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What is Academic Integrity?

Demonstration of the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage in all forms of scholarly behaviour (ICAI, 2021).

We want you to succeed!

Adherence to values and standards of academic integrity is an important aspect of the learning and teaching processes. In keeping with the Mission of the College “to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success,” the development and demonstration of academic integrity values and practices contribute to success while maintaining the value of credentials issued by Algonquin College.

Algonquin College and the Academic Integrity Office recognize we have a responsibility to foster academic integrity by providing students, professors and staff with information, resources and educational opportunities about academic integrity and academic misconduct.

AIO Responsibilities

  • Central resource for all members of Algonquin College
  • Neutral party concerning all academic incident cases
  • Promote a culture of Academic Integrity through outreach & education, policies, and procedures

Student Responsibilities

  • Know the Policy: Understand what constitutes an act of academic misconduct.
  • Follow the Professor’s Guidelines: Avoid any activities that may lead to an academic integrity incident.

Policy AA48

Faculty Responsibilities

  • Know the Policy: Understand what constitutes an act of academic misconduct.
  • Investigate all suspected incidents of academic misconduct.
  • File report for incidents that occur as per Policy AA48.

Policy AA48