Student Integrity And Academic Honesty

Upon enrollment at Aleph University, each student agrees to comply with its institutional policies and regulations. Students are expected to maintain high standards of conduct responsibility fostering civility and promoting the safety of the community

Standards of Student Conduct

Aleph University has dened standards of conduct to make sure that the exercise of one’s rights does not trespass the rights of others or the community. Are duties of the students: the consistent attendance to class, the respectful interaction with student colleagues, and university staf, and fulllment of assignments and projects.
The behaviors listed below will not be tolerated:

1. Unauthorized use of any institutional resources, or properties including the institution name, logo, or seal.

2. Commercial usage of course material. Selling, preparing,copying, or distributing for any commercial purpose course lecture notes, video or audio recordings unless authorized by the institution in advance in writing.

3. Copyright Violation. Federal copyright law restricts the use and/or distribution of copyrighted video and audio recordings without appropriate licenses.

4. Unapproved work publication. To openly publish work completed at or for Aleph University from the end of the student’s nal term of study.

5. False or Misleading Information. Providing false, misleading, or else deceitful information to Aleph University or concerning it to others.

6. Contracting on Behalf of Aleph University. Any attempt to enter a contract on behalf of the University without appropriate approval.

7. Disruptive Conduct. Obstruction or disturbance of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other University events.

8. Bribery. Giving, ofering, promising, requesting, accepting any nancial or other benet with an intention to afect the execution of any act or omission.

9. Disorderly Conduct. Disrespecting instructors or students verbally or by writing. Disrespect through insubordination (deance of authority or denial to obey class rules).

10. Unsuitable attire. Failure to wear suitable clothing which complies with decent dress standards. Students and/or guests may be required to leave University property or University sponsored events for failure to comply with this regulation.

11. Stalking/cyberstalking behavior. Constantly engaging in conduct directed at another person causing a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for his or her safety, or the safety of his or her family.

12. Sexual harassment: unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or any other conduct of a sexual nature that is unwanted and creates a hostile or intimidating learning environment. In the event of reports of any such conduct the institution will carry out the required investigation and respond with the necessary measures including disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion.

Academic Misconduct

Adherence to acceptable standards of academic honesty is an essential aspect of the educational process. Students must guarantee that all coursework, such as exams, assignments and other, are personal and original work done in accordance with adequate academic practices. Students who commit acts of academic dishonesty, also known as cheating, will be subject to disciplinary action. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Taking a test or examination for another student or having a student take a test or examination on one’s behalf.
2. Obtaining answers to test/examination questions through unauthorized materials, unauthorized information or from another student.
3. Submitting the same work previously presented for grading in another course without the professor’s knowledge and/or permission.
4. Obtaining a test/examination, in whole or in part, in advance of its administration, without the professor’s permission.
5. Altering grades or answers on an assignment to regrade.
6. Forging a signature or altering an assessment or report.
7. Failing to follow the instructions of the professor or proctor concerning test-taking practices.

Policy and Penalties for Academic Misconduct

Depending on the nature and extent of the act of the fault, disciplinary actions can be imposed. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Failing grade given for the test/examination with no opportunity to re-write it. This may cause them to fail the course. This penalty will be imposed following consultation with the program coordinator.
2. Requirement that the student completes a coach session on ethics for Academic Integrity.
3. Immediate suspension from the program for a period of not less than the end of the current term in which the student is registered. This penalty will result in automatic failing grades in all courses the student is registered for, and no fees will be refunded for that term. This penalty will only be imposed with approval of the Academic Dean of Aleph University.
4. Expulsion from Aleph University resulting in a permanent notation on the student’s record. This penalty will result in automatic failing grades in all courses the student is registered for, and no fees will be refunded for that term. Infringement of local, state, or federal laws while enrolled in the University may result in immediate dismissal of the student responsible. Students expelled from Aleph University will not be allowed to re-apply.
5. A track record of any disciplinary action taken because of an act of academic dishonesty will be kept on the student’s le in the Registrar’s Oce. Records will be held intact for ve (5) years following the student’s last academic activity.