S/N

EXAMINATION MISCONDUCTS AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES

ACTION TO BE TAKEN

PUNISHMENT AND SANCTIONS

A

Lateness to the Examination Venue

i

30 minutes after the commencement of a paper irrespective of the number of hours allowed for the paper.

To be disallowed from writing the paper. A written report shall be submitted by the invigilator which must be countersigned by the Chief Invigilator.

To repeat the course at the next available opportunity.

B

Communication Between/Among Students

i.

Oral/Written request for assistance from other student (e.g. borrowing a pencil, ruler, calculator and other materials)

Verbal warning

(i) Invigilator(s) shall use  

    his/her discretion to isolate, relocate, or swap offenders’ positions.

ii

Writing solution/answer on the question paper and passing same to another student

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached

(i) Cancellation of the paper

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the Directorate of Counselling Services for counselling and behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a  written clearance from the Directorate of 

     Counselling Services.

C

Jottings

a.    Jottings on question paper

b.    Jottings on the palm

c.    Jottings on a piece of paper

d.    Jottings on a clearance card or payment receipt

e.    Jottings on ruler

f.     Jottings on a handkerchief or other materials

g.    Jottings on the lap/thigh

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached

(i) Cancellation of the paper

(ii) The offender(s) shall be referred to the Directorate of

      Counselling Services for counselling and behaviour modification.

(iii) He/she shall get a  written clearance from the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

D

Possession of Illegal Materials in Examination Venue

i

Possession  of materials not relevant to the course(s) being examined

Verbal warning

Material(s) shall be collected and relocate the offender(s)

ii

Possession of materials relevant to the course(s) being examined e.g lecture note, handbooks, textbooks etc.

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached.

(i) Suspension for one (1)

    Academic semester

(ii) The offender(s) shall be referred to the Directorate of

     Counselling Services

     for counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a written clearance from the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

iii

Cheating in more than one course during a semester’s examination

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached.

(i) Suspension for one (1)

    Academic session

(ii) The offender(s) shall be referred to the Directorate of

     Counselling Services for counselling and behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a  written clearance from the Directorate of

     Counselling Services.

E

Impersonation

i

A student of the College writing examination for another College student

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached

(i) Suspension of the culprits for three consecutive semesters

(ii) The offender(s) shall be referred to the Directorate of

     Counselling services for Counselling and behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a written clearance from the Directorate of

     Counselling Services.

ii

A student of the College writing examination for another College student without the latter’s consent.

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached.

(i) Exoneration of the impersonated student.

(ii) Suspension of  impersonator for one (1) Academic

     Session.

(iii) He/She shall get a

     written clearance from

     the Directorate of

     Counselling Services.

iii

A non-student of the College writing examination for a College student

Filling form 001, with evidence attached.

(i) Suspension of the

    College student for

    Three (3) consecutive

    semesters

(ii) He/She shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services

     for counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

     written clearance from

     the Directorate of

     Counselling Services.

(iv) Thereafter, the non

      student shall be 

      referred to the

      appropriate authority

      for further Investigation

      and punishment.

iv

A student of the College using the I.D card or fee clearance card or receipt(s) of another student in writing examination

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached.

(i)  Suspension for three (3)

     consecutive semesters

(ii) If stealing is

     established, sanction for

     stealing (expulsion)

     shall be applied.

(iii) If conspiracy is

     established, the two

     culprits shall be

     punished (as in (i) 

     above).

(iv) The offender(s) shall

      be referred to the

      Directorate of

      Counselling Services

      for counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(v) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate

      of  Counselling Services.

v

Forging of examination permit Identity Card

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached

Expulsion

vi

Stealing of permit cards

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached

(i) Suspension for Two (2)

     Academic Sessions

(ii) Offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services

     for counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

F

Possession of College Examination Answer Booklet(s)

i

Additional blank answer booklets(s) inside/outside examination room

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached

(i) Suspension for One (1)

     Academic Session

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services

     for counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

ii

College answer booklet containing questions already answered

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached

(i) Suspension for three

    (3) consecutive

     semesters

(ii) The offender(s) shall

      be referred to the

      Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     Counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

iii

Failure to submit answer script

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached and photocopy of attendance  sheet

(i) Suspension for three

     consecutive semesters

(ii) The offender(s) shall

      be referred to the

      Directorate of 

      Counselling services

      for counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

G

Collaboration

i

Refusal to take examination and preventing others from doing same

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached.

(i) Suspension for Two (2)

    consecutive semesters 

    Academic Semesters

(ii) Offender(s) shall

      be referred to the

      Directorate of 

      Counselling Services

      for counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

ii

Refusal to submit examination script as and when due

Verbal warning

Collection of script from the student.

iii

Swapping of examination seats or venues without authorization

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached

(i) Cancellation of the

     paper

(ii) Offender(s) shall

      be referred to the

      Directorate of 

      Counselling Services

      for counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

iv

Swapping of answer booklets

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached (the two answer booklets)

(i) The two shall be

     suspended for one (1)

     Academic Semester.

(ii) The offender(s) shall

      be referred to the

      Directorate of 

      Counselling Services

      for counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

v

Coercing a fellow student to commit an examination misconduct

Filling of form 001 with evidence attached.

(i) The coerced student

     shall be exonerated

     while the culprit shall

     be suspended for One

     (1) Academic Session.

(ii) The offender(s) shall

      be referred to the

      Directorate of 

      Counselling Services

      For counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

H

Internally and Externally Generated Disturbance During Examination

i

A student who has finished and submitted his/her paper but is still found loitering in the examination premises or whispering answer(s) to another student in the examination hall/room

Verbal warning

Driving the student away from examination premises.

ii

Displaying answer script for other to copy

Verbal warning

Separation of the student in the examination venue.  If the student persists in the act, he/she shall be sent out of the examination hall

iii

Attempting to destroy examination offences exhibits (e.g. swallowing , squeezing, throwing e.t.c)

Filling of form 001. Rely on the submission of the invigilators in case the evidence has been swallowed by the offender

(i) Suspension for One (1)

    Academic Session

(ii) The offender(s) shall

      be referred to the

      Directorate of 

      Counselling Services

      for counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

I

Examination leakage

1.    Emanating from lecturers

2.    Emanating from College officers

3.    Emanating from students

a.    Possession of ‘live’ questions

b.    Possession of answer booklet(s)

c.    Availability of written material(s) on the part of the body, paper or any other relevant material resulting from examination leakage.

Written report with evidence attached as may be required

(a) Established cases of

     staff involvement in

     examination leakages

     shall be referred to

     the appropriate College

     Authority.

(b) 3a to c will attract

     suspension for two (2)

     Academic Sessions for   

     student offenders.

(c) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(d) He/She shall get a

     written clearance from

     the Directorate of

     Counselling Services.

J

Electronic Cheating (Possession of Calculator, smart watch, handset,  earpiece e.t.c.)

Filling of form 001 with evidence attached

(i) Suspension for One (1)

     Academic Session

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     Counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

K

Direct Copying During Examination

i

Copying from black and white materials (e.g. textbooks, hand-outs, journals etc) and electronic materials (e.g. mini-computer, calculator, electronic wrist watch)

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached

(i) Suspension for One (1)

     Academic Session

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     counselling.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

ii

Possession of handsets (and other electronic devices) that do not contain any incriminating information during examination

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached.

(i) Seizure of the handset

     from the culprit.

(ii) The handset may

      or may not be

      returned to student(s).

(iii) Issuance of warning

      letter to the

      offender(s)

L

Pre-NCE Students

i

All the examination misconducts (A-K) stated above and their corresponding sanctions shall be applicable to any Pre-NCE student caught with proven evidence of violation of examination rules.

Filling of form 001, with evidence attached.

As it applies to A-K above

M

Plagiarism

I

Student copying project work of another student or other students

Written report with evidence attached

(i) Suspension for One (1)

     Academic Session

(ii) The student shall repeat

      the project work.

(iii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling services for

     Counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iv) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

N

Other Related Offences

i

Reckless driving on campus

Written report by College security personnel

Offenders shall be referred to the College security officer for appropriate action.

ii

Disturbance of campus peace of any kind

Written report

(i) This shall range from

     reprimand to expulsion,

     depending on the

     degree of disturbance.

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     Counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

iii

Shunting (i.e. disruption line when on queue)

Formal report, if it has the potential of degenerating into crisis

Written warning in the first instance. If it persists, the offender shall be suspended for one (1) Academic Semester.

iv

Crossing the lawns

Formal report if it has the potential of degenerating into crisis

Written warning in the first instance.  If it persists, the offender shall be suspended for one (1) Academic Semester.

v

Defacing College building(s) in any way

Written report

(i) Warning and repair of

    the damage done.

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     Counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

vi

Throwing of missiles that are capable of causing physical harm to others

Written report

(i) Ranging from issuance

    of warning letter to

    suspension, depending

    on the gravity of offence.

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     Counselling and

     behaviour modification..

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate.

vii

Unauthorized use of private or public vehicles on campus

Written report

Seizure of the vehicle while the issue is under investigation for 24 hrs by the College Security Officer.

viii

Use of threat or violence of any kind on anybody

Written report

(i) Ranging from issuance

    of warning letter to

    suspension for Two (2)

    Academic Sessions or

    expulsion.

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     Counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

ix

Fighting within and outside the College

Written report

(i) This shall range from

     suspension for One (1)

     Academic Session to

     Expulsion from the

     College.

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

x

Assault: Physical and verbal to a fellow student

Written report

(i) Ranging from issuance

    of warning letter to

    suspension for One (1)

    Academic Semester.

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

xi

Assault against members of Staff

Written report

(i) Suspension for One (1)

    Academic Session and a

    letter of apology to the

    staff

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     Counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate.

xii

Illegal detention of people and abduction/kidnapping

Written report

Expulsion.

xiii

Sexual harassment: of a student by another student or students

Written report

(i) Suspension for One (1)

     Academic Session

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     Counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate.

xiv

Smoking and/or drinking of alcohol within the College community

Written report

(i) Suspension for One (1)

     Academic Session

(ii) The offender(s) shall be

     referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

     written clearance from

    the Directorate.

xv

Sexually harassment of student by staff and vice versa

Written report with evidence attached

(i) The staff/student

    shall be referred to

    appropriate Disciplinary

    Committee

(ii) Suspension for one

     Academic Semester

(iii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iv) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate.

xvi

Littering/unauthorized disposal of waste

Written report with evidence attached

(i) Issuance of warning

     Letter

(ii) The student (s) shall

     be made to perform

     community  service for

     one (1) week

(iii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iv) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate.

xvii

Illegal/violent demonstration

Written report

(i) This shall range from

     suspension for One (1)

     Academic Session to

     expulsion, depending

     on the gravity of the

     offence.

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     counselling, if he or

    she is suspended

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate.

xviii

Extortion of fellow students by student(s)

Written report

(i) Suspension for One (1)

    Academic Session

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate.

O

List of Recommended Sanctions for Teaching Practice Offences

i

Absence from school during Teaching Practice Exercise without genuine excuse

Written report

To repeat the Teaching Practice Exercise for Two (2) weeks, at a nearby school.

ii

Absence during the external moderation of Teaching Practice exercise without genuine reason.

Written report

External Moderator’s report would determine the punishment against the student.

iii

Inadequacy of lesson plan(s)

Written report

To repeat the Teaching Practice Exercise for one (1) week at a nearby school, for proper monitoring.

iv

Established case(s) of unruly behaviour during the Teaching Practice Exercise

Written report

To repeat the Teaching  Practice Exercise for Six (6) weeks at a nearby school, for proper monitoring.

v

Inability to present attendance Register on demand

Written report

Issuance of warning letter to all the concerned students.

vi

Perpetual Lateness to School

Written report with evidence attached (attendance register)

To repeat the Teaching Practice Exercise for Three (3) weeks at a nearby school for proper monitoring.

P

Indecent Behaviour

i

Defecating outside College’s designated areas

Written report

Issuance of warning letter

ii

Use of new media or traditional malign, offend or assassinate the character of student(s), staff or other members of the College community.

Written report with evidence attached

(i) Suspension for One (1)

    Academic Session

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

     Counselling Services.

iii

Indecent dressing, including but not limited to: (1)

(a)  Dressing that offends public morality, public decency and/or one which offers undue exposure of the human body

(b) Dressing that prevents adequate identification of student

Written report with evidence attached

(i) Suspension for One (1) 

     Academic Semester

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of 

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate.

iv

(a)  Indecent dressing (2) e.g. male student putting on earring/plaiting of hair.

(b) Sagging and  tattooing of bodies by students (male and female).

Written report with evidence attached

(i) Suspension for One (1) 

     Academic Semester

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of 

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

     Counselling Services.

v

Neglect/failure/refusal to account for society’s/association’s funds

Written report with evidence attached

(i) The offender shall be

     made to refund the

     amount embezzled

(ii) Suspension for One (1) 

     Academic Semester

(iii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of 

     Counselling Services for

     Counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iv) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

     Counselling Services.

Q

Vandalism

i

Damage and destruction of College or private property

Written report with evidence attached

(i) Suspension for One (1)

     Academic Session

(ii) Payment for the repair

     of damaged/destroyed

     property(ies)

(iii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of 

     Counselling Services for

     Counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iv) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

     Counselling Services.

R

Criminal Offences

Criminal offences shall be referred to the police for necessary action and should attract suspension of the affected student(s) until the case is disposed of by the Police or the law court, as the case may be.  In this regard, the final decision of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee would depend on the outcome of Police investigation or trial in Court

i

Inflicting physical injury on a fellow student or staff, such as matchetting, stabbing, injecting, etc.

Written report

Expulsion

ii

Fraud/forgery

Written report with evidence(s) to include that which is: forged, fabricated, falsely devised or counterfeited

Expulsion

iii

Burglary

Written report

Expulsion

iv

Assault occasioning bodily harm

Written report

Expulsion

v

Murder

Written report

Expulsion

vi

Possession of firearms

Written report

Expulsion

vii

Asron

Written report

Expulsion

viii

Use of mask to disturb the peace on campus

Written report

Expulsion

vix

Other criminal offences

Written report

Expulsion

S

Creating and Using College perimeter fence as route

Written report

(i) Suspension for One (1) 

     Academic Semester

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of 

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

     Counselling Services.

T

Unauthorised Visit to Erelu Dam

Written report with evidence attached

(i) Suspension for One (1) 

     Academic Semester

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of 

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

     Counselling Services.

U

OTHER ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOURS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE COLLEGE

i

Stealing/Robbery

Taking what does not belong to one without owner’s permission

Written report

Expulsion

ii

Forgery

Counterfeiting for purpose of fraud

Written report

Expulsion

iii

Cultic Activities/belonging to any outlawed or unregistered/ organizations/groups/societies etc.

Expulsion and the culprit(s) shall be handed over to the police

Any activity relating to secret cult/membership of any outlawed or unregistered society etc.

Written report

Expulsion and should be handed over to the police

iv

Sexual Abuse/Harassment

Taking sexual advantage of another student, under threat

Written report

Suspension for one (1) Academic Session

v

Rape

Forceful sexual intercourse without the partner’s consent

Written report

Expulsion

vi

Drug Abuse

a

Possession of and unrecommended use of drugs

Written report

Expulsion

b

Sniffing of hard drugs e.g. marijuana, cocaine, heroine, tramadol, codein etc.

Written report

Expulsion

vii

Armed Robbery

Robbery: Attempting to take the property of another by threat or forcefully using dangerous weapons

Written report

Expulsion

viii

Dangerous Weapon while fighting

Written report

Expulsion

ix

Insubordination to Staff

a

Insulting or act of disrespect to a member of staff

Written report

(i) Suspension for One (1) 

     Academic Semester

(ii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of 

     Counselling Services for

     counselling and

     behaviour modification.

(iii) He/She shall get a

      written clearance from

      the Directorate of

      Counselling Services.

x

Looting

Stealing of College property

Written report

Expulsion

V

ELECTORAL RELATED OFFENCES

Offences(s)

Action to be taken

Punishments and Sanctions

i

Restraining movement of other contestants and their supporters during campaign

Written report

(i) Issuance of warning 

    letter

(ii) Suspension for one

     academic semester

    for any culpable

    student(s).

ii

Causing disturbance in and around voting centres

Written report, to be handed over to the College Security Officer

Issuance of warning letter.  Culpable students shall be suspended for One (1) Academic Semester.

iii

Attempting or snatching of electoral materials

Written report

(i) Handing over to the 

    College Security

    Officer

(ii) Suspension for One 

     Academic Session.

(iii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of 

     Counselling Services  

     for counselling and

     behaviour 

     modification.

(iv) He/She shall get a

      written clearance 

      from the Directorate

     of Counselling 

    Services.

iv

Assault on/attack of electoral officers

Written report

(i) The College Security

     outfit should effect 

     the arrest of the

     offender(s)

(ii) Suspension for One 

     Academic Session

(iii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of 

     Counselling Services  

     for counselling and

     behaviour

     modification.

(iv) He/She shall get a

      written clearance 

      from the Directorate.

V

Manipulation Disruption of Electoral process

Written report

(i) The College Security

     outfit should effect 

     the arrest of the

     offender(s)

(ii) Suspension for One 

     Academic Session

(iii) The offender(s) shall

     be referred to the

     Directorate of 

     Counselling Services  

     for counselling and

     behaviour

     modification.

(iv) He/She shall get a

      written clearance 

      from the Directorate

      of Counselling
      Services.

vi

Using dangerous weapons/charm etc. during election

Written report

Expulsion