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Trial Division – ss. B.i.3(b) and B.i.3(b) of Code – forged or falsified academic record – knowingly forged, altered, or falsified and circulated a document which purported to be a Transcript of Consolidated Academic Record – Student did not attend the hearing – Panel was satisfied that the hearing could proceed in the Student’s absence – reasonable notice of hearing provided – Student knowingly forged or falsified a Transcript of Consolidated Academic Record and circulated the document to a company that provides background screening services to employers – finding of guilt – no evidence of the character of the Student or extenuating circumstances – forgery or falsification of a transcript is among the most serious offences which undermine academic integrity and negatively impact the University Community – there is a strong need for deterrence of similar misconduct – immediate suspension for a period of up to five years immediate suspension from the University for a period of up to five years; a recommendation that the Student be expelled, as per s. C.ii(b)(i) of Code; and a report to the Provost for publication.

Trial Division – s. B.i.1(b) of the Code – knowingly obtained and/or provided unauthorized aid – Student submitted answers on final assessment and term in two different courses that were nearly identical to answers submitted by other students - motion granted to hear matters regarding the final assessment together - Student did not attend the hearing – Panel was satisfied the hearing could proceed in the Student’s absence – finding of guilt – Student had nearly identical answers to final assessment which matched answers posted to Chegg.com – Student collaborated with other students on two term tests in a different course - final grade of zero in both courses; four-year suspension; five-year notation on the Student’s academic record; report to the Provost for publication.

Trial Division – section B.i.1(b) of Code – knowingly obtained and/or provided unauthorized aid – plagiarism – Student submitted answers on final assessment that were nearly identical to answers submitted by other students - motion granted to hear matters regarding the final assessment together - Student did not attend the hearing – Panel was satisfied the hearing could proceed in the Student’s absence – finding of guilt – Student had nearly identical answers to final assessment which matched answers posted to Chegg.com – final grade of zero in both courses; three-year suspension; four-year notation on the Student’s academic record; report to the Provost for publication.