[cid:8e372901-68c0-4d43-a7a4-ad6e4fadd273] Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)

Dear students, I hope this message finds you well, whether you are continuing your studies or enjoying a well-deserved summer break. I'm writing to share an important reminder on UM's copyright policyhttps://umanitoba.ca/governance/governing-documents/governing-documents-university-community#use-of-copyright-protected-materials, specifically regarding the use of course materials. The Copyright Office regularly receives reports of course materials being shared or posted without the permission of the academic staff member who created them. In response, the UM Copyright Guidelineshttps://umanitoba.ca/copyright/guidelines were updated last year to help clarify what can be legally copied or shared. This spring, the Senate and Board of Governors also approved a revision to the Student Non-Academic Misconduct and Concerning Behaviour procedurehttps://umanitoba.ca/governance/sites/governance/files/2026-05/student-non-academic-misconduct-procedure-2026-09-01.pdf to reinforce understanding of the intellectual property rights of academic staff. As a student, it's important to understand that course materials created by an instructor or professor - such as PowerPoints, handouts, notes, recorded lectures - are protected by copyright and intended for your personal study. These materials must not be shared, uploaded, or distributed in any format without permission, including on note-sharing or tutoring websites such as Course Hero or Chegg. Violating copyright, including unauthorized sharing, or recording, may result in serious consequences, including but not limited to disciplinary actions under the University's Student Discipline and Misconduct policies.https://umanitoba.ca/governance/governing-documents-students#student-discipline If you have questions about your responsibilities regarding copyright, please visit the UM Copyright Office websitemailto:UM%20Copyright%20Office%20website or contact um.copyright@umanitoba.camailto:um.copyright@umanitoba.ca. If you need support in navigating university processes and understanding your rights and obligations as a student at UM, you can also contact Student Advocacyhttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/student-advocacy at student_advocacy@umanitoba.camailto:student_advocacy@umanitoba.ca. We're here to support you in achieving your academic goals, and I encourage you to make use of the many resourceshttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports available. Each member of the UM community has an important role to play in maintaining a respectful and inclusive learning environment. Thank you for helping uphold these values, and for respecting the intellectual property of others. Your actions contribute to a culture of integrity and academic excellence for all. My best, ...Laurie Laurie M. Schnarr, MA (she/her) Vice-Provost (Students) Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) University of Manitoba 208 Administration Building Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: 204.474.6919 Confidential assistant: Kimberlee Potter (Kimberlee.Potter@umanitoba.camailto:Kimberlee.Potter@umanitoba.ca) - 204-474-6917

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