Hard and Soft Skills

Question: 
What is the difference between hard and soft skills?

Categorize the following skills as hard or soft:

Genetic Engineering
Positive Attitude
Jeep Driver
Mechanic
Flexiblity
Laboratory Skills
Responsiblity

Big Data Specialist
Networking
Camel Driver
Statistics
Team Player
Art and Design 
Negotiation / Mediation

Aeronautical Engineering
Customer Relations / Handle Complaints

Solar Power Engineering
Stress Management

IT Securities
Listening

Architect
Work Ethic
Business / Accounting
Business Marketing
Using Technology
Fisherman
Motivation
Operate Equipment
Problem Solving
CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design And Manufacturing)

Critical Thinking
Logistics

Motivation

Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic

Written by Monica A. Frank, Ph.D.


What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Extrinsic motivation is an external (outside) form of motivation. For example, if your manager sets a deadline on a project and your bonus is tied to the deadline, that is a form of extrinsic motivation. This example includes two extrinsic motivators: your boss's expectations and the reward. So, extrinsic motivation doesn't always have to be another person, but it can be an outside demand, commitment, or prize that requires the completion of a particular goal.

Intrinsic motivation is an internal (inside) form of motivation. You aim towards a goal of personal satisfaction or success. You may even work towards a long-term reward such as the development of a business or competing in sports, but the main motivator is internal.

A Story about the Old Man and the Children

There is a story about the old man who had an empty field next to his house. Every afternoon the neighborhood children played baseball in the field. The old man, disturbed by the noise, developed a plan to prevent the children from using the field. One day while the children were playing, he told them that he would pay each of them $5 every day they came to play in the field. They thought he was a little crazy, but they were excited to be paid to do something they liked. After a few days, he told them he couldn't afford to pay the $5, but he still wanted them to play in the field and asked if they would accept $1. They grumbled a little but agreed to take the $1. 

A few days more passed and the old man approached the children with an apology telling them that he wouldn't be able to pay them anymore but hoped that they would still play in the lot anyway. The children responded by refusing to play in the "stinking" lot if he wasn't going to pay them.

This story is an excellent example of changing intrinsic motivation to extrinsic motivation. At first, the children played in the field for the enjoyment of it. However, once the man started paying them, their motivator became the money which was extrinsic motivation. Once that motivator disappeared, they no longer had the desire to play in the field.

Children usually have intrinsic motivation when they are born. They investigate their surroundings and realize their talents for pleasure.


Abridged and adapted by Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius, Ph.D.(Linguistics)

See full original text: 
https://www.excelatlife.com/articles/intrinsic_motivation.htm


Read another story: The Grass Eating Tiger

The Grass-Eating Tiger

A Story By Erika Mohssen-Beyk, Life Coach

It’s about a pregnant Tigress who goes out hunting one day. She finds a whole herd of goats. She goes after the goats because she is very, very hungry. She is ravenous. So she attacks them desperately and she gets so tired and runs so hard that she just collapses in exhaustion and she dies giving birth to her cub. When the goats return to the field they find the motherless newborn. Those goats decide to adopt him. So he grows up repeating behaviors like those around him. He bleats. He eats grass. He believes himself to be a goat. 

So this little cub who grows into a tiger now is wandering with the goats and acting like a goat and bleating like the goats and eating the way the goats eat. Then one day a tiger, a big male tiger, comes into the goat herd and all the goats scatter except this little tiger. He is about a year old now and looking at this big male tiger somehow he is sensing an affinity with this tiger. But he freezes in his tracks and he stands there staring at the tiger. The big tiger comes over to him and says ‘What’s wrong with you?’ The little one says ‘What do you mean what’s wrong with me?’

The big tiger says ‘What’s wrong with you? What are you doing? You are acting weird. You are acting like a goat.’ 

The little tiger says ‘I am a goat!’ 

The big one says ‘No you’re not. You are not a goat.’ He leads the little tiger over to a pond. A very still pond. He said ‘Now look at yourself. Really look at yourself. ’

The little cub looks at himself and he looks at the big tiger and he is confused. 

The tiger says ‘Come with me’ He takes him back to his den and in the den, there is some leftover meat from a gazelle that had been his recent kill. So he says to the little tiger ‘Eat this.’ 

The little cub says ‘Well no way. I am a vegetarian.’ 

The tiger says ‘Try it. Just try it.’ So the little tiger reaches over and he takes a bite off the bone. 

In this story, when that little tiger who thought he was a goat reaches down and tastes some of the meat, at first he chokes on the meat. He gags and then a piece of that meat enters his bloodstream and the cub begins to stretch. He bares his claws, he opens his mouth wide and he lets out for the very first time in his life a small roar.

That first roar isn’t very fearsome. It’s not yet all the roar that the tiger will give, but that first roar is called the roar of awakening. It’s the first moment when this is being recognized that he wasn’t who he thought himself to be. He wasn’t limited to the kind of life he had been living and that there was way more for him. And so it is for every one of us.

There is something very, very powerful in the shifting of your self-image from a personality with your history driven understanding about who you are to a conscious aware understanding of yourself, your self-awareness. Here we are at the beginning of a brand new year, a never before lived year for you and your dreams.

Make it a great one, to your Dream.


Retrieved from: Erika Mohssen-Beyk,
http://www.erikamohssen-beyk.com/better-mind/self-awareness-a-storie/

Multiple Intelligences

The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University. It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. Instead, Dr. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults. These intelligences are:

1. Linguistic intelligence (“word smart”)
2. Logical-mathematical intelligence (“number/reasoning smart”)
3. Spatial intelligence (“picture smart”)
4. Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence (“body smart”)
5. Musical intelligence (“music smart”)
6. Interpersonal intelligence (“people smart”)
7. Intrapersonal intelligence (“self-smart”)
8. Naturalist intelligence (“nature smart”)

Dr. Gardner says that our schools and culture focus most of their attention on linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligence. We esteem the highly articulate or logical people of our culture. However, Dr. Gardner says that we should also place equal attention on individuals who show gifts in the other intelligences: the artists, architects, musicians, naturalists, designers, dancers, therapists, entrepreneurs, and others who enrich the world in which we live. Unfortunately, many children who have these gifts don’t receive much reinforcement for them in school. Many of these kids, in fact, end up being labeled “learning disabled,” “ADD (attention deficit disorder,” or simply underachievers, when their unique ways of thinking and learning aren’t addressed by a heavily linguistic or logical-mathematical classroom. The theory of multiple intelligences proposes a major transformation in the way our schools are run. It suggests that teachers be trained to present their lessons in a wide variety of ways using music, cooperative learning, art activities, role play, multimedia, field trips, inner reflection, and much more (see Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 4th ed.). The good news is that the theory of multiple intelligences has grabbed the attention of many educators around the country, and hundreds of schools are currently using its philosophy to redesign the way it educates children. The bad news is that there are thousands of schools still out there that teach in the same old dull way, through dry lectures, and boring worksheets and textbooks. The challenge is to get this information out to many more teachers, school administrators, and others who work with children so that each child has the opportunity to learn in ways harmonious with their unique minds.

The theory of multiple intelligences also has strong implications for adult learning and development. Many adults find themselves in jobs that do not make optimal use of their most highly developed intelligences (for example, the highly bodily-kinesthetic individual who is stuck in a linguistic or logical desk-job when he or she would be much happier in a job where they could move around, such as a recreational leader, a forest ranger, or physical therapist). The theory of multiple intelligences gives adults a whole new way to look at their lives, examining potentials that they left behind in their childhood (such as a love for art or drama) but now have the opportunity to develop through courses, hobbies, or other programs of self-development (see 7 Kinds of Smart).

How to Teach or Learn Anything Eight Different Ways

One of the most remarkable features of the theory of multiple intelligences is how it provides eight different potential pathways to learning. If a teacher is having difficulty reaching a student in the more traditional linguistic or logical ways of instruction, the theory of multiple intelligences suggests several other ways in which the material might be presented to facilitate effective learning. Whether you are a kindergarten teacher, a graduate school instructor, or an adult learner seeking better ways of pursuing self-study on any subject of interest, the same basic guidelines apply. Whatever you are teaching or learning, see how you might connect it with

• words (linguistic intelligence)
• numbers or logic (logical-mathematical intelligence)
• pictures (spatial intelligence)
• music (musical intelligence)
• self-reflection (intrapersonal intelligence)
• a physical experience (bodily-kinesthetic intelligence)
• a social experience (interpersonal intelligence), and/or
• an experience in the natural world. (naturalist intelligence)

References

Armstrong, Thomas. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom 4th ed. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2018.

Armstrong, Thomas. 7 Kinds of Smart: Identifying and Developing Your Multiple Intelligences. New York: Plume, 1999.

Armstrong, Thomas. In Their Own Way: Discovering and Encouraging Your Child’s Multiple Intelligences, New York: Tarcher/Putnam, 2000.

Armstrong, Thomas. You’re Smarter Than You Think:  A Kid’s Guide to Multiple Intelligences.  Minneapolis, MN:  Free Spirit, 2014.

Armstrong, Thomas. The Multiple Intelligences of Reading and Writing:  Making the Words Come Alive.  Alexandria, VA:  Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2003.

Gardner, Howard. Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. New York: Basic Books, 2011.

Gardner, Howard. Multiple Intelligences: New Horizons in Theory and Practice. New York: Basic Books, 2006.

Gardner, Howard. Intelligence Reframed:  Multiple Intelligences for the 21st Century.  New York:  Basic Books, 2000.

Hoerr, Thomas R.  Becoming a Multiple Intelligences School, Alexandria, VA:  ASCD, 2000.
New City School, Celebrating Multiple Intelligences ( 5209 Waterman Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108).

Retrieved from: Multiple Intelligences 

http://www.institute4learning.com/resources/articles/multiple-intelligences

Useful Information

Reading 1- HCT Student Handbook Summary

1.      Who established HCT? 
       The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) was established in 1988 by Federal Law No 2 issued by the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace.

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Career advisor/ career counsellor	Career Centre and Career Adviser help students in making career- related decisions, writing a resume, learning and practicing job search techniques, working on interviewing skills, finding out about possible employment opportunities and identifying their own strengths.
HCT Student Handbook	Guides students about the rules, procedures and policies of HCT
Methaq	It’s the booklet on HCT Student Code of Conduct. It’s objective is to clarify the rights and responsibilities of the students, and the college expectations from them, in order to help students achieve success during their study
Academic information/ student Services	From Student Self Service, you can get the following information: Timetable, Academic progress report, Exam timetable, Attendance record, Student regulations and policies, Methaq - Student Code of Conduct, Programme information, course guide, and programme regulations, Programme compliance information for graduation,  Student suggestions and complaints
Personal counselling	Your Personal Counsellor can help you find solutions to your problems and facilitate academic and personal growth with self-awareness, self-confidence, self-management and interpersonal and life skills.
Library	At your library, you can watch a movie, learn to use new software and computer programmes, borrow books, magazines, DVDs, audio books and develop your learning, academic research and study skills. Your library is accessible online. Check out your library @ http://library.hct. ac.ae anywhere, anytime to access over 40,000 e-books, 36,000 online journals, and over 30 full text databases. As an HCT student, you can also request materials from other HCT campuses and through LIWA. LIWA is the unified catalogue for the libraries of the HCT, UAEU, and ZU
Student council	The College Student Council is a student leadership group at each college which adhere to the Methaq Student Code of Conduct. The President of the College Student Council is elected by the student body in the college. The College Student Council acts as a link between the students and college management to improve student life. They plan and organise various activities and events throughout the year. All enrolled students are eligible to vote in the election of the President and other officials.
Financial aid	The HCT recognizes that some students may need assistance with laptop purchase, meals and transportation costs. Students who require assistance are encouraged to contact the college Student Services Department or College Counsellor for details regarding financial aid. In addition, Student Services can help in various ways, such as organising temporary employment and providing equipment.
Scholarship	Awards, bursaries and company scholarships are available to students who have achieved exceptional academic standards, and meet the specific application criteria required by sponsoring organisations. E.g. Graduation aards, Abu Dhabi industry awards.
Health, wellness and safety	The HCT provides all students with a safe and healthy educational environment for their studies. A wide range of health and wellness services are available, including physical fitness and sports education programmes and food services.
Internet , wi-fi, email	You will have access to the Internet and email while at the HCT. Before you are given a password to access the Internet and your email account, you are required to sign the HCT Internet Access and Electronic Mail Policy form
Academic standing	·         You must have a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 to graduate from your programme. At the end of each semester, an academic standing notation (Good Standing, Academic Warning, Academic Probation, or Academic Dismissal) will be placed on your academic record. These notions are permanent records and will not be removed. ·         Note: It is important to understand that the minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 for graduation may mean that you could pass all courses with D grades but not meet the graduation GPA requirement. If you receive a D grade in one or more courses in a semester, you may not have a high enough GPA for graduation. ·         You should discuss the situation with your Programme Chair, who may arrange for you to repeat the course(s) where you received a D, to improve your programme GPA. If you are permitted to repeat, you may do so once on
Duration of study	If you do not complete your programme within the allowed duration, in extenuating circumstances you may apply to your College Director for an extension. This must be done immediately following the end of the duration of study period. If you get an extension, it will be limited to no more than two consecutive semesters. No further extension is permitted.
Withdrawal	·         you must apply for withdrawal at the Academic or Student Services offices and follow the procedure. ·          If you wish to return to the college, you must apply for re-enrolment which is subject to a place being available. ·         The time when you withdraw from your course will affect your academic transcript. ·         In exceptional cases, where the withdrawal is for medical or other special personal reasons, your College Director may allow you to withdraw without penalty, and allow you to receive a W grade

3.       What is GPA(Grade Point Average)?

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated at the end of every semester based on the grading system explained on the following pages. You will receive a final grade for a course only at the end of the semester. GPA Calculation The Grade Point Average (GPA) is given on a scale from 0.00 to 4.00. Your GPA is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total credits attempted.

4.       How many program choices does HCT offer?

HCT offered up to 100 programs in 2016

Reading 2- Summary ofThe HCT Volunteering Programme

1.       What is the HCT Volunteering Programme?

The program involves non-academic voluntary initiatives by students with government and private organizations.  The aim is to develop skills and commitment and qualify and empower youth in the area of voluntary work.  The program prepares UAE nationals to make positive contributions to society.

A student must do 100 voluntary work hours over the four years, 25 hours each year, in order to graduate.  The hours are registered in each student’s record.

2.       How can students find Volunteering opportunities?

Voluntary work opportunities include the following.

1.       Any work to help others and relieve their suffering

2.       Voluntary work in the community

3.       Environmental voluntary work

4.       Monetary donations for voluntary work

5.       Participation in HCT events, such as organizing conferences and other community activities aiming to raise awareness of social responsibility practices

6.       Helping needy families and strengthening family and social ties

7.       Working with special needs individuals

8.       Voluntary work in health and medical services

9.       Voluntary work in children’s projects

10.    Voluntary work outside the UAE and participation in relief campaigns

3.       How to Apply for HCT Volunteering program? 

There are three steps.

a.        Complete the HCT voluntary work application form.

b.       Visit Student Services and register the work.

c.        When you finish the voluntary work period, the student gets a stamp from the organization.

4.       Can a student do voluntary work that is not included in the HCT list of voluntary organizations? 

Yes, but the student needs to get approval first from Student Services.

Important Information

1.       Community service hours are included in HCT events throughout the year, after study hours or during holidays.

2.       Graduation certificates will not be given until the 100 hours are complete.

Reading 3- Summary of Methaq: Higher Colleges of Technology Student Code of Conduct (2016 -2017)

1.       What is the objective of Methaq? 

The objective of the HCT Student Code of Conduct booklet is to clarify the rights and responsibilities of the students, and the college expectations from them, in order to help students, achieve success during their study. In the case of any misunderstanding of the colleges’ systems or rules, please contact Student Services department.  The HCT requires all students to sign this document to acknowledge receipt and understanding of the Student Code of Conduct. This booklet is an official Higher Colleges of Technology document which has been approved and ratified by the colleges’ Board of Trustees.

2.       What does the student handbook contain?

HCT “METHAQ” STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT BOOKLET CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

·         Student Rights: Students’ rights during their study, including the use of learning resources and college facilities.

·         Student Responsibilities: Students’ relationships with each other, with faculty and staff members, and with the college.

·         Attendance Policy: The importance of attendance and the rules concerning absence and its consequences.

·         Student Conduct Procedures: The colleges’ expectations of student behavior.

·         Use of Information Technology and Social Media.

·         Academic Honesty: The need to maintain academic integrity and to avoid cheating and plagiarism.

·         Disciplinary Action: A list of disciplinary actions if the rules are violated.

·         Behavioral Violations: Types of violations with their penalties and measures to be taken.

·         Student Appeals: Students’ rights to appeal and reinvestigation.

·         Student Feedback, Suggestions and Complaints.

·         Student Pledge (a promise to follow all the rules and guidelines written in Methaq).

3.       What does Methaq say about students’ rights?

Whilst enrolled, students have the following rights:

·         To have opportunities for learning to pursue the educational goals of their courses

·         To have reasonable use of campus facilities as deemed appropriate by HCT

·         To join appropriate campus organizations and engage in recreational activities, subject to reasonable conditions

·         To have personal freedom and privacy in conformity with the colleges’ regulations and rules

·         To enjoy freedom from discrimination

·         To enjoy security of themselves whilst on HCT campuses

·         To receive clear notice of the nature and cause of any disciplinary charges, and the right to an impartial hearing

·         To have support and guidance in accordance with their needs

4.       What are responsibilities of the students as per Methaq?

a.       Relationship with other Students

·         You must respect other students and not engage in any behaviour that causes them physical or emotional harm. The penalty for any form of physical violence or threat of physical violence is immediate suspension/dismissal.

·         You must not use any verbal, written or electronic means to harass, threaten, or intimidate another student.

·         You must not spread rumors or falsely accuse any student of anything that brings harm to their reputation.

·         You must not engage in any behavior that endangers the health or safety of any person in the college.

·         You must not engage in any kind of inappropriate physical contact with another student or display inappropriate/excessive affection.

·         You must not steal the property of another student. Any form of stealing will result in immediate dismissal.

·         You must not use or take without permission the property of another student.

·         You must not take or circulate any image of another student without their permission

·         You must not use the college to sell anything to other students without the prior permission of the college management.

·         You must not sign any college documents that require your guardian’s signature. Doing so can result in immediate suspension or dismissal.

b.       Relationship with Teachers and Staff

·         You must show respect to all the college’s teachers and staff including cleaners and security staff.

·         You must obey instructions given to you by any member of the college’s teachers and staff.

·         You must produce appropriate identification documentation when asked to do so by any

member of the college’s staff, including security guards.

·         You must ensure that your personal and family contact information held by the college is

current and accurate. The provision of false information will result in disciplinary action.

·         You must not attempt to bribe or give gifts to any member of the college’s staff. This

excludes reasonable token gifts such as flowers or chocolates.

·         You must not communicate with the college’s staff in an inappropriate manner, including

sending inappropriate e-mails, letters, or anonymous notes.

·         You must not disrupt any activity being conducted by a staff member anywhere on campus, such as the college’s corridors, classrooms, and the ILC including the college’s corridors, classrooms, and the ILC

c.        Compliance with the college regulations

1.You must dress in UAE national attire, in conformity with the cultural and religious values of the

community.

2.You must not behave in a manner that may damage the reputation of the college or the HCT.

3.You must not leave the college during the time you are supposed to be in the college unless

you have permission to do so from the college’s Student Services department.

4.You must not smoke at HCT campuses.

5.You must not bring unauthorized individuals (e.g. children, sisters and friends) into the college.

6.You must not assist students to leave the college without permission.

7.You must not deface and/or damage college property. This includes equipment, physical structures such as walls and floors, bulletin boards, furniture, etc.

8.You must not remove any of the college’s property without appropriate permission.

9.You must not alter, change or forge in any manner official college documents, including transcripts, timetables, exit permits, IDs etc.

10.You must not allow any other student or person to use any of your personal college documents (e.g. green card).

11.You must not use the Internet to download, view, or show any inappropriate materials.

12.You must not use mobile phones in any prohibited area.

13. You must not post printed materials anywhere in the college without the approval of Student Services.

14.You must follow college rules and expectations when participating in activities outside the college e.g. field trips, travel, work placement, etc.

15.You must not bring to the college any unauthorized materials, such as animals.

16.You must not receive deliveries, including gifts and food.

17.You must not allow any other student to drive your car in the college.

18.You must not drive your car in any manner that threatens the safety and wellbeing of others.

19.You must park your car only in the authorized areas.

d.       Following the HCT Attendance Policy according to Methaq

You must participate fully in all learning activities; be on time and be ready for all class activities. There are more specific rules concerning attendance which you should be aware of, including:

·         Foundations Students who exceed 10% absences will be withdrawn from the course.

·         Students in undergraduate programmes who exceed 15% absences will be withdrawn from the course.

·         You will receive a first notification, via email or sms, if you are absent for more than 5% of the allotted course time. Your parents/guardians will also be notified via sms.

·         After this warning, for 1st cycle foundations students if absences from classes exceed 10% you will be suspended from the course and for 2nd cycle foundations students if your absences exceed 10% you will be dismissed from the course, you will receive a final written warning which will inform you that any further absences will result in withdrawal from that course. Withdrawal after the published deadline will result in a fail grade. Your parents/guardians will also be notified via sms.

·         If there are extenuating circumstances deemed to be acceptable, you have 5 days to submit documented evidence to the college’s Student Services department. If your submission is approved, you

·         may be entitled to an extra 10% absence allowance. Your parents/guardians will also be notified via sms.

5.       What are student conduct procedures?

You must conduct yourself in an appropriate manner. If you do not meet the personal and academic standards of conduct during assessments, disciplinary measures may be taken. There are six (6) basic disciplinary actions. However, additional penalties may be added based on the nature of the violation and as the college administration deems appropriate.

Types of disciplinary actions	Measures taken	Duration
A verbal notice or warning	·   Giving a verbal notice or warning and adding it to student’s file	NA
A written warning	·   Issuing warning message ·   Guardian notification ·   Student pledge ·   Head of Department notification ·   A signed copy kept in student’s file	One academic year
Temporary suspension	·   Issuing suspension message ·   Guardian meeting ·   Student acknowledgment ·   Program Executive Dean notification ·   A signed copy kept in student’s file	Immediate suspension, not exceeding one full semester Receiving a failing grade in all classes
Final termination	·   Issuing final termination message ·   Guardian meeting ·   Student and Guardian Notification ·   Deputy VC for Academic Affairs ·   Notification ·	Final termination
Suspension or termination of privileges and activities	·   Issuing warning message ·   Suspension of specified privileges ·   Guardian notification ·   Student signature ·   A signed copy kept in student’s file ·	One term or academic year
Decision to withdraw qualification	·   Qualification is withdrawn after ·   graduation in case of proven cheating, plagiarism or ethical violations during years of study	NA

6.       What are HCT rules about use of information technology and social media?

Students must also abide by the conditions set forth in the HCT Code of Conduct, which states the responsibilities of the user and conditions of use of the Internet and social media. Students will be held accountable for any abuse of use and this may ultimately lead to termination from the Higher Colleges of Technology.

7.       What are HCT guidelines about academic honesty?

The HCT requires you to be honest and ethical in your pursuit of learning. Academic dishonesty or cheating is the deliberate attempt to gain marks or academic credits dishonestly, or helping others to do this. Examples of cheating may include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Sharing or showing answers during a test or other forms of assessment

·         Copying anything done by another student and submitting it as your own

·         Giving another student access to your electronic files, and allowing him/her to use your work as his/her own

·         Telling another student what is on a test he/she will take later

·         Bringing to an assessment, information or materials that are not allowed even if they are not used

·         Reading a test, examination or assessment before you are officially allowed to

·         Allowing another person to take a test, examination or assessment for you

·         Taking a test, examination or assessment for someone else

·         Using a computer, mobile phone, tablet or other devices improperly during an assessment,

such as by gaining access to unauthorized material, communicating with others during assessments; or using files of other users

Plagiarism is deliberately presenting another person’s work as your own without

acknowledging the original source. Examples of plagiarism may include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Using the work of someone else, or changing some words and keeping the same structure and

·         the same meaning without noting the source(s), and submitting it as your own work

·         Taking text from other sources and putting the pieces together as one document and submitting

·         it as your own work, without noting the source(s)

·         Downloading information, pictures or charts from the Internet and inserting that material into

·         your own document and submitting it as your own work without noting the source/s

8.       What are HCT procedures in the investigation of disciplinary violations?

 In cases involving behavioural disciplinary action, the student has the right to appeal in writing to the concerned official within ten working days of the date of notification of the decision to the student or guardian by following the process as-

1.Notification of violation to the Student Services office (fill in form)

2.Attach supporting documents, if any

3.Student Services Supervisor to collect initial evidence and write summary of the incident

4.Student Services Supervisor to send initial report to the College Director

5.College Director to decide whether to form a committee to investigate the case

6.Committee to investigate the incident and make recommendations to the College Director

7.Student notified of the outcome of the investigation and the decision made

8.Student reminded of his/her right to appeal

. In cases where the student makes an appeal, a neutral committee will be formed to conduct the necessary review and submit its report and recommendations in this regard within three working days.

Types of disciplinary actions	Appeal message to be sent to
A verbal notice or warning	NA
Written warning	College Director
Suspension or termination of privileges and activities	Executive Dean of Student Services
Temporary suspension	Deputy CV for Academic Affairs
Final termination	VC of the Higher Colleges of Technology
Decision to withdraw qualification	Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology

9.       How can students file complaints?

Your college has a Student Services staff member who is trained to respond to your complaint within three working days. If you wish to make a complaint, contact your Student Services department. You can make your complaint face-to-face, by telephone or by email. Your complaint details are recorded immediately and you will receive an email from Student Services within three working days.

The message will include:

·         A copy of the student complaints procedure

·         A summary of your complaint

·         A request for further information, if needed, and the date that you must provide it, and

·         Details on when you will be contacted next.