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Academic Integrity at Sinclair

Academic Integrity at Sinclair. AJ Owen M.Ed. Student Conduct Officer Lisa Mahle-Grisez, Ph.D. Dean of Liberal Arts, Communication, and Social Sciences. Overview. Who What When Where Why How. Why Who When Where What How. Why… d o we have this policy?.

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Academic Integrity at Sinclair

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  1. Academic Integrity at Sinclair AJ Owen M.Ed. Student Conduct Officer Lisa Mahle-Grisez, Ph.D. Dean of Liberal Arts, Communication, and Social Sciences

  2. Overview • Who • What • When • Where • Why • How • Why • Who • When • Where • What • How

  3. Why…do we have this policy? • “The intent of the policy is to improve students’ understanding of academic integrity while affirming the concepts and philosophies established in the Sinclair Community College Honor Code.” (Sinclair AIP 2011)

  4. Who…is involved with this policy? • Faculty • This is your policy; investigation, enforcement and documentation. • Instructor • Chair – this is typically who will submit the report* • Dean (Assistant) • Provost (Assistant / Associate) • Students • Student Judicial Affairs • Central documentation warehouse

  5. Whenis this policy used? • This policy addresses willfulacts of cheating, dishonesty, and plagiarism and establishes common procedures to be followed when such acts occur. (Sinclair AIP 2011)

  6. Where…is this policy applicable? • “…all courses taught by Sinclair Community College faculty.” (Sinclair AIP 2011)

  7. Where…can I find this policy? • https://www.sinclair.edu/services/conduct-safety/student-judicial-affairs/academic-integrity-policy/

  8. Where…can I report a violation? • https://www.sinclair.edu/services/conduct-safety/student-judicial-affairs/report-an-incident/

  9. What…is in the policy? • Definitions • Guiding Principles • Individual vs Group Work • Procedures (How) • Statement of Understanding • Penalties • Appeals (How)

  10. What…definitions are in the policy? • Cheating • Seven IBNT’s • Dishonesty • Five IBNT’s • Plagiarism • Five IBNT’s

  11. What…are the guiding principles outlined in this policy? • “Cheating/dishonesty/plagiarism in any academic environment is a serious and delicate issue.” • The instructor must determine willfulintent. • When in doubt, seek help.

  12. What…does the policy say about group work? • You make the call, but… • Remember Broidy’s Law be very clear.

  13. Intent and Cultural Differences • Students can be confused on what constitutes common knowledge • First-year college classroom can be a new culture to students • The “rules” of authorship in your discipline need to be explicitly explained-from Washington State Univ. Libraries

  14. Assignment Design “Students are most likely to cheat when they think their assignments are pointless, and least likely to cheat when they admire and respect their teachers and are excited about what they are learning.” -Sally Cole and Elizabeth Kiss (2000) “What Can We Do About Student Cheating”

  15. Strategies to Discourage Plagiarism • Closely tie assignments with class discussions and outcomes • Favor depth of discussion over breadth • Require drafts for high-stakes assignments • Require citations be submitted ahead of final due date • Require that correct citation be used

  16. What…is a Statement of Understanding? • A cover page for the documentation related to the incident.

  17. What…are the possible penalties? • First violation: The student will receive a grade deemed appropriate by the assigning faculty member as outlined in the course statement. • Second violation: Any student who violates the policy twice in the same term will receive an F for the course. • Repeat violators will receive additional sanctions from the college following the procedures set forth in the Code.

  18. Howthe policy flows.

  19. Howthe appeal process works.

  20. The Outsider’s Two Cents • Document, document, document. • Follow the policy. *“In all instances, departments may develop and enforce academic integrity policies that are more stringent than, but not in conflict with, this policy.” (AIP 2011) • Review the policy with all stakeholders. • Keep the student informed and involved.

  21. Resources For You • Policy: • https://www.sinclair.edu/services/conduct-safety/student-judicial-affairs/academic-integrity-policy/ • Reporting Form: • https://www.sinclair.edu/services/conduct-safety/student-judicial-affairs/report-an-incident/

  22. Questions

  23. Sources • https://www.sinclair.edu/services/conduct-safety/student-judicial-affairs/academic-integrity-policy/ • https://www.sinclair.edu/services/conduct-safety/student-judicial-affairs/academic-integrity-policy/

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