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Trial Division – ss. B.i.1(d) of Code and B.i.1(b) – plagiarism – unauthorized assistance – Student did not attend hearing – Student had reasonable notice of charges and hearing – Hearing proceeded in Student’s absence - Student submitted written assignments with verbatim or near verbatim similarities to online sources in two different courses – Student submitted a take home exam containing verbatim or near verbatim similarities to online sources – finding of guilt – Student did not cooperate with the disciplinary process – no mitigating factors – strong need for general deterrence for repeat offenders – no prior offences – final grades of zero in both courses; a three-year suspension – four-year notation on Student’s academic record; and report to Provost.

Trial Division – ss. B.i.1(a) and B.i.1(d) of Code – plagiarism – Student submitted final exam similar to three other students in the course - forgery – Student submitted a forged Verification of Student Illness Form in support of requests for exam deferrals in three courses – Agreed Statement of Facts – guilty plea – finding of guilt – Agreed Statement of Facts on Penalty – Student expressed remorse for their conduct – Pattern of dishonesty was an aggravating factor - Severity of the offence and detriment to University were aggravating factors – Strong need for general deterrence – JSP was reasonable – Three-year and four-month suspension from the University; a notation on the Student’s academic record and transcript until graduation; a report to the Provost for publication.