Student demographics and demographic details pertaining to academic misconduct

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Dear Royal Veterinary College,

I would like to request the following information please. Where possible could this be provided in a spreadsheet:

Questions about student demographics:

1.1 In the final semester of the academic year 2020/2021 how many students in total (across all levels and modes of study) studied at your institution?
Of this total please provide a breakdown by:
1.2 Nationality
1.3 Ethnicity
1.4 The number that were required to provide evidence of English Language competence to commence study due to International status.
1.5 Disability, as a total figure and where possible a breakdown of type, for example in the following format:
A No disability
B social/communication impairment such as Asperger's syndrome/other autistic spectrum disorder
C Blind or have a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses
D Deaf or have a serious hearing impairment
E Long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart disease, or epilepsy
F Mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder
G Specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D
H Physical impairment or mobility issues, such as difficulty using your arms or using a wheelchair or crutches
I Disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above
J Two or more impairments and/or disabling medical conditions

Academic misconduct questions:

Total number of referrals:

2.1 In the final semester of the academic year 2020/2021 how many students were referred for academic misconduct (institution wide)? If a student was referred more than once, please only count them once.

Of that number please provide a breakdown (in numbers) by:
2.2 Nationality
2.3 Ethnicity.
2.4 The number that were required to provide evidence of English Language competence to commence study due to International status.
2.5 Disability, as a total figure and where possible a breakdown of type, for example in the following format:


A No disability
B social/communication impairment such as Asperger's syndrome/other autistic spectrum disorder
C Blind or have a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses
D Deaf or have a serious hearing impairment
E Long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart disease, or epilepsy
F Mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder
G Specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D
H Physical impairment or mobility issues, such as difficulty using your arms or using a wheelchair or crutches
I Disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above
J Two or more impairments and/or disabling medical conditions

Total cases proved / substantiated

3.1. In the final semester of the academic year 2020/2021 how many student cases of academic misconduct (institution wide) were found proven/ substantiated? If a student was referred more than once, please only count them once.

Of that number please provide a breakdown (in numbers) by:
3.2. Nationality
3.3 Ethnicity.
3.4 The number that were required to provide evidence of English Language competence to commence study due to International status.
3.5 Disability, as a total figure and where possible a breakdown of type, for example in the following format:

A No disability
B Social/communication impairment such as Asperger's syndrome/other autistic spectrum disorder
C Blind or have a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses
D Deaf or have a serious hearing impairment
E Long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart disease, or epilepsy
F Mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder
G Specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D
H Physical impairment or mobility issues, such as difficulty using your arms or using a wheelchair or crutches
I Disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above
J Two or more impairments and/or disabling medical conditions

4. Does your institution use Turnitin to help staff identify cases of academic misconduct?

5. Does your institution give students access to Turnitin to help students understand academic misconduct prior to submission of work?

Yours faithfully,

Rachel Harrad

FOI, Royal Veterinary College

Dear Ms Harrad

I am writing to acknowledge your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (The Act) . We will consider and respond to your request in accordance with the requirements of the Act.

Yours sincerely

FOI Officer

The Royal Veterinary College

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FOI, Royal Veterinary College

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Dear Ms Harrad,

Having conducted a search of the RVC's records, we can confirm that the RVC does hold information relating to your request – that information (Q1) is attached and copied below (Q2+) .

2. Total number of referrals in - Assuming they mean academic year 2020/21 – Total number of cases referred were: 24

Nationality – Request falls outside the scope of information requirements for AM Procedures

Ethnicity - Request falls outside the scope of information requirements for AM Procedures

The number that were required to provide evidence of English Language competence to commence study due to International status –Request falls outside the scope of information requirements for AM Procedures

Disability, as a total figure and where possible a breakdown of type, for example in the following format:

A No disability – None declared under the AM Process

B Social/communication impairment such as Asperger's syndrome/other autistic spectrum disorder - None declared under the AM Process

C Blind or have a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses - No

D Deaf or have a serious hearing impairment - No

E Long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart disease, or epilepsy - No

F Mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder - None declared under the AM Process

G Specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D - 2

H Physical impairment or mobility issues, such as difficulty using your arms or using a wheelchair or crutches - No

I Disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above - None declared under the AM Process

J Two or more impairments and/or disabling medical conditions - None declared under the AM Process

Total cases proved / substantiated - Total number upheld: 16

3. In the final semester of the academic year 2020/2021 how many students were referred for academic misconduct (institution wide)? If a student was referred more than once, please only count them once.

Assuming they mean term 3 from April – September 2020/21 (inclusive of resit period) - Total number of cases referred were: 16

Nationality - Request falls outside the scope of information requirements for AM Procedures

Ethnicity - Request falls outside the scope of information requirements for AM Procedures

The number that were required to provide evidence of English Language competence to commence study due to International status Request falls outside the scope of information requirements for AM Procedures

Disability, as a total figure and where possible a breakdown of type, for example in the following format:

A No disability – None declared under the AM Process

B Social/communication impairment such as Asperger's syndrome/other autistic spectrum disorder - None declared under the AM Process

C Blind or have a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses - No

D Deaf or have a serious hearing impairment - No

E Long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart disease, or epilepsy - No

F Mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder - None declared under the AM Process

G Specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D - 0

H Physical impairment or mobility issues, such as difficulty using your arms or using a wheelchair or crutches - No

I Disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above - None declared under the AM Process

J Two or more impairments and/or disabling medical conditions - None declared under the AM Process

Total cases proved / substantiated - Total number upheld: 11

4. Does your institution use Turnitin to help staff identify cases of academic misconduct? Yes

5. Does your institution give students access to Turnitin to help students understand academic misconduct prior to submission of work? Yes

The RVC is satisfied that in making this response, it has compiled with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with this response, you should request an internal review by writing within 40 working days of receiving this response to The Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to the Council, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, AL9 7TA (Email: [email address]) , who will ensure that this is dealt with accordingly. There is no charge for such a request. Should you still be dissatisfied with the outcome, you have the right to make a complaint via the Information Commissioner, pursuant to Section 50 of the Freedom of Information Act, via The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF (Tel: 0303 123 1113).

Yours sincerely

FOI Officer
The Royal Veterinary College

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