Identifying Misconduct
Summary of Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct is defined by the Code of Student Behaviour, organized into broad categories including offences under the Code, sanctions and their impacts, the discipline process, appeals, and the rights for students being charged under the Code.
The following is a summary of offences that relate to inappropriate academic behaviour; please check the Code for the most detailed and current definitions.
There are five categories of cheating:
- Possessing unauthorized material (such as crib notes, notes written on hands or other body parts, electronic devices not specifically permitted, or copying from another student)
- Misrepresenting one person as another for an exam or assignment,
- Substantial editorial or compositional assistance,
- Resubmitting material already graded for credit (sometimes referred to as "self-plagiarism), and
- False or fabricated claims, data or references.
If a student is disruptive to the teaching and/or learning process, the instructor may dismiss that student from Class for a maximum of three hours of class time (traditional classes), or one week of an online course or other online activities.
The incident should be documented in an email to the Dean or Designate of the faculty. If the student is Disruptive again, the record of behaviour exists and the Dean or Designate can then proceed with a charge under the Code.
Specific procedures are outlined in Section 30.5.3 of the Code.
Summary of Non-Academic Misconduct
In order for an academic community to be successful, students, faculty and staff need to feel safe and respected in their learning, working or student residence environments. The Code provides the process for addressing complaints against students. If you have a complaint against a member of the faculty or staff, contact the Office of Safe Disclosure and Human Rights.
In addition, all members of the University Community are subject to the Discrimination, Harassment and Duty to Accommodate Policy. Allegations against student under this policy are addressed through the Code.