Warien Rose Academy Policy Manual

Attendance Policy and Participation

• Minimum attendance requirement: 80% attendance across all lectures, workshops, masterclasses and academic engagements.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.
• Unexcused or recurrent absences without formal notification may result in academic penalties or disciplinary action.
• Students are required to notify the administration in advance for any anticipated absences.

Professional engagement begins with professional presence.

Academic and Professional Conduct

Classroom Etiquette

WRA fosters a collegial, respectful and intellectually stimulating learning environment. Students are expected to:

• Maintain professional decorum at all times.
• Refrain from disruptive behaviour or inappropriate demands.
• Observe a no-recording policy. Video, audio recording and photography are strictly prohibited without prior written approval.
• Treat all class discussions, case studies and materials as strictly confidential.

Assignment and Evaluation Standards

• All academic work must be submitted on time, in the prescribed format.
• Persistent late submissions will attract academic penalties.
• Plagiarism, data manipulation and academic dishonesty are grounds for disciplinary action and potential expulsion.

Integrity is non-negotiable in leadership.

Interactive Learning Culture

Students are expected to:

• Engage fully in all interactive sessions, group work and simulations.
• Demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives and constructive discourse.
• Contribute meaningfully to collective learning outcomes.

Leadership is built through dialogue, not monologue.

Professional Dress Code

WRA upholds a professional and modest dress standard to reflect the seriousness of our programs and the executive nature of our community.

• The Academy reserves the right to determine acceptable attire and may issue warnings for non-compliance.

Your appearance speaks before you do.

Ethical Framework and Conduct

WRA students must exemplify the highest standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism, both within and beyond the Academy. Prohibited behaviors include but are not limited to:

• Dishonesty, deception or unethical manipulation.
• Inappropriate personal demands or requests among peers.
• Bullying, harassment, verbal, emotional or physical misconduct, and exclusionary behavior.
• Condescending, abusive or unprofessional behavior.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Respecting the privacy, boundaries and consent of others is foundational to the WRA experience.

• Students must not share personal or confidential information about others without explicit consent.
• Financial solicitation, coercive behavior or exploitation of peer relationships is strictly prohibited.

Trust is the currency of leadership.

Zero Tolerance Policy

WRA upholds a Zero Tolerance Policy for any behavior that compromises the values of respect, professionalism and integrity.

Strictly Prohibited Conduct Includes:

• Bullying, harassment or intimidation.
• Sexual harassment or inappropriate advances.
• Verbal abuse or disrespect toward students, faculty, administration, WRA Board Members and Leadership Committees.
• Walking out during disciplinary or academic proceedings.
• Insubordination or refusal to engage with due process.

Respect is the foundation. Disrespect has no place at WRA.

Specific Clause: Respect Toward Leadership and Administration

Any form of verbal abuse, mockery, threatening language or disrespectful behavior toward members of the Student Affairs Board, Academic Head, Advisory Committees or the WRA Board will trigger immediate and non-negotiable consequences.

Disciplinary Measures

• First offense: formal written warning and mandatory written apology to the affected leader(s).
• Second offense: two-week academic and extracurricular suspension.
• Severe or repeated offenses: immediate dismissal from the Academy with no refund of tuition or fees.

All cases will be adjudicated by the Academic Disciplinary Committee (ADC), with final approval by the WRA Board.

Responsible Use of Technology

• Students are expected to use digital tools ethically, respectfully and constructively.
• Disruption of the learning environment via technology, including misuse of devices or unauthorized activities, is strictly prohibited.

Grievance and Appeals Process

WRA provides a culture of open communication and fairness.

• All grievances must be submitted formally in writing to the WRA Administration.
• Each case will be independently and fairly reviewed, and students will be notified of outcomes within a reasonable timeframe.

Academic Integrity

Academic dishonesty is antithetical to the values of WRA.

• Plagiarism, falsification, collusion and other violations will not be tolerated.
• All work must be original, with proper citations and acknowledgement of sources.

Program Accreditation and Professional Standards

The Women Leaders Executive MBA is a custom-designed, professional leadership program, internationally accredited by the Roxbourg Institute of Social Entrepreneurship (RISE), Switzerland.

Warien Rose Academy is officially authorized to deliver this and other professional MBA programs developed and accredited by RISE. This partnership underscores WRA's commitment to delivering globally recognized, practice-driven education that empowers leaders in real-world contexts.

Key Standards and Expectations

• The Executive MBA and related programs are structured for mid- to senior-level professionals seeking transformative leadership development, not traditional academic study.
• All participants are required to fulfill program requirements, demonstrate competency through assessments and complete all coursework within the designated timeline.
• Certification and graduation are contingent upon full participation, adherence to the Academy's professional standards and successful completion of all modules.

WRA delivers world-class professional education grounded in relevance, rigor and global leadership values.

Acknowledgement of Policy

By enrolling at Warien Rose Academy, students formally acknowledge that they have read, understood and agree to comply with this Policy Manual and all related codes of conduct.

Leadership is not claimed; it is earned through character, consistency and contribution.

Policy Review and Revision

This manual will be reviewed annually by the Academic and Governance Boards to reflect institutional advancement, global best practices and evolving regulatory requirements.

Approval

Approved by: Warien Rose Academy Board

Date: April 1st 2025

Final Note

This document reflects the standard of excellence we uphold at Warien Rose Academy. It is our collective responsibility, students, faculty and administration alike, to preserve the dignity, discipline and distinction of the WRA community.