Academic Integrity Policy
This policy sets out the importance of maintaining academic integrity within the e-learning and training environment. It defines the forms of academic misconduct, outlines the procedures for addressing such violations, and specifies the sanctions that may be applied in order to prevent and minimize breaches.
Definition and Importance of Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a core value in all institutional practices. It emphasizes honesty, fairness, trust, respect, and responsibility among all members of the e-learning community, including trainers, trainees, and administrative staff.
It represents an ethical code of conduct that governs the work of all members of the institution. It provides principles and standards that guide behavior and ensure ethical practices. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating on examinations, plagiarism, submitting projects not produced by trainees, falsifying results, bias, forging documents, or attempting to circumvent regulations. Any behavior that infringes on the rights of others, provides misleading information, or involves submitting inauthentic work constitutes academic misconduct.
Forms of Academic Misconduct
Examples include:
Procedures and Sanctions
In cases of academic misconduct, disciplinary actions may include:
Scope of Application
This policy applies to all beneficiaries of the training programs. The institution is committed to ensuring its enforcement, and all staff members are expected to comply with it. Any violation of this policy will subject the offender to disciplinary action in accordance with the university’s established procedures and code of conduct.
