Staff Process
There is a set procedure to be followed when an academic staff member raises a concern regarding a breach of academic integrity. When a case of academic misconduct is identified the Course Convenor will initiate the process for managing this by submitting a concern via the online Student Academic Integrity Management System (SAIMS) in PeopleSoft. The process is shown in the flow chart below.
Prior to interviewing the student(s) the Course Convenor may wish to seek advice from the Program Convenor or the Head of School, particularly in regard to a more serious breach. To assist with determining the seriousness of the breach, a Seriousness Matrix (developed by Yeo and Chien, of Curtin University, and adapted with permission) is provided and this will facilitate consistent decision-making with regard to the level of the offence.
Flow chart [IMG]
Seriousness matrix [PDF]
Yeo and Chien article [PDF]
Learning Services referral form [DOC]
More serious or repeat breaches will be forwarded to the Chair of the Faculty Assessment Board for investigation and resolution. A case may also be escalated to the Chair after investigation by the Course Convenor.
Cases are finalised within 28 days. On finalisation students are advised that the breach has been centrally recorded on the Student Academic Integrity Management System and will be taken into account when determining a response to any future breach. Students are also advised that they do have a right of appeal. If the matter has been handled at Course Convenor level, the appeal is via the Chair of the Faculty Assessment Board and if it has been handled by the Chair then the appeal is via the University Appeals Committee.