Definitions

Appeal: process by which students may appeal a decision of the Academic Integrity Policy 

 

Allegation: refers to information sent to the Dean by a course instructor relating to their concern that a student may have committed a violation of the policy 

 

Committee: refers to the Senate Student Academic Integrity Appeals Committee 

 

Dean: refers to the chief academic and administrative of a Faculty or an Associate Dean or Director of the faculty who has been tasked to manage academic misconduct 

 

Disciplinary record: Retained by the university in respect of a student who has committed a violation of the Policy. Note: A disciplinary record is kept confidential. 

 

Evidentiary Records: consequently records that are created as a result of an allegation 

 

Examination: tests, quizzes, mid-term, final and deferred examinations 

Expulsion from the university: the permanent termination of all a student’s rights and privileges as a student at the university 

 

Faculty: A major teaching division of the University divided into departments and schools managed by a Dean 

 

Instructor: any individual employed by the University to teach 

 

Meeting: scheduled discussion in person or through electronic communications 

 

Misconduct: actions by a student that constitute a violation of the academic integrity standards 

 

Ombuds Services: provides advice and guidance on matters of procedure related to the policy 

 

Policy: The Academic Integrity Policy of Carleton University 

 

Provost: The Provost is responsible for academic and strategic planning and for fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovation for students, faculty and staff. The Provost represents Carleton academics externally and is responsible for ensuring that Carleton is competitive in Canada and an academic leader across the world.

 

Senate Executive: a standing committee of the senate appointed by the Senate. 

 

Senate Student Academic Integrity Appeals Committee is a Standing Committee appointed by Senate 

 

Student: any person who at the time of the alleged violation of the policy 

 

Suspension: is a sanction under this policy that removes a student’s right to register in any courses or to be awarded by a degree, diploma, or certificate for a specified period of time 

 

University Registrar's Office: the office that provides procedural advice to instructors, students, faculties and university administrators