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within the assigned time. as outlined below:
4.5.2 On-line group work, discussions and assignments 5.3.1 Receiving reports of the violation/s and requesting
leading to the submission of a group report by the end of supporting documentation;
the session.
5.3.2 Collecting and analyzing the evidence by reviewing
4.5.3 Individual or group projects, assignments and other the Respondus Lockdown Video;
tasks to be submitted at a specific date via appropriate
platform. 5.3.3 Holding a discovery phase meeting with the student;
4.5.4 Simulations, practical session, and/or recorded 5.3.4 Holding the first committee meeting to evaluate the
experimentation. evidence and reach a decision;
5. GUIDELINES FOR ACADEMIC INTEGRITY – OFFICE OF 5.3.5 Holding appeal committee meeting, where applicable,
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (OAI) to reevaluate the evidence and review the decision of the
first committee;
5.1 At the beginning of each semester, the Office of
Academic Integrity (OAI) undertakes a comprehensive and 5.3.6 Submitting certain cases to Senior Management for
detailed multi-layer awareness campaign at all campuses special considerations, when applicable; and
of ADU. The OAI is responsible for: 5.3.7 Conducting all the necessary communications to the
5.1.1 Providing all faculty and staff members with the concerned parties.
relevant information and providing a discussion of the Exceptions
Academic Integrity (AI) Guidelines through the Distance
Learning Process in their classes. For any conditions/circumstances and/or exceptions
outside the conditions stated in this procedure, a request
5.1.2 Providing all students with relevant information on the shall be presented to either Vice Chancellor or Provost for
AI Guidelines through Distance Learning Process including treatment. Either one will advise on what level of approval
highlights of steps to avoid AI violations. is required based on the risk involved in approving
5.1.3 Offering AI Information Sessions to all faculty the exception. The highest authority to address major
members. The Information Sessions primarily concern AI exceptions is the Chancellor whom will be recommended
violations, use of Respondus Lockdown Browser in exams by the Vice Chancellor or Provost depending on the nature
to deter and control cheating, and use of Turnitin software of the procedure
to deter and control plagiarism.
5.1.4 Providing AI video orientation in both English and Examination Rules and
Arabic languages to all sections of courses taught by the Regulations
CAS, with the objective of informing the new students.
The AI videos focus on educating new students about AI 1. Final Examinations for all students will be held as
guidelines and providing information about different AI stipulated in the Academic Calendar;
violations and how to avoid them.
2. Only students registered for a particular course will
5.2 In preparation for final examinations, the following be admitted into the room for the respective final
initiatives are taken to prevent and deter AI violations: examination. Students who have exceeded the 30%
(*ADU uses the software Respondus Lockdown Browser absence rule, or who have not paid their tuition/fees,
through Blackboard to provide camera-proctored exams): or who have been suspended or dismissed from
5.2.1 Sending emails in English and Arabic languages to the University will not be allowed to sit for their final
all ADU faculty and staff regarding final examinations and examinations,
related issues, including highlights of the most important
topics relevant to the final exams and the ways to prevent/ 3. Faculty may examine students using written, practical,
deter violations of AI guidelines during the distance or oral tests, by continuous assessment, or by any
learning process. combination of these,
5.2.2 Sending emails in English and Arabic languages to all 4. Students who wish to appeal against examination
students explaining rules related to the final examinations result(s) must follow the grade appeal procedure at the
guidelines and delineating their responsibilities. Office of the Registrar;
5.3 Each reported case of AI violation undergoes a 5. The week before the final exam shall be used for
thorough adjudication process which involves seven stages feedback for students to reflect on what they have

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