• Academic Work Level - Faculty Member or delegate can make decisions on academic work submitted within a course with outcomes such as: Academic Integrity Learning Activity, Warning, Resubmission, Lower grade
• Program Level - An Associate Dean or delegate can make decisions at the course or program level with outcomes such as: Educational Activity, Reduced Course Grade, Course/Program Registration Status
• University Level - A Dean or Registrar (for situations where multiple programs are involved) can make decisions at the university level including outcomes such as: Restricted University Access, Academic Dishonesty Notation on Transcript, Suspension, Expulsion, Rescind Credential

Once you have gathered the initial information, verify that the suspected behaviour(s) falls within the scope of the Academic Code. Then, determine the Level of Academic Impact. Based on the Level of Academic Impact and your role, as a Faculty member, complete the online report form only once you have met with the student for Academic Work Level matters. For Program or University Level matters within the scope of the Academic Code, as a faculty member, you would report the matter, without meeting with the student, for an automated referral to the Associate Dean or Dean/Registrar via the OSCS. 

Still not certain? Use the online reporting tool to help guide you through the process, refer to the resources available on myMRU, review the procedure document and/or connect with the OSCS for a consultation here.

Once a Report is received, the OSCS will determine if the Code applies. If so, they will assign an appropriately trained Investigator. The student Respondent will be notified of the investigation and provided an opportunity to respond. The investigation process includes but is not limited to the interviewing of Witnesses or individuals with relevant knowledge, the gathering and reviewing of materials and documents, and consulting with other appropriate policies, procedures and laws. The findings of the investigation will be summarized in an Investigation Findings Report and whether the policy was indeed violated and, if warranted, the appropriate resolution(s). 

Cases whereby the Respondent takes responsibility for their behaviour(s) and/or where there was limited harm caused may be resolved by an OSCS representative, commonly also the Investigator. 

Cases whereby the Investigator is unable to resolve the incident and/or where the behaviours caused significant or repeated harm to the University Community, the Executive Director of Student Affairs or designate will serve as the Decision Maker. These cases will include additional steps in the process including the Respondent’s opportunity to review the Findings Report, to pose questions to the Investigator, and an invitation to attend a meeting with the Decision Maker prior to a decision being made. 

All decisions will be communicated to Respondents in writing, including reasons for the decision, within ten (10) business days.  

Decisions can be appealed through the Student Appeal Policy & Procedures.

Refer a student to Early Support. This gives the student an opportunity to meet with dedicated, trained, professional staff that can help make connections to the right resources. Early Support offers various resources to guide you here.

Or consult with OSCS. This gives you the opportunity to review the various options available to you, and in turn how to best support the student. We may also help intervene in supporting the student. 

Working alongside the OSCS and Early Support is the multi-disciplinary Student Support and Response Team (SSRT) who is responsible for reviewing, assessing, and responding in a non-disciplinary manner to support the health and wellbeing of students and those impacted by the situation. The team will determine appropriate ways to support the student’s learning, provide access to health and wellbeing services and address any potential risk or harms to the Student, University Community, or others.