Case 609
Type of Content
University Tribunal Decision
Chair
Lax, Clifford
Outcome/sanction
Expulsion
Grade Assignment of 0 for course
Notation on transcript ( Permanent )
Suspension ( 5 years )
Trial Division – s. B.i.1(b) and s. B.i.1(c) of Code – unauthorized aids and impersonation – impersonated a professor to obtain a copy of a midterm test and the answer key – hearing not attended – reasonable notice provided – evidence from the computer systems manager – Student denied the charges – wide ranging and serious damaging repercussions to the University community – plagiarism offence – innocent classmate under suspicion – finding of guilt based on evidence – offences are of brazen nature – need for general deterrence – grade assignment of zero for courses; five-year suspension; recommendation that the Student be expelled; permanent notation on transcript; report to Provost