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NFLAAS Orientation 2008 Academic Integrity

NFLAAS Orientation 2008 Academic Integrity. Danielle C. Istl , LL.M. Academic Integrity Officer 313 Assumption University Bldg. istld@uwindsor.ca , Ext. 3929 www.uwindsor.ca/aio. What the AIO can do for you. Common Themes from Windsor’s 2006 AI Assessment Study.

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NFLAAS Orientation 2008 Academic Integrity

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  1. NFLAAS Orientation 2008Academic Integrity Danielle C. Istl, LL.M. Academic Integrity Officer 313 Assumption University Bldg. istld@uwindsor.ca, Ext. 3929 www.uwindsor.ca/aio

  2. What the AIO can do for you

  3. Common Themes from Windsor’s2006 AI Assessment Study • Faculty involvement is essential. • Faculty play a “critical role in setting the tone.” • Faculty have a “front line chance” to make a difference. • Expectations must be clear.

  4. A.I. Assessment StudyFaculty Responses • Likelihood of ignoring suspected cheating • 96.7% unlikely or very unlikely to ignore • Likelihood of reporting the incident • 74.7% likely or very likely to report

  5. And yet . . . • Not all professors are putting info on syllabi about cheating. • Only 2/3 reported discussing their views about academic honesty with students. • Only 1/2 reported periodically reminding students of their obligations.

  6. Specific suggestions by faculty members for faculty members • Be a role model for ethical conduct. • Be aware of cultural differences regarding use of sources. • Update tests and exams for every class. Exams DO circulate. • Consider oral make-up exam. • Design courses so as to reduce cheating.

  7. Prevention is the Key • Practise the “Ten Principles of Academic Integrity.” • Discuss plagiarism prevention and citation. • Design assignments so that cheating is unlikely. • Train proctors and teaching assistants.

  8. Prevention contd. • Use sufficient proctors (1:30 ratio). • Review examination rules in advance. • Maintain exam security. • Use available resources. • AWC, AIO, Library Services • Consider Turnitin as an educational tool.

  9. Why Do Students Cheat? • Lack of time • Stress • Pressure to get good grades • “Others are doing it.” • Cynicism • Belief they won’t be caught

  10. Relevant Bylaws and Policies • Bylaw 31: Student Affairs • Bylaw 51: Academic Evaluation Procedures • Policy S6: Student Code of Conduct • Policy T1: Policy on the Use of Turnitin.com • Policy E3: Rules for Conduct of Examinations

  11. Bylaw 31: Student AffairsArticles I to III • Misconduct • The Role of Faculty • Procedures • Informal Disposition • Hearings (Judicial Panel) • Disciplinary Sanctions • Disciplinary Appeals

  12. Where an offence has occurred • The professor must report the alleged offence • to the Dept. Head or Assoc. Dean, • who then reviews it 2. The matter is referred to the Vice-Provost, Students 3. The student meets with the AIO who conducts an investigation. 4. Where warranted, the Vice-Provost will impose a disciplinary sanction or refer the case to a Judicial Panel for a formal hearing.

  13. Sanctions vs. Grade loss • Disciplinary sanctions imposed by Vice-Provost/Judicial Panel: • Admonition • Censure* • Suspension* • Expulsion* * transcript notations • Academic consequences imposed by the professor: • grade reduction for the work in question because it has little or no academic merit • discretionary

  14. www.uwindsor.ca/aio • Information for Faculty (incl. Turnitin info) • Information for Students, GAs & TAs • Links to relevant policies • Cases pending and processed • Disciplinary decisions; annual reports • Students’ stories

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