Resources for students

Academic Integrity Matters (AIM) Program

Through AIM, students can receive personalized support, including one-on-one appointments, to develop their knowledge of academic integrity. AIM provides opportunities to clarify expectations for academic integrity, gain confidence in recognizing and avoiding academic misconduct, practice source integration, and understand the steps needed to create responsible academic writing. Students can access support directly from AIM without a referral or can be referred by a faculty member, whether for additional support or as a response to misconduct incident.

Learn more about what being referred to the AIM Program means.

Reach out to AIM with questions or to request support.

Frequently Asked Questions about AIM.

Student Learning Hub

The Student Learning Hub (SLH) is UBC Okanagan’s central resource for free academic learning support. From improving study techniques and refining writing skills to gaining clarity in challenging courses, the SLH offers resources designed to help you reach your academic goals.

Learn about how the Student Learning Hub can help you!

Graduate students looking for writing and research help can check out the Centre for Scholarly Communication.

UBC Okanagan Library

The UBC Okanagan Library provides a variety of services to help you maintain academic integrity in your studies, including citation style guides, one-on-one consultations with your subject librarians, and quick support through AskAway. Whether you have questions about research or need guidance on citations, the library is here to help you succeed with integrity in all your academic work.

Learn more about the UBC Okanagan Library

Learning Modules

The AIM Program offers several Canvas courses on academic integrity that are self-guided, informative, and free. Explore topics like good notetaking, understanding plagiarism, avoiding misconduct, and navigating collaborative work with integrity. These courses offer practical tips and insights to support your success in maintaining academic standards in all areas of your studies.

Check out the AIM Canvas courses

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Navigating the misconduct process for students

Students’ Union Okanagan Advocacy Office

UBCO students who are moving through the academic misconduct process can access confidential guidance and assistance through SUO Advocacy Office.

Office of the Ombudsperson for Students

The Office of the Ombudsperson for Students provides impartial and confidential guidance and advice to students about concerns and issues relating to fair processes, including concerns related to the academic misconduct process. Students can access toolkits about the academic misconduct process or contact the Ombuds Office for an appointment.

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Diversionary Process

The diversionary process is an option available when the student admits to having committed academic misconduct and it is the student’s first offence. A first offence means there is no previous academic misconduct record. Both Faculty and student need to agree to engage in the diversionary process.

If the Dean’s Office determines this option is appropriate, the Dean or designate can propose the diversionary process to the student. This includes developing an Integrity Plan to respond to the academic misconduct with outcomes agreed upon by student and Faculty. The student has the right to not sign the plan if they have concerns or if they disagree. Other options are available to the Dean’s Office such as a written warning or a referral to PACSD. Please refer to UBC Okanagan’s academic calendar for information on the regulation.

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Resources for Faculty

Centre for Teaching and Learning

For assistance with resources and strategies to address academic misconduct through curriculum, course, and assessment design, please visit the Centre for Teaching and Learning website for information or contact the CTL Helpdesk to schedule a consultation.

Integrity Plans

An Integrity Plan sets out agreed upon outcomes and a plan of action between student and Faculty used to divert cases from the disciplinary process, President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline (PACSD), and expand on developmental and educative outcomes. Further information on the use of Integrity Plans is available in the UBC Okanagan Academic Calendar. A sample template for an Integrity Plan is available for reference.

AIM Program Referrals

At UBC Okanagan, referral to the Academic Integrity Matters (AIM) program is an option under the diversionary process as part of an Integrity Plan. To support students in learning best practices for academic integrity, the AIM program, operating out of the Student Learning Hub, offers an educational intervention before disciplinary processes are instigated for academic integrity breaches. AIM provides opportunities to clarify expectations for academic integrity, gain confidence in recognizing and avoiding academic misconduct, practice source integration, and understand the steps needed to create responsible academic writing.

Refer a student to the AIM Program.

Contact AIM with questions or discuss how AIM can help support you and students in your classes.

Learning Modules

AIM has academic integrity Canvas courses available for faculty to assign to students in their classes for credit. Learn more about what courses are offered and how to assign them to students.

Office of the Ombudsperson for Students – Faculty Toolkits

The Office of the Ombudsperson for Students provides toolkits for faculty members involved in the academic misconduct process, including guidelines on best practices to follow when an instructor must address suspicions of academic misconduct and a checklist on responding to suspicions of academic misconduct.