The Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies Student Declaration has been provided for a clear understanding of the expectations and obligations of students with regard to personal and academic conduct. All students are expected to comply with the requirements set down in the Student Declaration for the duration of their studies through ZILS.
I affirm that the information contained within this form is correct and I have read all information regarding the units in which I am enrolling. I acknowledge I have a responsibility to behave honestly, ethically and professionally in all of my dealings with Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies and the provider institution(s) through which I am studying
I agree to act in accordance with the regulations, statutes and disciplinary procedures of each provider institution and the policies of Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies. I acknowledge I may be prevented from enrolling with any other provider institution if I do not abide by the regulations, statutes and disciplinary procedures of each provider institution and the policies of Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies.
I agree to maintain the highest ethical standards of academic integrity in my work and to comply with the conventions of academic scholarship. I acknowledge I have a responsibility to appropriately acknowledge the contribution of others in all academic work and to recognize that plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fraud, fabrication or falsifications of data are not acceptable. I agree to be aware of and abide by the provider institutions assessment policies including academic honesty and the consequences for acts of dishonesty that include cheating, plagiarism, collusion, fraud, fabrication or falsification of data. I understand I am expected to be aware of my individual rights and responsibilities regarding the proper use of copyright material.
I agree when I am engaging in online studies I will comply with Government laws (for example privacy laws, copyright, trademark, cyber-bullying), Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies standards and the rules, policies and procedures of the provider institution(s). I agree not to use Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies and/or any of the provider institutions trademarks and logos without the appropriate authorization to do so. I agree not to use email inappropriately. Examples include chain mail that misuses or disrupts resources, harassing or hate mail (this includes language which is lewd, insulting, threatening bodily harm/death, general serious threat, planting statements to provoke third party stalking harassment), virus hoaxes, spamming or e-mail bombing attacks, junk mail or false identification. I understand Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies can remove my access to online study sites if I place material online that is defamatory, aggressive, discriminatory, threatening, racist, and sexually explicit or of an offensive nature. I agree not to use Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies e-learning resources for personal commercial purposes, financial gain or other gain. I acknowledge official institution pages represent the provider institution(s) and are intended for the official business functions of the provider institution(s).
I agree not to attempt to implement my own network infrastructure. I understand that if I rely on wireless transmission using radio frequency, it is expected I use some type of encryption.
I agree I have a responsibility to treat all members of the staff and student community from Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies and the provider institution(s) (which includes academic, teaching, administration and professional staff and other students), with respect and courtesy regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, social background, disability, sexual preference or religious beliefs and customs. I agree I have a responsibility to value the diversity of students and staff from Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies and the provider institution(s) and to respect the rights of others to hold and express a range of viewpoints, and to express views with due consideration for the feelings of others and understanding of relevant ethical and cultural implications. I understand if I engage in threatening, harassing, discriminatory or bullying behavior towards other students and staff from Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies and the provider institution(s) (including online communications) I may be liable for criminal prosecution and/or civil action together with any sanctions Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies and/or the provider institution(s) choose to apply.
I agree if I breach any of my obligations to Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies and/or any provider institution, Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies may, at its own discretion, provide details of my breach and any sanctions applied to all provider institutions. I agree that Zimbabwe Institute of Legal Studies may collect personal information (including sensitive information) about me for the purposes of enrolling me in my selected unit(s) and managing my participation in my unit(s) and course(s).