The Honor Code at Georgia Tech

1. The Honor Code at Georgia Tech Graduate Student Orientation Presented by: David Dial Judicial Coordinator, Office of Student Integrity

2. Office of Student Integrity Staff • Ericka McGarity, Asst. Dean of Students/ Director, Office of Student Integrity • David Dial, Judicial Coordinator • Sarah Graham, Judicial Coordinator • Nicole Cotton, Judicial Administrator

3. CHALLENGE STATEMENT • I commit to uphold the ideals of honor and integrity by refusing to betray the trust bestowed upon me as a member of the Georgia Tech community.

4. The no tolerance policy of cheating. . . • Creates a community of honor- a level academic playing field for students and trusting environment in the classroom for faculty. • Connects the faculty and students beyond the classroom through shared trust. • Means students hold each other accountable for their actions.

5. Do you really want to cheat? • The understanding that the cost greatly outweighs the benefit of cheating- Academically lose twice what might have been gained. • A record in the Dean of Students Office for academic dishonesty can be damaging. • The grade penalty can sometimes set students back a semesters/graduation and become costly financially and academically.

6. Charges under the Honor Code • C1: Unauthorized access • C2: Unauthorized collaboration • C3: Plagiarism • C4: Falsification of work • C5: Alteration of Grade • C6: Deliberate Falsification • C7: Forgery • C8: Distortion

7. Typical Violations • Unauthorized collaboration • Copying Code • Over dependence on word • Re-grade abuse • Web plagiarism • Work stolen from computers or printers

8. What is expected of you? • Understand the Honor Code and make honorable decisions. • Read and understand your faculty’s expectations. If you don’t ask questions. . . Asking forgiveness is not the way to go. • Students may choose to: • Confront the fellow student • Speak with the professor • Talk with an Honor Advisor

9. Expectations of Faculty • Clearly communicate Honor expectations, preferably on the syllabus. The Honor Code is a guide and faculty fill in the details as it applies to their class. • Give expectations for each assignment/test, eliminate the gray as possible. • Provide copies of old exams and assignments to the Library for review. • Understand and follow the Conduct process-REPORT MISCONDUCT.

10. The Conduct Process • You will receive an email from OSI or will be contacted by your professor, review our website for instructions. • Given an “I” until case is completed • Students can quickly resolve an allegation if:- it is shown the student is not responsible or. . .- if the student accepts responsibility and the decision of the administrator or faculty member.

11. The Conduct Process, cont. • A case is heard either one of two ways: faculty conference or OSI • Cases will be heard in absentia if a student does not attend their scheduled appointment. • All case outcomes must be recorded to the Office of Student Integrity.

12. Get more information • http://www.deanofstudents.gatech.edu/ integrity/ • http://www.honor.gatech.edu