Search

Trial Division – section B.i.1(f) of Code – submission of academic work containing purported statements of fact that had been concocted – Student did not attend the hearing – Panel was satisfied the hearing could proceed in the Student’s absence – Student fabricated data used in their thesis and in an essay published in a journal – finding of guilt – the offence in question was one of the most serious offences, which had the potential to jeopardize the integrity of the University and its degrees and risked enormous detriment to the University – final grade of zero in the course; recommendation to Governing Council to recall the Student’s degree; permanent notation on the Student’s academic record; report to the Provost for publication.  

Discipline Appeals Board – Student sought to challenge the decision on liability and sanction made by the Tribunal – The Student’s notice of appeal did not disclose any basis for Panel to interfere with the Tribunal’s Order – The Panel found no reversible error in fact or in law in the Tribunal’s decision – appeal dismissed.

Trial Division – sections B.i.1(b) and B.i.3(b) of Code – unauthorized assistance – cheating, academic dishonesty or misconduct - Student did not attend the hearing – Panel was satisfied the hearing could proceed in the Student’s absence – Student collaborated with other students on several term tests and final exams in three different courses – obtaining unauthorized assistance on an academic examination is a serious offence that strikes at the heart of academic integrity – the appropriate sanction must send a strong message to other students that such misconduct is considered a serious offence – the onus is on the Student to put forward any mitigating circumstances – no mitigating circumstances as Student did not participate – final grade of zero in each course; four-year suspension; five-year notation on the Student’s academic record; report to the Provost for publication.