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The United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Public Law 110-315 requires LIM College to put processes in place to establish that any student who registers in an online course is the same student who participates in and completes the course and receives the academic credit.
LIM College fulfills this requirement by restricting student access to online courses through the College portals, which require secure logins and passwords.
Identity Verification
The verification of a student’s identity begins at the time of initial course registration. When a student initially registers, a unique login and password are created that provide access to the secure College system - CITRIX LIM DESKTOP and LIM College email. Students are also provided with a unique login and password for the LIM College Student Information System (SONIS) and Blackboard online course management system. This information is provided to the student at registration. If students are unable to attend registration in-person, this information is mailed to them. Data transmission of login information is secured using standard encryption technology. Students are given information each semester by the IT Department regarding best practices related to setting up and maintaining the security of their passwords.
Students taking exams online use RESPONDUS MONITOR in conjunction with Blackboard to record the exam session, the environment in which the exam is taken and to verify student identification.
Student Responsibility
The Academic Integrity policy catalog specifically prohibits all forms of cheating, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty. Specifically, the policy prohibits “having or providing unauthorized outside help when completing online tests and assignments.”
Students are responsible for maintaining the security of usernames, passwords, and any other access credentials assigned to them. This information may not be shared or given to anyone other than the person to whom they were assigned. Users are responsible for any and all use of their account. LIM College recommends that all users change their password when necessary to maintain security. Users are held responsible for knowledge of the information contained within the most recent LIM College catalog. Failure to read and comply with College guidelines, requirements, and regulations will not exempt users from responsibility.
Student enrolled in online classes are required to purchase and use a webcam for identity verification during exams.
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