Kindly read the below for the harmonized penalties/sanctions for examination misconduct;
S/N | MISCONDUCT | PENALTY |
1. | Impersonation or Faking of Identities | Expulsion |
2. | Smuggling and Possession of Answer Script | Expulsion |
3. | Destruction of unauthorized Materials | Expulsion |
4. | Attacking or threatening Invigilators | Expulsion |
5. | Plagiarism of Content | Expulsion |
6. | Tendering unauthentic (fake)document | Expulsion |
7. | Auto Coding Software and use of Team Viewer software to take control of students Computer remotely | Expulsion |
8. | Hacking of question bank/system resulting to Content Leakage of questions | Expulsion |
9. | Screen sharing/Mirroring to other devices/projectors of friends/classmates/family/experts to cheat | Rustication: one (1) session |
10. | Cheating with Technological Devices/High-Tech Equipment e.g micro bluetooth powered devices-earbuds, augmented reality glasses, invisible smart watches, hard drives, USB among other things | Rustication: one (1) session |
11. | Use of Smartphone/Smart Devices and Mobile Education apps, to retrieve automated recommended answers | Rustication :one (1) session |
12. | Deliberate obstruction of proctoring Device | Rustication: one (1) session |
13. | Presence of Family/Friends in Examination Room | Rustication: one (1) session |
14. | Screen sharing/Mirroring to other devices and projectors of friends/classmate/family/experts to cheat. | Rustication: one (1) session |
15. | Indecent Dressing(Dressing that does not conform with University Dress Code) Nudity | Rustication: one (1) session |
16. | Smoking, drinking and other related vices | Rustication: one (1) session, and Referral to Students Disciplinary Board for Drugs and Drug-Related Offences. |
17. | Failure to submit answer script | Rustication: one (1) session |
18. | Possession and Copying from jottings of relevant materials on body parts/devices | Rustication: one (1) session |
19. | Possession and Copying from unauthorized/written materials | Rustication: one (1) session |
20. | Aiding and Abetting others to copy | Rustication: one (1) session |
21. | Refusal to submit offending materials | Rustication: one (1) session |
22. | Collaborative Copying | Rustication: one (1) session |
23. | Refusal to Complete Examination Misconduct Forms | Rustication: one (1) session |
24. | Unauthorized communication |
1st Timer: Warning 2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) Session |
25. | Disruptive Behaviour |
1st Timer: Warning 2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) Session |
26. | Influencing Examination Official |
1st Timer: Warning 2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) Session |
27. | Unauthorized Changing of Sitting Position |
1st Timer: Warning 2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) Session |
28. | Possession of mobile telephone(s) and other devices in the examination hall, either in use or not | Rustication: One (1) session |
29. | Taking examination in an environment that does not conform with the University Guidelines for Virtual Examination (For example: Writing of examinations in public/private transport, noisy areas etc) | Rustication: One (1) session |
30. | Disobeying Examination Instructions |
1st Timer: Warning 2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) Session |
31. | Recidivism | Expulsion (Except cases listed in 25- 28 above) |
32. | Failure to appear before the Misconduct Panel | Suspension for 1 Session after which non-appearance leads to Expulsion |
33. | Other related acts of Examination Misconduct not specifically stated | *Penalty shall be determined based on the recommendation of the Misconduct Panel. |