ERIC Number: ED564140
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Mar
Pages: 5
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Report on Student Academic Integrity and Allegations of Contract Cheating by University Students
Australian Government Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency
On 12 November 2014 the Fairfax media reported allegations of cheating by students at a number of Australian higher education providers through the purchase of assignments, particularly through the MyMaster website. The Honorable Christopher Pyne MP, Minister for Education and Training, referred the matter to the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) to investigate further. TEQSA wrote to all registered Australian higher education providers. Those providers identified in the media were requested to report to TEQSA on action taken to investigate the allegations and remedy the matter should it prove necessary. All higher education providers were asked to share best practice approaches to minimising student misconduct in assessment and promoting academic integrity amongst students. This report is drawn from the responses received.
Descriptors: Integrity, Cheating, College Students, Assignments, Quality Assurance, Investigations, News Reporting, Educational Practices, Educational Policy, Change Strategies, Student Behavior, Foreign Countries
Australian Government Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. TEQSA GPO Box 1672, Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3001. Tel: 1300-739-585; Fax: 1300-739-586; e-mail: enquiries@teqsa.gov.au; Web site: http://www.teqsa.gov.au
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Australian Government Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
Identifiers - Location: Australia
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