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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
Date first approved:
15 October 2010
Date of effect:
Autumn Session
2011
Date last amended:
30 April 2018
Date of Next
Review:
September 2022
First approved by: University Council
Custodian title & e-
mail address:
Director, Academic Quality and Standards Unit
[email protected]
Author: Academic Quality and Policy Specialist, Academic Quality and
Standards Unit
Responsible
Division & Unit:
Academic Quality and Standards Unit,
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Portfolio
Supporting
documents,
procedures & forms
of this policy:
Copyright Policy
Examination Rules
Higher Degree Research (HDR) Supervision and Resources Policy
Information Literacy Inte gration Policy
Privacy Policy
Academic Misconduct ( Coursework ) Procedures
Procedure for Managing Alleged General Misconduct by a Student
Records Management Policy
Research Misconduct and Complaints Management Policy
Student Conduct Rules
Teaching a nd Assessment: Code of Practice – Teaching
Teaching and Assessment: Assessment and Feedback Policy
Teaching and Assessment: Subject Delivery Policy
References &
Legislation:
Higher Educ ation Standards Framework
Audience: Public
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Contents
1 Purpose of Policy 3
2 Definitions 3
3 Application & Scope 4
4 Policy Principles 4
5 Academic Integrity 4
6 Academic Mis c onduct 5
7 Record Keeping 7
8 Reporting 7
9 Roles and Responsibilities 7
10 Version Control and Change History 11

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Purpose of Policy
1
This policy sets out the University ’ s commitment to academic integrity: 1.
reflecting that academic integrity is a shared responsibility across the a.
University;
outlining the roles and responsibilities of the University, faculties, schools b.
and units, staff and students in promoting academic integrity; and
responding to academic misconduct in a fair, consistent, transparent and c.
timely manner.
Definitions
2
Word/Term Definition
Academic
Integrity
Academic integrity involves upholding ethical standards in all aspects of
academic work, including learning, teaching and research. It involves acting
with the principles of honesty, fairness, trust and responsibility and requires
respect for knowledge and its development. Academic integrity is
foundational to the work of the whole academic community, including
students, teachers, researchers, coordinators and administrators.