The Institute reserves the right to change these policies through administrative approval.
Academic Freedom Policy
Policy #1: Academic FreedomAcademic freedom in teaching, research, and dissemination of knowledge is essential to learning. Persons engaged in teaching, research, and dissemination of knowledge are entitled to freedom in carrying out teaching and in discussing their...
Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Respectful & Fair Treatment Policy
Policy #2: Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Respectful & Fair Treatment2.1 Purpose CiiAT fully subscribes to the Canadian and International Human Rights codes. These codes prohibit discrimination on any or all of the following grounds: race, gender, ancestry, place of...
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Policy #3: Sexual Misconduct3.1 Purpose CiiAT - The Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy is committed to the prevention of and appropriate response to sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct refers to a spectrum of non-consensual sexual contact and behaviour...
Respectful and Fair Treatment of Students Policy
Policy #4: Respectful and Fair Treatment of Students4.1 Purpose The Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy is committed to ensuring that its learning environment promotes the respectful and fair treatment of all students. While on CiiAT - The Canadian...
Information Privacy and Security Policy
Policy #5: Information Privacy and Security5.1 Purposes Any information collected by the Institution from students is for the purposes of delivering the Institution’s programs effectively, and to maintain compliance standards through reporting. CiiAT collects and...
Social Media and Technology Policy
Policy #6: Social Media and TechnologyAt CiiAT, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism extends to the use of technology and social media. The following guidelines are aligned with industry standards to ensure that students uphold the integrity of the...
Administrative Conflict of Interest Policy
Policy #7: Administrative Conflict of Interest7.1 Purpose CiiAT is dedicated to maintaining a transparent and impartial relationship between students and the institution. A conflict of interest occurs when personal, financial, or other considerations have the...
Intellectual Property Policy
Policy #8: Intellectual Property8.1 Purpose Art therapists assign credit to those who have contributed to any research publication in proportion to their contribution to said publication. Art therapists must honour the intellectual property of others; they must also...
Online Education Policy
Policy #9: Online Education9.1 Learning Management System (LMS) All CiiAT’s programs and courses are supported by a Learning Management System (LMS). The Learning Management System (LMS) at CiiAT is available 24/7 (subject to maintenance requirements). Students have...
The Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy is committed to providing clear and detailed policies that meet the requirements of the Private Training Institutions Branch of British Columbia.