Academic Integrity at UIS Academic Integrity Council Why

Academic Integrity at UIS Academic Integrity Council

Why does UIS have an Academic Integrity Policy? Where to find the Academic Integrity Policy ◦ http: //www. uis. edu/academicintegrity/policy/ ◦ Academics menu on www. uis. edu ◦ A-Z Index “Academic Integrity” (www. uis. edu)

The Academic Integrity Council Judicial function ◦ Ensure fair and efficient operation of hearing panels and serve as appellate hearing panels Policy function ◦ Review, evaluate and monitor the AI policy and its implementation ◦ Advise the Senate and its Committees ◦ Serve as a resource for Departments and Colleges ◦ Educate the UIS community

AIC Faculty Members 2017 -2018 Business & Management: Education & Human Services: Liberal Arts & Sciences: Public Affairs & Administration: ◦ Francois Giraud-Carrier, AIC Chair, 6977, fgira 2@uis. edu ◦ Tiffany Nielson ◦ Toni Waggoner, AIC Vice-Chair ◦ Janice Marsaglia, Secretary ◦ Sibel Oktay Karagul ◦ Travis Bland

Basic Principles Using the policy protects the integrity of the UIS academic community ◦ Using the policy helps students develop integrity Using the policy legally protects you and the university Implementation of the policy rests on the faculty and department ◦ The policy is ineffective unless we use it

Case Study

Contact student Let student know you suspect an academic integrity violation has occurred Explain that you are following standard UIS procedures Let student know they must NOT drop course until issue is settled. ◦ Dropping course while case is pending is considered second violation. ◦ Use PEAR email System: go. uis. edu/PEAR A shell letter is available on the AIC website.

Pointers for Talking with Students Know that this will be a charged situation for both you and the student ◦ The student may express emotions such as anger, denial, tears… If you are concerned about the student’s reaction, ask your department chair to sit in Remain calm and matter-of-fact Consider mirroring what the student is saying Avoid escalating the situation by: Arguing with the student Answering with anger

Regardless of whether student does or does not have prior violation, you may resolve Tier 1 Written Warning with Learning Plan Tier 2 Written Agreement with Sanctions Tier 3 Referral to a Hearing You have the prerogative to decide the level of consequences that you give

Three Tier System Tier 1 – Written Warning with Learning Plan ◦ Academic dishonesty appears unintentional ◦ Misunderstanding of AI policy Tier 2 – Written Agreement with Sanctions ◦ Infraction appears intentional ◦ Infraction is of heightened severity ◦ Student had knowledge Tier 3 – Referral to Hearing ◦ Student has two or more infractions ◦ Act is so egregious it merits suspension or expulsion from university ◦ Faculty & Student cannot come to common understanding of student responsibility

Tips on How to Create Assignments that Encourage Academic Integrity Faculty Development Workshop with COLRS and the AIC ◦ November 8, 2017

Hearing If student does not sign a Tier 1 or 2 document, then a hearing will be arranged Instructor should: ◦ Provide copies of evidence to Provost Office, Turn-it-in report Copy of paper or exam Notes on any conversations (date and time) Emails, etc. If you cannot be present at hearing, provide written consent so your chair can stand in

Hearing composition Presiding officer (Chair of AIC) serves as guide through process 3 panel members chosen from pool ◦ 2 faculty, 1 student ◦ Disinterested (not from your department)

Hearing Procedures Panel hears evidence, defense, witnesses, asks questions, talks about sanctions Accused student may ◦ Bring relevant pre-approved witnesses, ◦ Bring approved silent support person Referring faculty member presents evidence, recommends sanctions, may bring relevant preapproved witness Proceedings are recorded and stored Written notices of decision sent to referring faculty and student