| Policy category | Academic |
|---|---|
| Responsible department |
Student Development and Services
|
| Approval authority | Academic Senate |
The Mission of Nipissing University is to exemplify the highest standards in scholarship, teaching, and research. As such, Academic Integrity is a core value that supports the University’s mission.
The Academic Integrity Policy provides members of the Nipissing University community general guidelines of appropriate academic behaviours and identifies prohibited academic conduct. The intention of Nipissing University is to ensure presumption of innocence, fair treatment, transparent processes, and consistent application in the administration of this policy.
In this policy, you will find:
• Section 1. Purpose
• Section 2. Scope
• Section 3. Policy
• Section 4. Process for the Administration of the Policy
• APPENDIX A – Examples of Academic Misconduct
• APPENDIX B – Guidance on Determining Major vs Minor Academic Misconduct