Student Advocates are Concordia Undergraduate students who have extensive knowledge of Concordia’s policies and procedures, the Academic Code of Conduct, and the Code of Rights and Responsibilities. They aim to assist students whilst creating a safer space, and maintaining the utmost confidentiality. 

This package is known as a “discovery package”, and should contain a description of the charges against you, as well the date for an interview with the Code Administrator of your faculty. It is best to make an appointment with a Student Advocate in order to discuss the situation. We can absolutely help you, answer any questions you may have and even accompany you to the interview. 

The Code of Conduct (Academic) is a University policy that outlines the procedures by which academic honesty or integrity is enforced. It outlines procedures for dealing with offenses and possible sanctions if charges are upheld. 

According to the Concordia Academic Code of Conduct plagiarism can be defined as follows: the presentation of the work of another person, in whatever form, as one’s own or without proper acknowledgement. 

It is important to know that the Academic Code of Conduct does not consider the intent of the individual who committed the offence when applying a sanction. For example, you may be charged with plagiarism if you have an improperly cited bibliography. Please see the Academic Code of Conduct for more details. 

http://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/common/docs/policies/official-policies/Academic-Code-Conduct-2015.pdf 

 Student Requests are exceptions to academic rules and regulations that may be requested by students who find themselves in various different situations. These requests are reviewed by the Student Request Committee. Student Advocates can assist you in understanding the different types of requests as well as help you submit your request. 

Student Advocates can assist you in attempting to mediate with your professor, as well as help you file a complaint. 

You may make a request for re-evaluation if you have sufficient grounds to demonstrate that your work should be re-evaluated and a Student Advocate can assist you with this, however group work and attendance marks generally cannot be re-evaluated. 

Student Advocates can help you file charges under the Code of Rights and Responsibilities, as well as provide you with resources and assistance. 

http://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/common/docs/policies/official-policies/BD-3.pdf 

Student Advocates can assist you in formulating an application for readmission, as well as help you with submitting this application. The deadline for readmission is generally at the end of June every year. 

A second charge means that you will be obliged to face the Academic Hearing Panel, and risk suspension or expulsion from the university. 

Student Advocates are able to help you decipher your transcript and help you calculate your GPA. Student Advocates are also able to identify all of the various notations on your transcript, explain them, and advise you on the best course of action. 

Under no circumstances will a CSU Student Advocate lie or use misleading information on your behalf. Student Advocates are here to assist you and to help you make well informed decisions. 

The CSU Advocacy Center operates under an absolute policy of confidentiality. Student Advocates will under no circumstances divulge information they receive from students to any outside parties.