Honesty. Fairness. Ethical behaviour. That’s what academic integrity is all about. At MacEwan University, we are committed to creating a culture of respect and responsibility that supports high standards of academic work.

We believe that academic integrity is best fostered by creating a trusting and positive classroom dynamic, teaching students to recognize the value of honesty in academics and taking steps to minimize opportunities for misconduct.
Led by the Academic Integrity Office and guided by the principles of restorative justice and the Academic Integrity policy, students and faculty learn about the value of academic integrity and the importance of practicing ethical behaviour on campus and beyond the university's doors.
Restorative practices

MacEwan University supports the use of restorative practices because they build community, promote fairness and encourage accountability. As well, restorative resolutions to academic misconduct build and model effective conflict resolution skills.

When misconduct is suspected
When an instructor suspects that academic misconduct has occurred, a process is set in motion. The student, the instructor and university administration all have specific tasks to complete and steps to follow.
Understand the Process
For a university that cares about students and always talks about students first, I think restorative practices fit into MacEwan’s strategic planning, MacEwan’s culture and everything quite nicely.
Sean Waddingham, past president, SAMU
Student Academic Integrity

Understand the regulations governing academic integrity. Learn about our commitment to fostering honesty, fairness and ethical behaviour through prevention and education.

Academic Integrity Policy Academic Misconduct Procedure
What’s the harm?
Contract cheating is on the rise. And when a student hires someone else to complete an assignment for credit, the consequences are widespread. “Companies prey on the vulnerabilities of students,” says Bachelor Science student Alycia Stewart.
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