framework and institutional procedures. Appropriate support shall be made available to complainants throughout the complaints process, while respecting their dignity, rights, and choices. 

Implementation of this policy

Ctl Eurocollege ensures that this policy is widely disseminated within its community. It is included in the staff and student handbook and published on its website.