ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
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STUDENT ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 2:444
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In harmony with its mission statement, Andrews University expects
students to demonstrate the ability to think clearly and exhibit
personal moral integrity in every sphere of life. Honesty in all
academic matters is a vital component of personal integrity, which
explains why, breaches in academic integrity principles are taken
seriously by the university.
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Scope of Academic Dishonesty 2:444:1
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Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to the following:
C Falsifying or presenting falsified documents,
C Plagiarizing,
C Misusing copyrighted material and/or violating licensing agreements,
C Using media from any source or device, including the internet, in
ways that mislead, deceive or defraud,
C Presenting another person's work as one's own,
C Using materials other than those specifically allowed by the teacher
or program during a quiz or examination,
C Stealing, accepting or studying from stolen quizzes or examination
materials,
C Obtaining information from another student or any other source
during a regular or take-home test or quiz,
C Assisting others in acts of academic dishonesty, such as falsifying
attendance records or providing unauthorized course materials,
C Acting deceitfully in any other academic matter.
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General Principles 2:444:2
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The university is committed to principles of trust, accountability,
clear expectations and consequences. It is also committed to redemptive
efforts, which are meaningful only in light of these principles.
Students will be granted due process and the opportunity for an appeal
(see student grievance procedures in policy #s 3:340 and 3:294).
Academic dishonesty offenses generally are subject to incremental
disciplinary actions. Some first offenses, however, receive severe
penalties, including dismissal from the university or degree
cancellation. Some offenses are subject to legal action, in addition to
university disciplinary action. Discipline may be retroactive if
academic dishonesty becomes apparent after the student leaves a course,
a program, or the university.
If evidence of academic dishonesty becomes apparent after a degree has
been granted, the degree may be annulled and a notification affixed to
the student's official transcript record.
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General Disciplinary Actions 2:444:3
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The following is a non-comprehensive list of possible actions apart from
dismissal from the university: denial or revocation of admission;
warning from a teacher, a department chair, program director or academic
dean; a lower or failing grade on an assignment, test or course;
suspension or dismissal from the course; suspension or dismissal from
the academic program.
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Disciplinary Actions for Specific Offenses 2:444:4
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Some academic dishonesty offenses call for specific disciplinary
actions. The following have been identified:
C Falsification of documents Students who falsify or present falsified
documents may be dismissed. Prospective students who are discovered to
have presented falsified admission documents prior to admission shall be
denied admission to any of the programs of the university. Should it be
discovered after admission that a student had presented falsified
documents for admission, such admission may be annulled and the record
of academic achievement removed from the academic record, with
appropriate notations. Such annulments or denials may be reviewed after
one year.
C Dishonesty in course requirements Course work (a quiz, assignment,
report, examination, research paper, etc.) in which a student has been
dishonest generally will receive zero points towards the grade in
fulfillment of a course requirement, and/or the student may receive a
failing grade for the course. The professor of the course determines the
appropriate consequence.
C Final degree assignment When a student cheats in a major or final
degree assignment such as a comprehensive examination or presents
plagiarized material in a major or final degree assignment such as a
senior project, honors thesis, master's thesis or doctoral
dissertation/project; that student shall be dismissed and barred from
completing or receiving the degree.
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Committee on Academic Integrity 2:444:5
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A standing committee on academic integrity appointed by the Vice
President for Academic Administration shall consider and decide cases of
repeated and/or more serious academic dishonesty. This committee shall
include faculty representatives from the schools of the university. The
Vice President for Student Services or his/her appointee shall be a
regular member of the committee, which shall also include student
representation.
The committee on academic integrity shall develop and maintain a table
of levels of infractions and potential penalties or a set of principles
and guidelines to direct their work.
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Process 2:444:6
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Faculty members who believe an act of dishonesty has taken place in one
of their classes shall make all reasonable efforts to first address the
situation with the student(s) in question. Discussions with the relevant
academic advisor, department chair(s)/program director(s) and/or dean(s)
are also encouraged. Faculty members are advised to keep written records
of such discussions and copies of relevant documents.
If evidence confirms that a significant infraction indeed occurred, the
faculty member shall write a report of the incident which is signed by
the chair and dean and file it with the office of the Vice President for
Academic Administration.
When an academic dishonesty report is received in the office of the Vice
President for Academic Administration, a file shall be created and a
case number assigned.
A letter of censure signed by the Vice President for Academic
Administration shall be sent to graduate and undergraduate upper
division students upon the first offense and to undergraduate lower
division students upon the second offense. When a graduate or an
undergraduate upper division student incurs a second offense or an
undergraduate lower division student incurs a third offense, the
committee on academic integrity shall be called to consider the matter.
When an infraction is serious enough to require it, the case shall be
immediately sent to the committee.
All cases sent to the committee on academic integrity shall be
identified by case number. The student's name shall not be provided to
committee members, to provide confidentiality and facilitate objective
decisions.
When the committee determines that suspension or dismissal from the
university is appropriate, such recommendation shall be forwarded to the
Vice President for Academic Administration. Upon examination of the
relevant evidence and the committee action, and in consultation with the
Vice President for Student Services and the appropriate academic
dean(s), the Vice President for Academic Administration shall make a
decision and proceed with implementation.
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Have a look at the links on the page
http://www.shambles.net/plagiarism/
Especially the area : "Plagiarism"
Lyn Anderson
Librarian
Brentwood Middle School
Brentwood, TN
AndersonLyn@comcast.net
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