Former Brandon University instructor Matt MacDonald has alleged that more than half of his students used AI to cheat on their assignments. According to the Brandon Sun, MacDonald reported 15 cases of cheating to university administration during his four-month contract at BrandonU; when his contract ended, BrandonU reportedly continued to investigate the identified cases of academic misconduct. The university agreed with MacDonald’s estimation in some cases, but in others “came to a different determination, either regarding the allegations themselves, or relating to the sanction [MacDonald] thought was most appropriate.” MacDonald has since alleged that some students, especially international students, were treated unfairly in the handling of these cases. BrandonU did not respond to this allegation but noted that students have the right to appeal the institution’s determination.
