dispute resolution

The College uses Dispute Resolution (DR) to facilitate the resolution of suitable complaints regarding members of the profession. DR is voluntary and without prejudice to the parties. The results of the DR process are similar to those that would be expected following a full investigation and/or contested hearing.

The members in the cases reported here have consented to the publication of a summary of the complaint and its resolution.

Member: Not identified
Decision: Admonished by Investigation Committee

Following notification by an employer, the Registrar initiated a complaint against a member of the College. The Registrar alleged that the member had been involved in a physical altercation with his child. The member was also alleged to have uttered a threat to cause death to his spouse. Criminal charges against the member were disposed of by way of discharge. The member’s employer took no disciplinary action with respect to this matter, and there was no suggestion of the member demonstrating violent or aggressive behaviour within the school community.

On November 23, 2007, the Investigation Committee ratified a Memorandum of Agreement between the member and the College, in which the member:

• agreed to be admonished, in writing, by the Investigation Committee
• agreed to provide the Registrar with a written report confirming successful completion of anger management counselling.

When the Discipline Committee finds a member guilty of professional misconduct, the member’s name may be published in Professionally Speaking. If a similar matter is disposed of by the Investigation Committee or DR at the investigation stage, and the result is a caution, the name of the member is not published. The College monitors compliance with all agreements reached through DR.