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University of Alberta students must adhere to the Student Academic Integrity Policy, or the SAIP, which includes descriptions of inappropriate academic behaviour, the sanctions for commission of offences, and explanations of the complete academic integrity and appeal processes.
In addition to the main policy (link provided above), there are four "Related Procedures":
Appendix A: Academic Misconduct
Appendix B: Sanction Descriptions and Impact
Student Academic Misconduct Procedure
Student Academic Misconduct Appeal Procedure
Ensure that you read all FIVE SAIP documents.
Remember, academic integrity is not to be confused with scholarly integrity, which relates to work completed in meeting research and publication goals. The University of Alberta Research and Scholarship Integrity Policy promotes the highest standards of practice and behaviour in research and scholarship, establishes the nature of these expected standards, and identifies instances when these standards have been violated.
Students that engage in professional opportunities, such as practicum placements, internships, co-operative (a.k.a. co-op) work experience or study/work abroad experiences must adhere to the professionalism and ethics standards governing the discipline in which the placement is taking place. The Practicum Intervention Policy deals with issues related to student practicum placements and gives the Deans the authority to protect the public interest by allowing them to vary, withdraw or deny the placement of a student in a practicum.
Student must also use and manage information technology resources responsibly, respectfully and in a manner that reflects high ethical standards, mutual respect and civility. Use of the University of Alberta’s information technology resources must comply with all applicable laws, University of Alberta policies, procedures, appendices and guidelines, including the Information Technology Use and Management Policy.
Misconduct that is considered non-academic in nature is outlined in the University of Alberta Student Conduct Policy, which aims to maintain a learning environment that fosters the safety, security, and the inherent dignity of each member of the community, and ensures that students conduct themselves accordingly.
Key Parts of the SAIP:
Academic Misconduct. This component of the policy lists the various types of academic misconduct (or inappropriate academic behaviours). They are described in detail in Module 2.
The Academic Integrity Process. This component of the policy describes academic misconduct and appeal processes. The overall process is summarized in Module 3.3.
Sanction Descriptions and Impact. This component of the policy lists the types of sanctions that may be imposed on students found to have violated the policy. They are summarized below.
Sanction Descriptions and Impact
Sanction Descriptions and Impact
Appendix B of the SAIP lists the various types of academic misconduct. Note that the definitions are not exhaustive; there may be other comparable or similar behaviours that fit under these categories reflecting the ever-changing nature of post-secondary learning.
Reprimand
Reprimand
A reprimand is a notation of concern comprising a disciplinary record that a student has been found responsible for a policy violation. It is noted in the student’s discipline file, according to the established record retention schedule.
Academic Integrity Conditions
Academic Integrity Conditions
Academic integrity conditions is a sanction that has two components:
the sanction requires that students comply with specific conditions or restrictions, not to exceed the duration of the student’s program, and
provides for (a) specific secondary sanction(s) that will be imposed on the student in the event the student does not satisfy those specific conditions or restrictions.
The conditions and restrictions that may be applied include one or more of the following in order to rectify and or redress the violation:
not to commit any further violations during the term of academic integrity conditions;
to complete a relevant reflection assignment;
to complete an academic integrity workshop or activity for intellectual development;
rewrite and resubmit the course element in question;
to meet such other reasonable conditions considered desirable for protecting the integrity and value of the University of Alberta degree or other accreditations.
Grade Sanctions
Grade Sanctions
Marks for the assessment(s) or the grade for the course may be reduced (partially or in full) as a sanction for academic misconduct.
Remark on a Transcript
Remark on a Transcript
A remark on a transcript of 8 (or 9 for graduate students where the result is a failing grade), indicating inappropriate academic behaviour will remain on the student's transcript for a period of 2 years from the end date of the term for the relevant course. After that time, the notation is removed. If the student has withdrawn from the course, "Remark of 8" may be added directly below the course and may remain on the student's transcript for a time period noted by the Faculty Decision Maker.
Suspension
Suspension
Suspension is a complete withdrawal from the university, the student’s program in the university, all courses, and all university activities for a specified period of time, to a maximum of three years. The student's transcript will indicate the suspension period.
Expulsion
Expulsion
Expulsion is a complete withdrawal from the university for an indefinite period of time. The student's transcript will indicate the expulsion date.
Refusal to Consider Applications
Refusal to Consider Applications
The university may refuse to consider applications for admission to the university for a specified time period or indefinitely.
Rescission of Admission Offer
Rescission of Admission Offer
Rescission of any current offer of admission received by the applicant, whether conditional or final, and cancellation of any registration. This sanction may only be imposed for application-related offences.
Suspension of a Degree
Suspension of a Degree
Upon suspension of a degree the original award of a degree will be removed from the student's central academic record and the transcript will show that the degree has been suspended until the student meets the requirements of the university to clear the suspension.
Rescission of a Degree
Rescission of a Degree
Rescission of a degree means that the original award of a degree will be perpetually deleted from the student's central academic record. The student's transcript will indicate that the degree has been rescinded.
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