1. NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION 2011 Essential Policies Donna Bell Academic Integrity Officer

2. Contact Information  dbell@ryerson.ca dbell@ryerson.ca  www.ryerson.ca/ai Academic Integrity Website www.ryerson.ca/ai  https://runner.ryerson.ca/studentworkshops/instructor – access to AI forms and information https://runner.ryerson.ca/studentworkshops/instructor  Exam Policy  Student Code of Academic Conduct

3. Examination Policy Senate Policy 135 www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies

4. Instructor’s Responsibility for Tests and Exams  Promote the integrity of process  Appropriate space  Reuse of old tests and exams  Rules must be consistently enforced  No cell phones or other unauthorized electronic devices  Bags at the front of the room  Use of washrooms – rover  No hats; only clear water bottles with labels removed  Vigilance is key  Know how to deal with suspected cheating

5. Exams at the MTCC (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)  Up to 2000 students per exam session  Generally reserved for large classes  Detailed instructions distributed and information sessions for involved faculty

6. Student Code of Academic Conduct Senate Policy 60 www.ryerson.ca/senate/policies

7. Basic Principles  Academic Integrity is a core university value  Faculty have the responsibility to act when academic misconduct is suspected  Academic Misconduct is  Plagiarism  Cheating  Misrepresentation of personal performance  Submission of false information  Damaging or tampering with the scholarly environment  Contributing to academic misconduct  Unauthorized copying or use of copyrighted materials

8. Faculty Obligations  Two options available when misconduct is suspected  Discussion with Academic Integrity Office (AIO) as facilitator  Discussion without AIO as facilitator  Determination of academic misconduct is confidential  Discussions are non-adversarial  If a grade must be assigned, assign a DEF until investigation is complete  Education is key

9. Penalties  Minimum penalty of a “0” on the work  May assign an F in the course  May additionally assign the Academic Integrity Tutorial (may be assigned without charging)  May consult with the AIO about recommending a higher penalty  DS  DW  Expulsion  Disciplinary Notice (DN) is automatic  Disciplinary Suspension (DS) for second offence

10. Procedures when you suspect Academic Misconduct https://runner.ryerson.ca/studentworkshops/instructor Information and procedures Online forms for reporting suspicions Online forms for academic misconduct decisions Online forms for assigning Academic Integrity Tutorials

11. www.turnitin.com

12. EDUCATION IS THE KEY www.ryerson.ca/ai www.ryerson.ca/academicintegrity