Academic Integrity
Maintaining academic integrity is central to the mission of the Computer-Based Testing Facility (CBTF). Our goal is to provide a secure and equitable testing environment that upholds the standards of UC Berkeley while supporting both students and instructors.
How Academic Misconduct Is Handled in the CBTF
If an incident of suspected academic misconduct occurs during an exam, CBTF proctors will document the situation and report it to the CBTF Lead Proctors.
The CBTF Leads will:
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Review the incident details, including proctor notes and any supporting evidence.
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Reach out to the course instructional staff to share the report and allow the instructor to decide whether to pursue a formal case through the Center for Student Conduct.
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Provide the instructor with all relevant information and assist in clarifying next steps if needed.
Because proctors are not the instructor of record, the instructor of record is responsible for initiating the academic misconduct process by filing a possible policy violation report directly with the Center for Student Conduct and communicating with the student if appropriate.
UC Berkeley Policy on Academic Misconduct
The CBTF follows the UC Berkeley Code of Student Conduct, which defines academic misconduct under Section 102.01:
102.01 — Academic Misconduct
All forms of academic misconduct, including but not limited to cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, or facilitating academic dishonesty. This list is not exhaustive. Students are responsible for understanding the expectations of their department and instructors.A. Cheating
Fraud, deceit, or dishonesty in an academic assignment; using or attempting to use unauthorized materials; or assisting others in doing so.B. Plagiarism
Using intellectual material produced by another person without proper acknowledgment. This includes self-plagiarism.C. False Information and Fabrication
Providing false information, fabricating or altering data, or misrepresenting one’s identity or work to a University official or instructor.D. Theft or Damage of Intellectual Property
Stealing or sabotaging another person’s work, unauthorized access to University systems, or distributing copies of exams or assignments without permission.E. Alteration of University Documents
Forgery of signatures, falsifying transcripts or grades, or resubmitting altered academic work.For full details, refer to the UC Berkeley Code of Student Conduct.
Per University Policy 100.00, the Chancellor may impose discipline for the commission or attempted commission (including aiding or abetting in the commission or attempted commission) of the following types of violations by students, as well as such other violations as may be specified in campus regulations.