NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION2011

Essential Policies

Donna Bell

Academic Integrity Officer

Contact Information

dbell@ryerson.cawww.ryerson.ca/ai Academic Integrity

Website https://runner.ryerson.ca/studentworkshops/instructor

– access to AI forms and informationExam PolicyStudent Code of Academic Conduct

Examination Policy Senate Policy 135

www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies

Instructor’s Responsibility for Tests and Exams

Promote the integrity of process Appropriate space Reuse of old tests and exams Rules must be consistently enforced

No cell phones or other unauthorized electronic devicesBags at the front of the roomUse of washrooms – roverNo hats; only clear water bottles with labels removed

Vigilance is key Know how to deal with suspected cheating

Exams at the MTCC(Metro Toronto Convention Centre)

Up to 2000 students per exam session

Generally reserved for large classes

Detailed instructions distributed and information sessions for involved faculty

Student Code of Academic Conduct

Senate Policy 60www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies

Basic Principles Academic Integrity is a core university value Faculty have the responsibility to act when academic

misconduct is suspected Academic Misconduct is

PlagiarismCheatingMisrepresentation of personal performance Submission of false informationDamaging or tampering with the scholarly environmentContributing to academic misconductUnauthorized copying or use of copyrighted materials

Faculty Obligations

Two options available when misconduct is suspectedDiscussion with Academic Integrity Office (AIO) as

facilitatorDiscussion without AIO as facilitator

Determination of academic misconduct is confidential Discussions are non-adversarial If a grade must be assigned, assign a DEF until

investigation is complete Education is key

Penalties Minimum penalty of a “0” on the work May assign an F in the course May additionally assign the Academic Integrity Tutorial (may

be assigned without charging) May consult with the AIO about recommending a higher

penaltyDSDWExpulsion

Disciplinary Notice (DN) is automatic Disciplinary Suspension (DS) for second offence

Procedures when you suspect Academic Misconduct

https://runner.ryerson.ca/studentworkshops/instructor • Information and procedures • Online forms for reporting suspicions• Online forms for academic misconduct

decisions• Online forms for assigning Academic Integrity

Tutorials

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EDUCATION

IS THE

KEYwww.ryerson.ca/ai

www.ryerson.ca/academicintegrity