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Student Identity Verification Policy

Student Identity Verification Policy

Student Identity Verification Policy

Purpose:

The Student Identity Verification Policy ensures the integrity and security of academic credentials and maintains the credibility of Windsor University’s online education programs. This policy outlines the procedures for verifying the identity of students enrolled in online courses and programs.

Policy Statement:

Windsor University employs rigorous measures to verify the identity of students participating in online courses and programs. All students are required to undergo identity verification processes to confirm their identity and prevent academic dishonesty.

Procedure:

  1. Initial Identity Verification:
    • Upon admission, students must provide government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, to verify their identity.
    • Admissions personnel will authenticate the provided identification documents against official records.
  2. Secure Authentication Methods:
    • Windsor University utilizes secure authentication methods, such as biometric identification, secure login credentials, and multi-factor authentication, to ensure that students are the rightful individuals accessing online learning platforms.
  3. Live Proctoring and Remote Monitoring:
    • For high-stakes assessments, such as exams and quizzes, Windsor University may employ live proctoring services or remote monitoring software to verify students’ identities and monitor their activities during evaluations.
    • Proctors or monitoring software will authenticate students’ identities using webcam images, government-issued identification, and real-time identity verification processes.
  4. Periodic Identity Checks:
    • Throughout the academic term, Windsor University may conduct periodic identity checks to confirm that the individual participating in online courses is indeed the enrolled student.
    • Students may be required to provide additional verification, such as responding to security questions or submitting supplementary identification documents.
  5. Reporting Suspected Identity Fraud:
    • Any suspected identity fraud or academic dishonesty will be promptly reported to the appropriate university authorities for investigation and disciplinary action.
    • Students found to have engaged in identity fraud may face sanctions, including expulsion from the university.

Compliance and Review:

Windsor University’s Student Identification Policy complies with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices in online education.

The policy is subject to periodic review and updates to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the integrity of the online learning environment.

Purpose:

The Student Identity Verification Policy ensures the integrity and security of academic credentials and maintains the credibility of Windsor University’s online education programs. This policy outlines the procedures for verifying the identity of students enrolled in online courses and programs.

Policy Statement:

Windsor University employs rigorous measures to verify the identity of students participating in online courses and programs. All students are required to undergo identity verification processes to confirm their identity and prevent academic dishonesty.

Procedure:

  1. Initial Identity Verification:
    • Upon admission, students must provide government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, to verify their identity.
    • Admissions personnel will authenticate the provided identification documents against official records.
  2. Secure Authentication Methods:
    • Windsor University utilizes secure authentication methods, such as biometric identification, secure login credentials, and multi-factor authentication, to ensure that students are the rightful individuals accessing online learning platforms.
  3. Live Proctoring and Remote Monitoring:
    • For high-stakes assessments, such as exams and quizzes, Windsor University may employ live proctoring services or remote monitoring software to verify students’ identities and monitor their activities during evaluations.
    • Proctors or monitoring software will authenticate students’ identities using webcam images, government-issued identification, and real-time identity verification processes.
  4. Periodic Identity Checks:
    • Throughout the academic term, Windsor University may conduct periodic identity checks to confirm that the individual participating in online courses is indeed the enrolled student.
    • Students may be required to provide additional verification, such as responding to security questions or submitting supplementary identification documents.
  5. Reporting Suspected Identity Fraud:
    • Any suspected identity fraud or academic dishonesty will be promptly reported to the appropriate university authorities for investigation and disciplinary action.
    • Students found to have engaged in identity fraud may face sanctions, including expulsion from the university.

Compliance and Review:

Windsor University’s Student Identification Policy complies with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices in online education.

The policy is subject to periodic review and updates to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the integrity of the online learning environment.

Purpose:

The Student Identity Verification Policy ensures the integrity and security of academic credentials and maintains the credibility of Windsor University’s online education programs. This policy outlines the procedures for verifying the identity of students enrolled in online courses and programs.

Policy Statement:

Windsor University employs rigorous measures to verify the identity of students participating in online courses and programs. All students are required to undergo identity verification processes to confirm their identity and prevent academic dishonesty.

Procedure:

  1. Initial Identity Verification:
    • Upon admission, students must provide government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, to verify their identity.
    • Admissions personnel will authenticate the provided identification documents against official records.
  2. Secure Authentication Methods:
    • Windsor University utilizes secure authentication methods, such as biometric identification, secure login credentials, and multi-factor authentication, to ensure that students are the rightful individuals accessing online learning platforms.
  3. Live Proctoring and Remote Monitoring:
    • For high-stakes assessments, such as exams and quizzes, Windsor University may employ live proctoring services or remote monitoring software to verify students’ identities and monitor their activities during evaluations.
    • Proctors or monitoring software will authenticate students’ identities using webcam images, government-issued identification, and real-time identity verification processes.
  4. Periodic Identity Checks:
    • Throughout the academic term, Windsor University may conduct periodic identity checks to confirm that the individual participating in online courses is indeed the enrolled student.
    • Students may be required to provide additional verification, such as responding to security questions or submitting supplementary identification documents.
  5. Reporting Suspected Identity Fraud:
    • Any suspected identity fraud or academic dishonesty will be promptly reported to the appropriate university authorities for investigation and disciplinary action.
    • Students found to have engaged in identity fraud may face sanctions, including expulsion from the university.

Compliance and Review:

Windsor University’s Student Identification Policy complies with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices in online education.

The policy is subject to periodic review and updates to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the integrity of the online learning environment.