LUSAKA GOLDSMITHS UNIVERSITY STUDENT CHARTER
Lusaka Goldsmiths University Student Charter applies to students registered with the University. It explains what we expect from each other in our learning community.

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO/VICE CHANCELLOR

As a student of Lusaka Goldsmiths University you are among a growing number of individuals
studying on our programmes across the country and beyond. At Lusaka Goldsmiths University, we offer life-changing access to high quality education that
meets the diverse needs of our country and the global community. At Lusaka Goldsmiths University, we believe that clear, mutual expectations will help to
improve the quality of your student experience with us and ensure we focus on further enhancements. This Student Charter, sets out what we can expect from each other as partners in our learning community. The Student Charter applies to all students who are registered with Lusaka Goldsmiths
University. The charter is founded on five pillars that connects the university community that is; commitment, support, tasks, courteous and communicate.
It is imperative that every student of Lusaka Goldsmiths University reads the Student Charter.
1. COMMITMENT
As Lusaka Goldsmiths University, we will:
 Provide all information required for you to complete your programme of study
 Provide you with the learning materials and resources that allow you to engage successfully
with your studies.
 Provide opportunities for peer interaction.
As a student, you will:
 Take responsibility for your own learning, pursue your studies with a positive commitment and
do your best.
 Utilise the learning resources available to you on your programme of study.
 Actively participate in any required learning activities and assessments for your programme.
 Do your best to utilise the knowledge and skills being acquired to help positively transform
communities you live in.
2. SUPPORT
As Lusaka Goldsmiths University, we will:
 Provide clear information concerning the level of academic support you will receive.
 Take all reasonable measures to provide appropriate support where disabilities and/or access
requirements may inhibit your learning.
 Provide you with access to online resources required for study; the Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE), student portal and the online library.
 Give you opportunities to provide feedback on the quality of our programmes and support
services, and update you on actions taken in response to the feedback we receive.
 Provide you with appropriate channels to voice any concerns you have throughout the course
of your study.
 Treat any complaints seriously and fairly, and respect confidentiality at all times.
 Invite you to join the Lusaka Goldsmiths University Alumni Network after you have completed
your studies.
As a student, you will:
 Make use of any induction information and exercises offered for your programme.
 Inform us in good time of any access requirement so that we can consider how to meet your
needs.
 Seek advice if you are unhappy with any aspect of your study.
3. TASKS
As Lusaka Goldsmiths University, we will:
 Provide an educational experience that is of a consistently high standard and in line with good
academic practice.
 Provide you with points of contact in case you have questions or need advice.
 Ensure that assessment methods are appropriate and provide you with the opportunity to
achieve the learning outcomes of your programme.
 Provide a robust assessment system using a recognised and credible virtual system.
 Publish exam timetables before the exam period is due to start.
 Provide you with information on what is inappropriate and may constitute an assessment
offence, for example, plagiarism and cheating in examinations, how to avoid it and the
consequences of assessment offences.
 Make all rules and regulations relating to your programme of study available to you, including
those associated with sitting examinations.
 Provide you with your assessment results.
 Evaluate the quality and standards offered to you by recognised persons engaged by Lusaka
Goldsmiths University.
As a student, you will:
 Register and pay the required fees by the published deadlines.
 Be responsible for managing your time so that you submit work by the stipulated deadlines to
avoid any penalties or delays to your progression.
 Know the dates, times and location of your exams and arrive in plenty of time.
 Follow any advice given in your programme information including, but not limited to, methods
of academic writing, good practice of referencing and how to avoid plagiarism.
 Ensure that you understand and comply with all rules and regulations relating to your
programme of study, including procedures regarding your assessment.
 Comply with any expectations and procedures set by the university.
4. COURTEOUS
As Lusaka Goldsmiths University, we will:
 Be courteous and respectful in our interactions with you on all platforms.
 Provide equality of treatment for all regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual
orientation, religion or belief.
 Respect your right to confidentiality.
 Protect all the personal information you provide to us and be aware of all responsibilities in
line with the relevant laws of Zambia.
As a student, you will:
 Be courteous and respectful in your interactions with Lusaka Goldsmiths University staff on
all platforms.
 Be considerate and respectful to the diverse community of students, including the language you
use on the VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) and on other relevant online platforms
including social media.
 Behave in an appropriate manner when taking exams and comply with all examination hall
rules.
5. COMMUNICATE
As Lusaka Goldsmiths University, we will:
 Keep you informed of any updates and changes that affect your programme of study.
As a student you will:
 Check regularly for University correspondence which is being sent to you via email, or on your
student portal.
Mulenga Besa
Chief Executive Officer

1. INTRODUCTION
Lusaka Goldsmiths University endeavours to make quality and affordable university education
accessible to all who seek it. That notwithstanding, the University is cognisant of the fact that,
both at national and international level, there exist standard guidelines that universities on the
processes of admitting prospective students into universities. Lusaka Goldsmiths University
operates within the framework of national and international standards as regards the criteria for
admitting students into programmes of study in the University.
2. GUIDING PRINCIPLE
2.1 Lusaka Goldsmiths University acknowledges the dynamics that exist in the different
professions around and that therefore, there cannot always be a standard criteria used
for admitting students into the University who apply for different programmes of study.
This admission policy document therefore only seeks to give a generally accepted
standard both locally and internationally on the criteria for admitting students in the
University.
2.2 Schools in the University which are experts in their fields and are more abreast on the
particular requirements for prospective students to be admitted into the University to
pursue a particular programme, shall be required to develop and present for Senate
approval with justifications, the specific requirements prospective students applying in
the schools have to satisfy for them to qualify for admission into the University to
pursue those programmes.
3. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY ENTRY QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK
3.1 Zambia’s National Qualifications Framework guiding admission of prospective
students into universities to pursue tertiary education, prescribes the level a candidate
must attain for them to qualify for admission into university. The standard entry
qualification into university currently stand is 5 ‘O’ levels at grade twelve or its
equivalent.
4. LUSAKA GOLDSMITHS UNIVERSITY ENTRY/ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Lusaka Goldsmiths adopts the nationally prescribed entry qualifications for admission
of prospective students into the University as follows:
4(1) UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Subject to other requirements as may be prescribed, the following shall be the
University’s admissions requirements:
(i) 5 ‘O’ Levels or better in any subject including English or its equivalent
(ii) Concessionary admission for persons 45 years and above who do not satisfy (i)
and have evidence of continuous endeavours of academic development.
(iii) Special concessionary entry for persons with a recognisable disability who do
not satisfy (i) and (ii) but have completed their secondary education and wish to
pursue university education.
4(II) DIPLOMA
(i) 3 ‘O’ Levels or better in any subject including English or its equivalent
(ii) Concessionary admission for persons 45 years and above who do not satisfy (i)
and have evidence of continuous endeavours of academic development.
(iii) Special concessionary entry for persons with a recognisable disability who do
not satisfy (i) and (ii) but have completed their secondary education and wish to
pursue university education.
4(2) POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Subject to other requirements as may be prescribed, the following shall be the basic admission
requirements for applicants on Masters and PhD Programmes at Lusaka Goldsmiths
University:
(i) Postgraduate Diploma – Degree and/or Higher Diploma
(ii) Master’s Degree – Bachelor’s Degree with Honours1
(iii) PhD – Master’s Degree
5. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
5.1 All applications shall be received through the University admissions office. Applicants
can apply online thorough the University’s Virtual Learning Environment on
www.lusakagoldsmithsuniversity.ac.zm or by visiting the University’s administrative
office in Woodlands.
5.2 Application forms shall be accessible online upon payment of K 150 application fee
into the University account held at the bank to be advised. Duly completed application
forms together with the relevant supporting scanned academic documents shall be
uploaded on the University’s VLE. Applications can equally be done physically from
the University’s administrative office in Woodlands.
6. SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS
All applications shall be processed within TWO weeks upon successfully submitting
the application. All applicants shall be informed of the outcome of their applications
within TWO weeks regardless of the outcome.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF ADMISSION
All successful applicants will indication their acceptance of admission with the payment
of the prescribed application fee where it is payable after admission. Admitted
applicants shall be given information of the next steps following their successful
application and acceptance to study at Lusaka Goldsmiths University College.
8. REGISTRATION PROCESS
All students admitted to the university shall complete the process of becoming a bona
fide student of the university through registration. Registration requires a student
paying the prescribed amount into the university bank account or, for students outside

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. Distinction Upper class or standard, Merit or Credit.
Zambia where the university banker is not present, sending the registration amount to
the university’s authorised officer, the prescribed amount which officer, shall deposit
the amount paid into the university account.
9. ISSUE OF RECEIPTS
All payments made to the university shall be issued a receipt which shall be proof of
payment to the university. The receipt shall have the university’s official stamp and
particulars of the student including the student number.
10. ISSUANCE OF STUDENT ID AND STUDENT PORTAL LOGIN
CREDENTIALS
Upon receipt of payment, the university shall generate a unique student identification
number for the student. The university shall further generate for the students, student’s
portal log in credentials. The student shall use the login credentials to access their
student portal where all the learning materials will be accessible. Online/recorded
lectures, assignment questions and submission of assignments by students shall be
through the student portal. For online exams, all exam questions shall be accessible via
the student portal and submission of exams answer books shall equally be through the
student portal.

Vice Chancellor/Principal
November 2022

1.0 Policy Purpose
Lusaka Goldsmiths University is an institution of higher education dedicated to
the highest ethical standards in pursuit of its mission. This Code of Ethical
Conduct (Code) is a shared statement of the individual and collective
commitment of members of the LGU community to upholding the ethical,
professional and legal standards we use as the basis for our daily and long-term
decision-making and actions. The Code is of a general nature and equally
addresses specific issues relating to Students of the University and Academic
staff.
1.1Definitions –
In the context of the Code of Conduct LGU means, ‘Lusaka Goldsmiths
University’.
2.0 To Whom the Policy Applies
The Code applies to all members of the LGU community. For purposes of this
Code, LGU community members are: members of LGU Board of
Directors/Council, faculty lecturers and other administrative staff, general staff,
undergraduates and graduates of all faculties, visiting scholars; volunteers; and
others associated with and acting for the University.
3.0 Policy Statement
Members of the LGU community are responsible for sustaining the highest
ethical standards of the University, and of the broader community in which they
function. The University values integrity, honesty and fairness, and strives to
integrate these values into its teaching, research and business activities.
Lusaka Goldsmiths University community members must be cognizant of, and
comply with, the relevant policies, standards, laws and regulations that guide their
work. Each member of the LGU community is individually accountable for their
own actions, and all community members are collectively accountable for
upholding the standards of behavior set forth in this Code and for compliance
with all applicable laws and policies. The following are the primary principles
that the University expects LGU community members to uphold.
3.1 We Respect Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression & Inquiry
Lusaka Goldsmiths University maintains, on behalf of its community, that
academic freedom is essential to the function of education and to the pursuit of
scholarship in universities and, mindful of its commitment to scholarship and to
the free exchange of ideas, affirms that members of the community shall enjoy
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full freedom in their teaching, learning, and research. This includes freedom of
religious belief, of speech, of press, of association and assembly, of political
activity inside and outside the University, the right to petition the authorities, the
public and the University and that students and faculty members as such should
not be required to take any oath not required of other citizens.
The time, place and manner of exercising these rights shall be subject to
reasonable regulation only to prevent interference with the normal functions of
the University. The University’s commitment to academic freedom can be found
in full in the University Charter.
3.2 We Treat Each Other with Respect and Dignity
Lusaka Goldsmiths University is an institution dedicated to the pursuit of
excellence and facilitation of an environment that fosters this goal. Central to this
institutional commitment is the principle that each community member must treat
other community members fairly and with respect and dignity. Also inherent with
these expectations is that the University will not tolerate any instance of bullying
behavior, or retaliation of any kind. Aligned with this principle, Lusaka
Goldsmiths University maintains a policy of non-discrimination and affirmative
action stated as:
“Lusaka Goldsmiths University provides equal opportunities and prohibits
discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race,
color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, or other
characteristics protected under applicable laws in Zambia, in the
administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University
recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and
performance.
The University maintains an affirmative action program in employment for
women and persons with disabilities and requires its employees to make
good faith efforts to comply with the program. The University encourages
those with whom it conducts business to meet the commitments of this
important program.”
3.3 We Act with Integrity
In order to ensure that the University can dedicate itself fully to its mission, it is
expected that an individual’s personal integrity will be reflected not only in
honest and responsible actions, but also in a willingness to provide direction to
others whose actions may be harmful or counterproductive to themselves or the
community. The University expects that members of the LGU community will
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be truthful and forthright; and will not engage in behavior that endangers their
own sustained effectiveness or that has serious ramifications for the safety, health,
well-being or professional obligations of the individual community members
themselves or others.
3.3.1 We Comply with Laws and Regulations
Lusaka Goldsmiths University, through its established policies and procedures,
seeks to ensure that the LGU community members carry out their responsibilities,
duties and obligations consistent with legal and regulatory requirements and
conduct themselves in the best interests of the University. It is the responsibility
of each community member to comply with the applicable standards and
requirements.
Managers and supervisors are also responsible for knowing the legal and
regulatory requirements that pertain to their areas of oversight and responsibility.
They are responsible for determining and ensuring that each community member
has adequate knowledge of the applicable laws and regulations to perform their
work correctly and receive appropriate training on an ongoing basis, as well as
for communicating requirements, evaluating performance, and monitoring
compliance. Managers and supervisors with questions about compliance should
consult with the Office of the Registrar where the University Compliance office
is situated.
3.3.2 We Maintain Confidentiality and Privacy of Information
Members of the LGU community receive and produce various types of
confidential, proprietary and private information on behalf of the University.
Access to confidential information should be limited to those who require it to
discharge their duties. When confidential information is received, community
members have a responsibility to maintain and safeguard this information and use
it with consideration and ethical regard for others. Non-public information
regarding the University must not be divulged to an outside party, or to those
within the University, except for legitimate business, research or academic
purposes. Members of the community must not directly exchange with another
institution University information that includes prospective tuition, financial aid
or salary plans.
A community member’s obligations regarding confidential information continues
after their employment, academic, or other relationship with the University ends.
It is imperative that all members of the University community comply with all
laws, regulations, third-party contracts and University policies and procedures
pertaining to the use, protection and disclosure of confidential information.
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3.3.3 We Avoid and Disclose Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
All decisions and actions taken by members of the LGU community in the
conduct of University business, research and teaching, must be done in a manner
that promotes the best interests of the University. Community members have an
obligation to address both the substance and the appearance of conflicts of interest
and commitment and, if they arise, to disclose them according to the University’s
relevant policies and guidelines on Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy.
Individuals must also withdraw from deliberations, voting or other decisionmaking processes where a conflict of interest exists or might arise.
3.3.4 We Maintain & Report Complete & Accurate Financial Information
Members of the LGU community are required to adhere to University policies for
financial accounts, reports, expense reimbursements, time and effort submissions,
and other transactions and documents. Requirements include maintaining
accurate books, records and University financial reports to reflect complete and
accurate information.
3.3.5 We Follow Signatory Authority Delegations
Accepting an agreement or contract, including sponsored project funding, may
create a legal obligation on the part of the University. This requires compliance
with the terms and conditions of the agreement as well as applicable laws and
regulations. Therefore, only those community members possessing authority
delegated by an appropriate University official may enter into agreements or
contracts on behalf of the University. Community members who do not have this
delegated authority cannot sign agreements.
3.3.6 We Ensure a Healthy and Safe Environment
Each community member has a shared responsibility to ensure a safe workplace
and to protect the health and safety of all who work, study and for the future, will
live within Lusaka Goldsmiths University premises, as well as of visitors. This
means adhering to health and safety policies and practices; complying with all
environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and related University
policies; attending required training; and reporting unsafe conditions, equipment
or practices through appropriate reporting channels.
Members of the LGU community must also adhere to all applicable
environmental laws and commit to maintaining the necessary environmental
permits and approvals. Environmental compliance also includes the proper
handling, storage, use, disposal of all materials that are regulated under applicable
environmental law.
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3.3.7 We Follow Professional Standards
Some professions and disciplines are governed by standards and codes specific
to their profession (such as legal practitioners, certified accountants and medical
practitioners). These professional standards generally advance the quality of the
profession and/or discipline by developing codes of ethics, conduct and
professional responsibility and standards to guide their members. If individual
community members belong to such organizations, they are expected to adhere
to University policies and this Code of Conduct, in addition to any professional
standards.
3.3.8 We Speak Up and Appropriately Report Suspected Violations
Community members are expected to report suspected violations of applicable
laws, regulations, government contracts and grant requirements, and of this Code
of Conduct. In some situations, mandatory reporting is required. For faculty, staff
and students, this reporting should initially be made through standard reporting
channels, beginning with their immediate supervisor, or relevant dean,
administrator, lecturer, or advisor. If for any reason it is not appropriate to report
suspected violations to these individuals (e.g., the suspected violation is by the
supervisor), community members should go to their supervisor’s supervisor or
through other existing reporting channels (such as reporting allegations of
inappropriate workplace behavior to the University Human Resources in the
Registrar’s office).
The University expects that all reports will be made in a good faith effort to
address legitimate issues needing correction, or to otherwise provide reliable
information. Retaliation is not permitted against anyone for reporting in good
faith.
3.3.9 We Cooperate Fully
All LGU community members must commit to cooperate fully with any audit,
inquiry or investigation undertaken at LGU’s direction by its legal
representatives, investigators, internal auditors or independent accountants
engaged by the university.
3.4 We Respect the Use of University Resources and Property
Each member of the LGU community commits to respect and conserve the
general and information technology resources and property of the University.
These resources and property are assets in which all community members have a
vested interest, as they specifically support the University’s mission.
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More specifically, these consist of real property, personal property and
intellectual property, which includes, but is not limited to: University equipment
and tools, communications systems, assets and solutions; technology; software
and service licensing; procurement cards; databases containing personal
information; patents, trademarks and copyright; and vehicles. It also includes the
time and effort of faculty, staff, students and others at LGU, and those resources
purchased/paid with University funds, including funds received through
government or other external funding sources.
Use of University resources, with the exception of incidental and/or intermittent
use of computing resources and cellular devices, in accordance with related
policies, is primarily reserved for business purposes on behalf of the University.
The use of University resources for personal gain or advantage, or for the benefit
or gain of any other individual or outside entity (including organizations in which
individuals have a vested interest) is strictly prohibited. Community members
may not use the University name and/or visual identity (logos or associated
images or word marks), other than in the context of their LGU responsibilities.
4.0 Responsibilities
All individuals to whom this policy applies are responsible for becoming familiar
with and following this policy. University supervisors are responsible for
promoting the understanding of this policy and for taking appropriate steps to
help ensure compliance with it.
LGU employees will periodically be asked to read and sign the Code of Conduct
Compliance Certification attesting to their commitment to adhere to the
University Code of Conduct. Other members of the LGU community may be
subject to, and expected to follow, established attestation requirements applicable
to them such as the student code of conduct, academic code, etc.
Adherence to this University Code of Conduct also makes LGU community
members responsible for bringing suspected violations of applicable standards,
policies, laws or regulations to the attention of the appropriate University office.
Raising a concern in good faith is a service to the University and does not
jeopardize one’s position, employment, enrolment or academic standing.
6.0 Consequences for Violating this Policy
Enforcement of the Code of Conduct will follow appropriate (e.g., staff, faculty,
student) disciplinary processes. Failure to comply with this Code and related
policies is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension without
pay, or termination of employment or association with the University, in
accordance with applicable (e.g., staff, faculty, student) disciplinary procedures,
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or for non-employees may result in the suspension or revocation of the user’s
relationship with Lusaka Goldsmiths University. In some circumstances, civil
and criminal charges and penalties may apply.
7.0 Related Information
Lusaka Goldsmiths University is a community in which employees are
encouraged to share workplace concerns with University leadership. Mechanisms
shall therefore be devised through which community members would be
encouraged to anonymously report violations to the University leadership.
8 Model Code of Ethics for Academic Staff
This part provides a framework for a model code of practice for ethical conduct
by academic staff and students at Lusaka Goldsmiths University.
8.1 Principles
Members of academic staff appointed by the University shall be expected to
conduct themselves in accordance with the general principles of ethical conduct
underlined in this document which principles apply to academic staff relations
with (i) the governing body, management and other organs of the University, (ii)
other academic and support staff, (iii) students, and (iv) any other persons or
groups having a contractual or other relationship or interest in the work of the
University.
8.2 Model Code
In pursuance of general principles of ethical conduct, the University shall adopt
and publish rules governing (i) conduct including discipline and sanctions; (ii)
appointment, promotion, and termination of appointment; (iii) scientific research;
and (iv) examinations and assessment.
As a minimum, the rules shall expressly incorporate the principles of ethical
conduct and provide sanctions for non-compliance in accordance with the law in
force.
8.3 General Rights and Responsibilities of Academic Staff
8.3.1 Academic staff of the University have the right:
a. to academic freedom;
b. to be judged as a scholar and a teacher on the basis of intellectual and
professional criteria and not on their political and religious views, or other
matters of personal preference;
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c. to decide on the content of the courses they teach in line with the
requirements of the curricula;
d. to grade student performance and achievements according to the grading
policies of the university and pre-set grading criteria;
e. not to accept any instruction to act or refrain from acting in a particular
way from any individual except a higher authority, or from any political
party, trade union or religious group, except as permitted by law;
f. to report any alleged non-compliance with the law in force or the ethical
principles to the relevant authority in confidence without adverse personal
consequences.
8.3.2 Academic Staff of have the responsibility:
a. to place the interests of the institution above their own interests, and should
not seek to profit from their positions otherwise than as provided by the
law in force;
b. in relation to any person or group within or external to the institution, not
to solicit or accept any bribe or other unlawful financial consideration, or
seek or accept any other personal favour, which may influence them in
their work, and must immediately report any attempt to bribe or offer
personal favour to the relevant authority as prescribed.
d. not to misuse the resources of the University, or personal or commercial
information held by it, including intellectual property, for personal gain or
that of any other person or group;
e. to conduct themselves according to the general principles of ethical
conduct when participating in appointment, promotion or other committees
affecting academic staff, and when participating in committees or other
bodies concerned with admission, assessment, examination and other
actions relating to students, and in individual and group activities with
students;
f. to respect the students of the university and avoid any exploitation or
harassment, or discriminatory treatment of students;
g. to respect the diversity of students including, but not limited to, their
political and religious beliefs;
h. to protect academic freedom of students;
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i. not to engage in plagiarism, fail to cite or attribute the work of others,
falsify results, and abide by ethical principles in relation to protection of
personal data, and other specific principles in defined subject areas
according to the rules of the University when participating in research
activities;
j. not to discriminate against or harass colleagues and to respect the diversity
of opinions and free expression;
k. to ensure that all persons under their authority are made aware of the
relevant laws and rules and the consequences of non-compliance, and to
promote ethical conduct;
8.4. Disciplinary Measures and Sanctions
Disciplinary measures should be based on the principles of fairness,
confidentiality, and timely notice.
a. Complaints on the violation of the code of practice for academic staff
ethical conduct should be in writing to the respective
departmental/University unit mandated with the responsibility to consider
and decide on alleged violation of the ethical conduct;
b. The mandated unit has to decide (i) whether the complaint has reasonable
basis for identifying the violation, (ii) whether the facts featuring the
alleged violation constitute a breach of ethical conduct of the academic
staff;
c. Parties to the case should be notified in writing in accordance with the
University relevant policy highlighting procedures for timely notifications.
8.4.1 Sanctions for Non-compliance could be:
(i) warning;
(ii) and dismissal;
8.4.2. Appeal
Academic staff has the right to appeal the decision of the mandated unit on the
determination of the disciplinary measure.
a. Appeal must be made to the University body as prescribed than the
mandated unit and it must be within time-bound period after the
notification of determination;
b. Appeal must be in writing and state the grounds for appeal;
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c. No further appeal can be available within the University.
9. Model Code of Ethics for Students
This part provides a framework for a model code of practice for ethical conduct
by students of the University. The ethics in this model code should be reflected
in the internal statutes, rules and procedures of the University.
9.1 Principles
Students admitted at Lusaka Goldsmiths University shall be expected to conduct
themselves in accordance with the following general principles underlined in this
code the principles shall apply to their relations with (i) the governing body,
management, academic and support staff and other organs of the institution, (ii)
other students. In addition, persons who seek to be admitted to study are entitled
to expect that the management and staff of the University shall act fairly in the
admissions procedure according to the laws of the country and the admissions
policy of the University. The standard of ethical behaviour expected of students
shall also be expected of any persons acting on their behalf, including parents and
persons with similar status.
9.2 Model Code
In pursuance of the general principles of ethical conduct, the University shall
adopt and publish rules governing (i) conduct including discipline, academic
integrity and sanctions; (ii) admissions, study programmes, examinations and
assessment; (iii) complaints procedures.
As a minimum, these rules should expressly incorporate the ethical principles and
provide sanctions for non-compliance in accordance with the law.
9.3 General Rights and Responsibilities of Students
9.3.1 Students of the University shall have the right to:
a. be free from discrimination based on race, religion, ethnicity, political
affiliation, age, sex, disability or any other matter of personal preference
according to the laws of the country;
b. have freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and association, with a
condition that these freedoms do not hinder the effective conduct of
classes, comply with the policies of the University and other principles of
ethical behaviour such as respect for the rights of others,
c. fair evaluation and the right to be properly informed about the grading
criteria in accordance with the University’s relevant policies;
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d. appeal in accordance with the University’s appeal policies;
e. be free from harassment by any member of the University community;
f. be heard in case when a decision is to be taken against him/her;
g. be notified on a timely manner on disciplinary proceedings or actions;
h. report any alleged non-compliance with the legislation in force or the
ethical principles to the relevant authority in confidence without adverse
personal consequences.
9.3.2 Students of the University shall have the following responsibilities:
a. become familiar with the provisions of this Code and all the other policies
of the University;
b. not to offer or accept any bribe or other unlawful financial consideration,
or seek or accept any other personal favour, which may influence them in
their studies, or influence others in their work;
c. to immediately report any attempt to seek bribes or personal favours to the
relevant authority defined in the rules of the University;
d. not to misuse the resources of the University, or personal or commercial
information held by it, including intellectual property, for personal gain or
that of any other person or group;
e. to behave towards the governing board, managers, academic and support
staff and fellow students in a respectful way, upholding the general
principles of ethical conduct, and contribute positively and constructively
to the academic work of the institution;
f. not to engage in plagiarism as defined in the rules of the University, fail to
cite or attribute the work of others, pass off others’ work as their own work,
or falsify results, and must abide by ethical principles in relation to
protection of personal data, and other specific principles in defined subject
areas according to the rules of the University;
g. not to cheat, copy others’ work, either individually or as part of a group, or
attempt to gain any advantage by offering any form of inducement, or
knowingly permitting any other person to offer any form of inducement on
their behalf.
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9.4 Disciplinary Measures and Sanctions
Disciplinary measures should be based on the principles of fairness,
confidentiality, and timely notice. Violations of the Code and other rules of the
University may result in the following disciplinary measures:
a. Oral warning to the student, depending on the severity of the violation;
b. Warning of the violation in writing;
c. Reduction of the academic grade, depending on the severity of the
violation;
d. Failure of the course;
e. suspension or expulsion of a student from the University.
The rights for taking disciplinary measures vary depending on the measure:
course related issues (measures a. through d.) might be imposed by academic
staff, while suspension and expulsion shall be imposed by the University
management staff according to the University regulations.
9.4.1 Appeal
Students have the right to appeal the decision of the mandated unit on the
determination of the disciplinary measure. When disciplinary measures are in
writing, the student appeal should be in writing.
When filing an appeal Students shall refer to the University’s appeal policy.

1. INTRODUCTION
Lusaka Goldsmiths University recognises the important role that
university/tertiary education plays in the development of any country. The
credibility of a degree acquired by students from any university however is, in
large measure, determined by the integrity in the management of
examinations and continuous assessments that students undertake, leading to
their successful completion of their academic programme and award of a
degree. Lusaka Goldsmiths University takes the management of exams and
continuous assessments seriously and commits to instil confidence in the whole
process to ensure the credibility of the degree students obtain from the
University. This policy therefore guides the University’s management of exams,
continuous assessments and defines some common offences committed by
students in the course of undertaking their exams and continuous assessments
then prescribes the penalties associated with each offence defined. Students
are encouraged to familiarise themselves well with this policy document to
ensure they are operating within the regulations.
2. CONDUCT OF ASSESSMENTS
This policy document is applicable to all students registered under Lusaka
Goldsmiths University under whatever mode registered.
2.1 ASSIGNMENTS
2.1.1 Failure to engage with an assignment without reasonable cause shall
result in zeromarks being awarded for that assignment. It is the
responsibility of the student to be aware of the details of their
assignments timetable as provided in the University sessional dates
and ensure they engage at the appropriate time and meet the
appropriatedeadlines. Students who are unable to engage with an
assignment shouldnotify alert their school in time before the deadline
for the submission falls due. Schools should advise students who
are unable to submit their assignments on whether policies, such as
extension requests, or extenuating circumstances, are suitable for them.
2.2 IN PERSON EXAMINATIONS
2.2.1 Entering the examination room: Students may not be allowed to enter the
examination room thirty minutes after the commencement of an
exam. There shall be no extension of time for students who arrive late
but within the thirty minutes window. Underextremely exceptional
circumstances, a student who arrives more than thirty minuteslate for
the examinations due to circumstances beyond their control and is a
publicly known matter, shall may be allowed to sit for the
examination and the invigilator shall give them full examination time.
2.2.2 EXAMINATION ROOM CONDUCT
Students shall not be allowed to leave the examination room in the first
thirty minutes of the examination starting. Students shall further not be
allowed to leave the examination room in the last fifteen minutes of the
examination unless under extremely exceptional circumstances with the
permission of the invigilator.
2.2.3 LEAVING THE EXAMINATION ROOM DURING EXAMS:
Students shall not be allowed to leave and return to the examination
room when the invigilator is not in the examination room.
2.2.4 COMMUNICATION DURING IN-PERSON EXAMINATIONS:
Unless an invigilator has given permission, students shall not be allowed
to communicate during the examination. Students shall be required to
adhere to the guidelines given by the invigilator during the
examinations. A student failing to heed the guidance of the invigilator
during examinations shall be asked to leave the examination room. The
examination scripts for a student asked to leave the examination room
for failure to heed the invigilator’s guidance, shall be withdrawn from the
student by the invigilator and presented to the appropriate office for
further action.
2.2.5 CONCESSIONS DURING EXAMINATIONS:
Students shall be allowed to carry and enter the examination room with
materials allowed by the school as indicated on the examination
question paper.
2.2.6 EXAMINATION SCRIPTS:
Students shall take responsibility for ensuring that their examinations
answer books are appropriately and correctly filled in with information
as indicated on the answer books. All examination answer books and
other examination materials shall remain in the examination room.
2.3 ONLINE EXAMINATIONS
2.3.1 STARTING ONLINE EXAMINATIONS:
Online examinations will have a set start time and/or duration, which will
be clearly communicated to students. Schools may provide a later
starting time for students in different time zones or, exceptionally, where
specific, individual circumstances necessitate it. Students shall
download the examination question papers which shall be uploaded on
the University E-learning portal on the University’s website. There shall be
instructions given to students on the conduct of examinations and
students who do not comply with the instructions shall have their answers
disregarded.
2.3.2 COMPLETING THE ONLINE EXAMINATIONS:
The examination paper, or Online delivery system, will indicate the time
available for completion. Clear instructions on how to finish and submit
answers will be provided. It is the student’s responsibility to submit their
answers in the correct way within the time limit.
2.3.3 CHALLENGES DURING ONLINE EXAMINATIONS:
In the event that a student is unable to take an online examination due
to some extenuating circumstances, they shall notify the school through
the Dean’s office of their inability to take the online examination prior to
the commencement of the examination. Where a student notifies the
school through the Dean’s office of their inability to take an online exam,
the Dean’s office shall take appropriate action according to the
University policy to ensure the student is afforded an opportunity to take
the exam at the earliest opportunity.
2.3.4 COMMUNICATION DURING AN ONLINE EXAMINATION:
Notwithstanding the fact that they are online examinations, students are
not allowed to communicate with others for the duration of the online
examination. Students not adhering to this requirement shall be dealt
with in accordance with the penalties prescribed in these policies.
2.3.5 CONCESSIONS DURING ONLINE EXAMINATIONS:
Students will be informed of what resources, if any, they are allowed to
access during an online examination. For purposes of ensuring quality
assurance and integrity of the online examinations, the online
examinations may be remotely invigilated.
2.3.6 EXAMINATION ANSWERS:
Students shall be responsible for ensuring that all answers are formatted
appropriately and marked with identifying information, as requested in
the instructions, prior to submission.
2.4 TIMED ASSIGNMENTS/COURSEWORK
2.4.1 Starting the Timed Assessment:
Timed assignments/coursework are uploaded by schools on the
University E-learning portal. The assignments/coursework shall indicate
the date when the students can access them after being uploaded and
when the submission date would be. Timed assignments/coursework are
always submitted via the University’s students’ portal and have a cut-off
date and time. It is the responsibility of the students to ensure they have
uploaded their assignments/coursework on the portal before the cut-off
date/time. Assignments/coursework not uploaded by the cut-off
date/time and hence not submitted shall not be assessed unless the
failure to submit before the cut-off time was owing to a failure in the
University’s virtual learning environment system. University policy is that
unauthorised late submissions are not to be assessed.
2.4.6 SUBMISSION OF ANSWERS:
Students shall be responsible for ensuring that all answers are formatted
appropriately and identifying information included, as requested in the
instructions.
2.5.3 CHALLENGES SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS/COURSEWORK:
If a student thinks they may be unable to submit their
assignments/coursework within the stipulated time, they should notify
and request for an extension with evidence of extenuating factors, from
the Dean’s office. University policy is that unauthorised late submissions
are not to be assessed.
3. PLAGIARISM
3.1 DEFINED
3.1.1 The unacknowledged inclusion in a student’s work or material derived
from the published or unpublished work of another source constitutes
plagiarism, whether it is intentional or unintentional. “Work” includes
internet sources as well as printed material.
3.1.2 SOME FORMS OF PLAGIARISM
Include:
a. Quoting another’s work “word for word” without placing the phrase(s),
sentence(s) or paragraph(s) in quotation marks and providing a
reference for the source.
b. Recasting sentences from original text to make them appear different from
the original document without acknowledging the originator.
c. Using statistics, tables, figures, formulae, data, diagrams, questionnaires,
images, musical notation, computer code, etc, created by others
without acknowledging and referencing the original source.
d. Copying the work of a student from a previous cohort or another university,
with or without that student’s agreement. This includes any exemplar
student assignments which may be provided.
e. Collaborating with another student, even where the initial collaboration is
legitimate, e.g. group or joint project work, and then presenting the
resulting work as one’s own. If students are unclear about the extent of
collaboration that is permitted in group-work they should consult the
relevant unit director/leader or equivalent.
f. Copying work, of any kind, from study notes that were generated by a study
group of individuals and are used by said group for revision and
reference. Ownership of such material is shared and hence should be
summarised by paraphrasing and referenced.
g. Re-use of academic work that has previously been used for credit at Lusaka
Goldsmiths University or another institution.
3.1.3 The University shall use software such as turnitin and other appropriate
software to enable detection of cases of academic misconduct,
including plagiarism. Students shall be aware of the existence the said
software during the time of submitting their assignments/coursework.
3.3 DEALING WITH PLAGIARISM CASES
3.3.1 In the event a case of plagiarism arise, the School in which the case has
arisen shall, through the Dean’s office convene a School Academic
Malpractice Committee meeting to consider the case. All allegations
should be supported by a clear indication of the elements of the
student’s work which are believed to have been plagiarised, by
annotated copies of the sources which the student is alleged to have
used, and a brief statement outlining the concern by the original marker.
If a prima facie case of plagiarism is established, the Committee shall
refer the findings of the investigations to the University’s Senate
Academic Malpractice Committee which shall rule on the case
according to the regulations contained in this policy document.
3.3.2 In the event that the student involved in the plagiarism or cheating case,
intends to withdraw from studies, the School Academic Malpractice
committee may continue or discontinue the investigation in the alleged
case of plagiarism or cheating and tender its findings to the University
Senate Academic Malpractice Committee.
3.3.7 For all suspected cases of plagiarism, the Dean of School shall either:
a. Exceptionally and only due to the presence of mitigating factors, refer the
case back to the school to provide more guidance and support.
b. Ask for more information, or summarily dismiss the case, if they judge that
the allegation is not supported by sufficient evidence.
c. Ask the school to treat the case as poor academic practice and end the
matter.
3.3.8 When determining which option to use in 3.3.7 the following factors should
be considered:
• The educational history of the student and how this may have informed their
understanding of academic integrity. Cases may be viewed as more
serious where they involved students who have completed multiple
terms at Lusaka Goldsmiths University or another university.
• Where the student has already been given additional support and guidance
due to previous offences under these regulations.
• The nature, extent and significance of the plagiarism in the piece of work.
• Whether the assessment contributes significantly to the student’s progress or
degree classification.
4. CHEATING, FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS
4.1 CHEATING DEFINED
4.1.1 A student engaging in any of the following is considered to be cheating
under these regulations:
a. Accessing and/or making use of unauthorised items or texts during an
examination (in person or online). For in-person exams this may occur
either at their desk or during an authorised absence from the
examination room.
b. Planning, participating in or benefitting from collusion during any assessment
(in-person or otherwise).
c. Copying from another student(s) who has studied the unit at the same time.
d. Dishonestly receiving help from another person(s), company or organisation
during the examination or assessment.
e. Dishonestly giving help to another student during the examination or
assessment.
f. Acting dishonestly in any way, whether before, during or after the
assessment, to obtain anunfair advantage.
g. Acting dishonestly in any way, whether before, during or after the
assessment, to assist another candidate to obtain an unfair advantage.
h. Buying or commissioning a piece of work and presenting it as a student’s
own work. (Contract cheating).
4.1.2 A student who shares their work with others will be treated with equal
seriousness to the student who copies the work. This applies even if it is
not clear that the work was shared with knowledge that academic
misconduct was planned.
4.2 DEALING WITH CASES OF CHEATING:
4.2.1 Should a candidate be suspected of cheating during an in-person
examination, the invigilator will confiscate any unauthorised material,
indicate on the student’s scriptthat it has been confiscated due to
suspected cheating, and remove the script. The student will then be
given further examination books and permitted to complete the
examination. Suspected cheating during an online examination, will be
investigated after the student has submitted their work. The invigilator will
submit an incident report to the University Registrar who shall receive
all cases of alleged examinations malpractices. At the end of the
examinations, the Registrar shall present all cases of alleged
examinations malpractice to the Chairperson of the Senate
Examinations Malpractice Committee. The chairperson shall then
convene a meeting of the University SEMPC to consider all
allegations of examination malpractice.
4.2.2 Initial interviews with students may be necessary to help the SEMC
determine if cheating occurred. This may take the form of determining
the level of understanding a student has on their submitted answer.
5. UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC MALPRACTICE PANELS
5.1 General Processes for academic misconduct panels
5.1.1 Academic malpractice committees shall be held at school and university
level depending on the gravity case. At school level the panels will be
convened by the student’s Dean of School. For all forms of cheating
including plagiarism not relating to examinations, the School panel shall
deliberate on the matter first. If the school panel finds a prima facie case
of cheating or plagiarism, the panel shall present its findings to the
University Senate Academic and Examinations Malpractice Committee
which shall have the power to enforce the penalty prescribed for the
misconduct committed. In the event of malpractice occurring during
the examinations, the matter shall be presented from the Registrar to the
Chairperson of the Senate Academic and Examinations Malpractice
Committee. The committee shall deliberate on the case in accordance
with these regulations and, where a prima facie case of malpractice is
established, the committee shall enforce the penalty prescribed in these
regulations for the misconduct or malpractice committed.
5.1.2 Students will be asked to engage with an investigation into a case in
relation to academic malpractice via attendance at a panel. They can
request the option of answering written questions instead of, or as well
as, attendance at the panel. Panels will normally be held during
semester period but may also be held outside of this time to allow timely
conclusion of a case. If need be, students may be attend a panel in
person or via video link. Where the student does not attend an interview,
unless prevented by unforeseeable circumstances, the panel will
proceed to reach its conclusions without the student’s attendance.
5.1.3 A note of the interview with the student(s) will be taken, which will be
circulated after the interview to all parties. An administrative assistant
from the Registrar’s office shall be provided to record the minutes of the
meeting.
5.1.4 The Dean of School or a nominee of the school affected, must be offered
the opportunity to provide input to the panel and may be required to
attend the academic malpractice panel (but only as a witness and not
as a panel member) in order to explain the allegation and provide
specialist knowledge. The composition of the panels shall is prescribed
for the respective panel.
5.1.5 The student may be accompanied by another person at the panel
interview. This person may address the panel and confer with the student
during the meeting, however, they will not be permitted to answer any
questions on behalf of the student, unless in exceptional circumstances
where they are appropriately trained, and the student is unable to do so
themselves. Lusaka Goldsmiths University Students Union may provide
advice and support to students during this process.
5.1.6 The purpose of the interview shall be to determine whether or not there
has been academic malpractice and to allow the student to make
representations and to present any mitigating factors.
5.1.7 Once the interview is complete, the academic malpractice panel may
decide to defer a decision until further investigation has taken place. In
such cases the panel should decide whether they need to meet with
the student again to discuss any new material that has been
considered as part of the decision-making process. Otherwise, the panel
shall determine if misconduct has occurred. The applicable standard of
proof will bethe balance of probabilities. A student will be found guilty
of academic malpractice if, on the evidence available, it is more
likely than not that the offence was committed.
5.1.8 The penalty for an offence should be decided on the individual
circumstances of the case.
5.1.9 The panel should ensure penalties reflect the seriousness with which the
university views academic integrity as prescribed.
5.1.10 Where there is a case to answer and the student is registered on a
professional programme for which there is a Fitness to Practise (FtP)
procedure, the concerns in relation to academic malpractice may
also need to be considered under the FtP procedure. It may be
appropriate to include an FtP Case Investigator as a member of the
academic malpractice panel to allow the two processes to be
completed within a single meeting with the student.
6.2 SCHOOL ACADEMIC MALPRACTICE PANELS (SAMP)
6.2.1 School academic malpractice panels shall be convened to investigate
all cases of academic malpractice save for examination related
malpractices.
6.2.2 The Dean of School is responsible for nominating a member or members
of staff to discharge the responsibilities outlined in relation to SAMPs,
including organising the panels and bringing penalties to the
committee.
6.2.3 If the Dean of School or their nominated representative, decides to
convene a SAMP, the designated member(s) of staff in the school will
notify the student in writing of the pieces of work affected and invite
them to an interview.
6.2.4 The SAMP will consist of two academic members of staff nominated by
the Dean of the School. If the school have a designated officer who
deals with academic malpractice then this individual shall be one of
the two academic members on the panel. The panel should not
include the student’s personal tutor or research project/dissertation
supervisor or the person who identified the suspected malpractice.
6.2.5 Where a panel requires advice on procedures and regulations, it shall
consult the office of the Registrar.
6.2.6 When considering a penalty, the SAMP should take into account the
seriousness of the offence. Factors that should be considered include:
a. The educational history of the student and how this may have
informed their understanding of academic integrity.
b. Whether this is a first or subsequent offence.
c. The amount of credit attached to the assessment.
d. The extent and significance of academic malpractice in the piece of
work.
e. The extent to which the academic malpractice undermines the
learning objectives of the work.
f. Whether the assessment contributes significantly to the student’s
progress or degree classification.
g. The degree and effects of the dishonesty.
6.2.7 The SAMP should make one of the following recommendations below to
the Dean.
a. To dismiss the case entirely.
b. To refer it back to the department from where it emanated as a case
of poor academic practice.
c. To impose no penalty beyond recording the case on the student’s
record for future reference.
d. To apply one of the following penalties to the original piece of work:
i. to award the work submitted a lower mark than would otherwise
have been awarded; if the work is the only summative
assessment for the unit and this penalty reduces the mark
to below the pass mark the panel should consider
whether credit should be awarded.
e. To require the submission of an equivalent piece of work, to replace
the originally submitted piece of work i.e. that corresponds to the
same “attempt”, which is awarded:
i. the mark it would normally be awarded.
ii. a lower mark than would otherwise be awarded; if the penalty
reduces the mark to below the pass mark the panel should
consider whether credit should be awarded.
6.2.8 The SAMP should also consider whether referral of the student to skills
support would be beneficial together with the most appropriate route
for this to occur.
6.2.9 The school must write to the student informing them of the SAMP’s
decision and any recommendations within two weeks of the date of
the panel.
6.3 SENATE ACADEMIC AND EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE COMMITTEE (SAEMC)
6.3.1 The Registrar or the Dean of School shall be responsible for deciding if the
case falls within the purview of the SAEMC.
6.3.2 The Registrar shall notify the student in writing of the assessment or piece(s)
of work which are alleged to be affected and invite them to an
interview.
6.3.3 The SAEMC will comprise of at least three academic staff including THE
Vice Chancellor shall appoint the chairperson of the SAEMC. The panel
should have had no previous direct involvement with the student as a
personal tutor or research project/dissertation supervisor. In the event
that one of the members has had such prior engagement with the
student, they shall declare that interest and be allowed not to
participate in the deliberations. The committee shall further co-opt on
an ad hoc basis;
• a member of the student’s school;
• a member of a faculty other than the student’s.
6.3.4 A member of the University Secretary’s Office will be in attendance to
advise the panel on procedures and regulations.
6.3.5 When considering a penalty, the SAEMC should consider the seriousness
of the offence. Factors that also should be considered include:
a. The educational history of the student and how this may have
informed their understanding of academic integrity is a firstor
subsequent offence.
b. The amount of credit attached to the assessment.
c. The extent and significance of the academic misconduct.
d. The extent to which the academic misconduct undermines the
learning objectives of the work.
e. Whether the assessment contributes significantly to the student’s
progress or degree classification.
f. The degree of dishonesty and the effects of the dishonesty.
6.3.6 The SAEMC will determine whether academic malpractice has occurred
and make arecommendation to the Registrar:
a. To dismiss the case entirely.
b. To impose no penalty beyond recording the case on the student’s
record for future reference. The panel should indicate if this
record is for internal use only or for use in external references.
c. To apply one of the following penalties to the original piece of work:
i. to award the work submitted a lower mark than would otherwise
have been awarded; if the penalty reduces the mark to
below the pass mark the panel should consider whether credit
should be awarded.
d. To require the submission of an equivalent piece of work, to
replace the originally submitted piece of work i.e. that
corresponds to the same “attempt”, which is awarded:
i. the mark it would normally be awarded.
ii. a lower mark than would otherwise be awarded, if the penalty
reduces the mark to below the pass mark the panel
should consider whether credit should be awarded.
e. To award no marks, for the unit of which the examination or piece of
assessed work was part. The SAEMC should determine whether an
equivalent piece of work should also be submitted when
recommending this penalty and whether or not to award credit.
f. To award the student a lower classification of degree than they would
otherwise achieve based on their mark profile. The SAEMC should
determine whether an equivalent piece of work should be submitted
when recommending this penalty.
g. To require the student to withdraw from the university, which means
that the student ceases to be a member of the university, and
loses all rights and privileges of membership. This recommendation
can only be made to the Dean of the School where the student falls.
6.3.7 The student will be informed of the decision and any recommendations
in writing within two weeks of the date of the panel.
7. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ACADEMIC MALPRACTICE
COMMITTEES
7.1 When an academic malpractice committee makes an academic
recommendation, it should be considered by the relevant school
Boards of Examiners and/or Dean (where the recommendation is
from the SAEMC). Due to the timing of assessment periods and
Board of Examiner meetings it may be that dealing with cases of
academic malpractice result in a student’s progression or final award
being delayed.
7.2 The ultimate decision on an academic penalty applied is taken by the
School Board of Examiners, or the Dean with regards one SAEMC
outcome. However, as the academic malpractice committee
made an informed decision based on available evidence, the
normal expectation is that the recommendation would be accepted in
full. Exceptions to this are where material available suggests the
recommendation is disproportionate, or where new or exceptional
mitigating circumstances pertaining to the assessment(s) considered by
the academic malpractice committee are present.
7.3 Where an SAEMC Decides the case is of such gravity that the withdrawal
of the student from the programme is recommended to the Dean, the
School Board of Examiners will be informed of the outcome and
consider whether any exit award can be made using credits awarded
that had no academic integrity concerns.
7.4 The Boards of Examiners will explicitly consider the impact of the penalty on
the student’s credit points and, where applicable, degree
classification and whether this impact, in the context of the student’s
overall performance, is proportionate to the offence.
7.5 Where a student is not permitted to resubmit the piece of work and the final
mark for theassessment or the unit is less than that required to be
awarded credit for a unit, then the student should be treated in the
same way as if they had obtained the same mark through
academic failure.
7.6 The student will have the usual right of appeal against a decision of the
Board of Examiners and, in the case of expulsion, the decision of the
Dean to accept the recommendation of the SAEMC.
7.7 The decision of the Board of Examiners in relation to academic malpractice
committee, with supporting rationale, will be recorded in its minutes.
8. RIGHT OF APPEAL
8.1 A student registered on a taught (undergraduate or postgraduate)
programme may make an academic appeal against a decision of the
SAEMC to full committee of the Senate. In the event that they are not
satisfied with the decision of the full committee of the Senate, shall
appeal to the University Board/Council. The decision of the
Board/Council shall be final.
8.2 The student shall appeal the decision of the SAMC to the full committee of
the Senate. In the event they are not satisfied with the decision of the full
committee of the Senate, shall appeal to the University Board/Council.
Vice Chancellor/Principal
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