Revisions to Academic Regulations for Recognition of Academic Achievement for the Faculty of Science: Bachelor of Science

Senator Lo requested leave from the Senate to present four reports as an omnibus motion. Senator Jasper Lorien requested division of the motion to consider the Revisions to Academic Regulations for Recognition of Academic Achievement for the Faculty of Science: Bachelor of Science separately. By general consent, Revisions to Academic Regulations for Recognition of Academic Achievement for the Faculty of Science: Bachelor of Science, was considered separately. Senator Jasper Lorien expressed opposition to the proposed revisions. They noted that the Diversionary Option allowed students and the University to work toward an appropriate resolution in cases involving minor first offences or circumstances where academic expectations may not have been clear. Senator Lorien expressed concerns about the potential impacts of the proposed revisions on students. Senator Lo responded that the matter had been considered by the Committee. He explained that, given the designations recognized high levels of academic achievement, the proposed revisions reflected an expectation of academic integrity. Senator Lo noted that students found by the President to have committed academic misconduct, or students who admitted to academic misconduct and entered the Diversionary Option, would be ineligible for these designations.