Academic Integrity
About the Academic Integrity Team
The Academic Integrity Team is here to support you in understanding and upholding NAIT’s academic standards. We ensure fair, consistent processes during academic misconduct investigations and maintain accurate records. Beyond responding to concerns, our team provides pro-active education, resources and support to help you uphold the values expected in your learning.
What is Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is critical to the educational mission of NAIT. Academic integrity means staying committed to six core values - honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage – even when things are difficult.
Honesty
Honesty is the foundation of integrity and a prerequisite for full realization of trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility.
Trust
Trust is a fundamental pillar of the academic pursuit, it is reciprocal and allows for collaboration, sharing information, and the ability to circulate or share ideas without fear.
Fairness
Fairness is an essential factor in the establishment of ethical communities because it reinforces the importance of truth, ideas, logic, and rationality.
Respect
Academic communities succeed when there is respect for community members and for the diverse and sometimes contradictory opinions expressed.
Responsibility
Responsibility at an individual and community level is necessary to create and support an Academic Integrity culture and to combat apathy.
Courage
Only by exercising courage is it possible to create communities that are responsible, respectful, trustworthy, fair, and honest, and strong enough to endure regardless of the circumstances they face.
Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
NAIT has a policy, procedure, and short course that explains student rights and expectations regarding Academic Integrity. Review these resources and complete the Academic Integrity course so you understand what’s expected in your academic work, as well as the process followed if concerns arise.
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Misconduct Procedure
Academic Misconduct Appeal Form
Complete the NAIT Academic Integrity Course
(This course is only accessible to students currently enrolled at NAIT)
What happens when academic misconduct is suspected?
1Receive Written Notice
When there is an Academic Misconduct Concern, you will receive an email with details.
2Respond and Confirm
Respond within 5 business days.
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It’s important to respond within the 5-day window, or a decision may be rendered without your input.
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Select and confirm your meeting date, or indicate you will provide your perspective in writing
3Share Your Perspective
Share your perspective with your Instructor.
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You have an opportunity to share your perspective on what happened as well as any supporting information or evidence.
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You may do this by meeting with your instructor, in-person or virtually, or by sending a written response via email.
4Receive Final Decision
After the meeting, your Instructor will review all of the information to come to a decision of responsible or not responsible for academic misconduct.
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NAIT has a variety of support services that provide the tools, resources, and community to support your wellbeing and your success.
Have questions or need help?
FAQ's: Academic Integrity FAQs
Email us: academicintegrity@nait.ca.
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