NFLAAS Orientation 2010

Academic Integrity

Danielle C. Istl, LL.M.

Academic Integrity Officer201 Assumption University Bldg.

istld@uwindsor.ca, Ext. 3929www.uwindsor.ca/aio

Overview

Role of the AIORole of faculty

membersSuggestions for

promoting academic integrity

Why/when students cheat

“The Onlookers” & TedReview of handouts

What the AIO can do for you

Information

EducationalMaterials

ConsultationInvestigation

Representation

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.

A.I. Assessment StudyFaculty Responses

Likelihood of ignoring suspected cheating96.7% unlikely or very unlikely to

ignore

Likelihood of reporting the incident74.7% likely or very likely to report

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.

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 exams.Design courses so as to reduce

cheating.

Reproduced with

permission

Prevention is the Key

Practise the “Ten Principles of Academic Integrity.”

Discuss plagiarism prevention and citation.

Design assignments so that cheating is unlikely.

Properly train proctors and teaching assistants.

Prevention contd.

Use sufficient proctors (1:30 ratio). Review examination rules in

advance. Maintain exam security.Use available resources.

AWC, Library ServicesConsider Turnitin as an educational

tool.

Why Do Students Cheat?

Lack of time Stress Pressure to get

good grades “Others are doing

it.” Cynicism Belief they won’t

be caught Scandal at Indiana High school – June 2010

Relevant Bylaws and Policies

Bylaw 31: Student Affairs and Integrity Policy S6: Student Code of Conduct Policy T1: Policy on the Use of Turnitin.com Policy E3: Rules for Conduct of

Examinations

Ted’s Third Dilemma

THE ONLOOKERS

The Scene: St. Denis CentreThe Time: Final Exams in December

Ted sees this girl consulting a book she pulled out of her bag.

Ted sees this guy looking at his neighbour’s paper.

Neither student is writing the exam Ted is proctoring.

What should Ted do?

A. Stare the students down. B. Find another proctor to assist. C. Take the students’ exams and send them

out. D. Announce that two people have been

caught cheating. E. Take the book from the girl and move

the guy. F. Write down the students’ names and

numbers. G. Nothing. They’re not Ted’s students.

Where an offence has occurred

4. The AIO reviews the file and makes one of four decisions re resolution: informal / formal

3. The student meets with the Associate Dean.

2. The matter is referred to the Associate Dean via the Senate Office

1. The professor must report the alleged offence.(See JA Form 2a) and assign an Incomplete.

In your binders

Information for Faculty on websiteDealing with plagiarism / tutorials / CAI

Educational resourcesForthcoming in 2011: mandatory tutorial

Links to relevant bylaws and policiesUsing Turnitin.comFAQ re complaint process

A technique you can share with your students perhaps?