1. Purpose

This policy establishes the standards of academic integrity and outlines the procedures for addressing academic misconduct. It aims to promote honesty, fairness, and responsibility within the learning environment.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all students, faculty, and staff engaged in academic activities, assessments, and scholarly work within the institution.

3. Principles of Academic Integrity

All members of the academic community are expected to uphold the following principles:

• Honesty: Presenting one’s own work truthfully and acknowledging the contributions of others.
• Fairness: Ensuring equal opportunity and following institutional guidelines.
• Respect: Valuing the work and ideas of others.
• Responsibility: Taking ownership of one’s actions and adhering to academic expectations.
• Trust: Building a culture where integrity is the foundation of all academic activities.

4. Academic Misconduct Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Plagiarism: Using another person’s work, ideas, or words without proper acknowledgment.
• Cheating: Using unauthorized materials or assistance during assessments.
• Fabrication: Falsifying data, results, or information.
• Collusion: Unauthorized collaboration on assignments meant to be completed individually.
• Impersonation: Assuming the identity of another person for academic purposes.
• Facilitation: Assisting others in committing academic misconduct.

5. Reporting and Investigation

Suspected cases of academic misconduct must be reported to the Academic Office. Reports will be reviewed, and investigations will follow established institutional procedures to ensure fairness and due process.

6. Consequences

Penalties for academic misconduct may include warnings, grade penalties, assignment resubmission, suspension, or dismissal, depending on the severity of the violation.

7. Appeals

Students have the right to appeal decisions related to academic misconduct. Appeals must be submitted in writing within the 3 days and will be reviewed by the designated appeals committee (AEB).

8. Review of Policy

This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure its relevance and alignment with institutional and regulatory requirements.