Anonymous tip leads to investigation at Saskatchewan Polytechnic
An investigation is underway following an anonymous tip alleging academic misconduct at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Dr. Anne Neufeld, Provost and vice president of academics at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, said an allegation has been made anonymously that students at the school are being provided advance copies of exams. The investigation is still in the early stages, Neufeld said, and there are few details at this point.
“A few weeks ago, we did receive an anonymous tip suggesting the allegation was that our students were receiving exams in advance from faculty members,” Neufeld said. “Because the allegations are about students and faculty, this investigation is being done by our dean for that particular area as well as the association dean, in association with my office.”
Neufeld said the tipster is believed to be someone outside the organization. She said one interview was conducted last week with a faculty member. Her hope is to wrap up the investigation before June 30, the end of the academic school year.