This policy aims to clarify the importance of integrity for all beneficiaries of BePro Institute’s e-learning services, define the forms of integrity violations, outline the procedures and penalties applied in such cases, and work to minimize their occurrence.
Concept of Integrity and Its Importance:
Integrity is one of the core values in any organization or work environment, including BePro Institute. The term “integrity” refers to acting honestly and truthfully without resorting to cheating or deception in any activities or interactions. In other words, integrity is demonstrated by individuals adhering to ethical standards and applicable laws while avoiding any unethical or unlawful actions.
Forms of Integrity Violations:
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Cheating in Exams: This includes using unauthorized sources during online exams, such as internet searches or written notes.
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Submitting Non-Original Work: This involves submitting projects or assignments copied or stolen from other sources without permission or proper citation.
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Unauthorized Collaboration: This includes cooperation among trainees to complete tasks or exams in ways that are unethical or prohibited.
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Falsifying Information: This involves providing false or inaccurate information in assignments or reports required in the e-learning environment.
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Use of Prohibited Materials: This includes using unauthorized materials, such as books or guides, during exams or training assignments.
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Tampering with Results: This includes altering or manipulating results in unauthorized ways to gain better outcomes.
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Bias or Favoritism: This includes giving preferential treatment to some trainees over others without ethical or legal justification.
These examples represent common forms of integrity violations in e-learning environments. Educational institutions and training centers continuously face challenges in reducing these violations and maintaining a fair and honest learning environment for all participants.
Procedures and Penalties for Integrity Violations:
Procedures:
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Monitoring and Documentation: Any integrity violations in the e-learning environment are carefully monitored and documented systematically.
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Investigations: Immediate investigations are conducted to verify the violation, collecting additional evidence if necessary.
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Disciplinary Actions: Appropriate actions are taken in accordance with the approved penalty framework.
Penalties:
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Official Warning: Minor violations may result in a formal warning issued to the trainee.
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Suspension from Training: Trainees may be temporarily suspended from participating in training programs.
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Loss of Program Benefits: Serious violations may lead to complete loss of access to the training program and denial of the official certificate.
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Expulsion from the Institute: In severe or repeated cases, the trainee may be permanently expelled from the institute.
These procedures and penalties are applied according to BePro Institute’s integrity policy to maintain the quality of educational services and ensure a fair and ethical training environment for all participants.
Policy Implementation:
This policy applies to all beneficiaries of BePro Institute’s services. Staff are required to enforce it strictly, and any violation will subject the offender to the institute’s disciplinary procedures.
Violations are categorized into three levels based on severity:
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Level 1 Violations: Result in denial of program completion and rejection from enrolling in any other programs at the institute.
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Level 2 Violations: Result in denial of program completion and prohibition from registering for one full training year.
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Level 3 Violations: Result in denial of program completion.