Although a student can continue in a program of studies, if eligible, while an investigation under these procedures is being carried out, the University does not accept liability for any consequences to the student's progress. However, the University may take these consequences into account, as appropriate and to the extent feasible, in cases where charges are dropped or the student is not found guilty. The consequences arising from an investigation and any negative decision rendered may include retroactive effects on grades or promotion within a program.

A student accused of academic misconduct may consult advisors or facilitators. Such advisors may include a representative from a Memorial University of Newfoundland student union, an international student advisor, a faculty advisor, a University counselor or a faculty member who is familiar with these Regulations and who is willing to undertake the role of advisor whether resolution is sought through Procedures for Resolution of Alleged Academic Offences at the Unit Level or Procedures for Resolution of Alleged Academic Offences by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies.

Where an allegation of academic misconduct relates to research and the Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research, as amended from time to time, the Framework applies. These procedures shall be applied in a manner consistent with the minimal requirements of the Framework.

Where an allegation of academic misconduct relates to research involving United States Public Health Service (USPHS) funds, these procedures shall be applied in a manner consistent with the minimal requirements of the U.S. Office of Research Integrity or other appropriate offices of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including U.S. Federal Regulation 42 CFR Parts 50 and 93, as amended from time to time, and the ‘Statement on Dealing with Allegations of Research Misconduct Under USPHS Research-related Activities for Foreign Institutions.’

  

6.12.3 General Procedure
When a member of the University community (faculty, staff, student) has grounds for belief that an academic offence has been committed there should be an attempt between the parties concerned to resolve allegations of minor offences. If the alleged offence is not deemed to be minor by the accuser, or resolution proves impossible, or one party is dissatisfied with the resolution, the matter shall be reported, without delay, to the head of the appropriate academic or administrative unit. If resolution is achieved and it is agreed that an academic offence has been committed, then the offence, together with the penalty applied, shall be reported to the head of the academic or administrative unit.

Where resolution is not achieved, and if in the judgment of the head of the academic or administrative unit, the alleged offence warrants resolution at the unit level, the individuals involved will be advised to attempt to resolve the matter through Procedures for Resolution of Alleged Academic Offences at the Unit Level. In the event that no resolution is possible through these procedures between the individual parties, the head of the academic or administrative unit will institute proceedings through the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies.

If, in the judgment of the head of the academic or administrative unit, the alleged offence against University regulations is such as to warrant resolution through the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies, the head of the academic or administrative unit will refer the matter to the Secretary of the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies, and Procedures for Resolution of Alleged Academic Offences by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies will be implemented.