The National University of Singapore (NUS), a widely respected institution of higher learning is dedicated to cultivating academic and personal excellence in a way that is inclusive and supportive where communal values as well as the dignity and rights of each person are respected. In their educational pursuits in the University and in the course of everyday living, some students may at times, due to a variety of factors and circumstances, commit offences and violate certain rules & regulations that have been made known to them during admission. As the management of student discipline is complex and ever changing, any institution attempting to handle student conduct would not be likely to find a 'one-size fits all' model that encompasses the principles of natural justice while addressing all the needs of the students, the staff and the University and yet finds itself applicable to the vast array of student offences being committed. This paper discusses the changes observed in the nature of student misdemeanor cases at a publicly funded institution of higher learning in a fast developing city like Singapore, and shares how university policies and processes governing the handling of student discipline matters are evolving to better suit the present day environment that we are facing. The University notes that offences committed by the students over the years have evolved from the common low profile cheating cases to those that have garnered much public attention over the internet. Another area of concern is the growing number of academic offences over the years, namely plagiarism, which technology has made simple to commit and easy to detect. This paper will also cover what NUS will be putting in place to address the demands of managing the growing needs in student conduct management in the coming years.
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