NFLAAS Orientation 2010 Academic Integrity Danielle C. Istl, LL.M. Academic Integrity Officer 201 Assumption University Bldg. Ext

Overview Role of the AIO Role of the AIO Role of faculty members Role of faculty members Suggestions for promoting academic integrity Suggestions for promoting academic integrity Why/when students cheat Why/when students cheat “The Onlookers” & Ted “The Onlookers” & Ted Review of handouts Review of handouts

What the AIO can do for you Information Educational Materials ConsultationInvestigationRepresentation

Common Themes from Windsor’s 2006 AI Assessment Study Faculty involvement is essential. Faculty involvement is essential. Faculty play a “critical role in setting the tone.” Faculty play a “critical role in setting the tone.” Faculty have a “front line chance” to make a difference. Faculty have a “front line chance” to make a difference. Expectations must be clear. Expectations must be clear.

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

And yet... Not all professors are putting info on syllabi about cheating. Not all professors are putting info on syllabi about cheating. Only 2/3 reported discussing their views about academic honesty with students. Only 2/3 reported discussing their views about academic honesty with students. Only 1/2 reported periodically reminding students of their obligations. 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 a role model for ethical conduct. Be aware of cultural differences regarding use of sources. Be aware of cultural differences regarding use of sources. Update tests and exams for every class. Exams DO circulate. Update tests and exams for every class. Exams DO circulate. Consider oral make-up exams. Consider oral make-up exams. Design courses so as to reduce cheating. Design courses so as to reduce cheating.

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

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

Why Do Students Cheat? Lack of time Lack of time Stress Stress Pressure to get good grades Pressure to get good grades “Others are doing it.” “Others are doing it.” Cynicism Cynicism Belief they won’t be caught Belief they won’t be caught Scandal at Indiana High schoolScandal at Indiana High school – June 2010

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

Ted’s Third Dilemma THE ONLOOKERS The Scene: St. Denis Centre The 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. A. Stare the students down. B. Find another proctor to assist. B. Find another proctor to assist. C. Take the students’ exams and send them out. C. Take the students’ exams and send them out. D. Announce that two people have been caught cheating. D. Announce that two people have been caught cheating. E. Take the book from the girl and move the guy. E. Take the book from the girl and move the guy. F. Write down the students’ names and numbers. F. Write down the students’ names and numbers. G. Nothing. They’re not Ted’s students. 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 website Information for Faculty on website Dealing with plagiarism / tutorials / CAI Dealing with plagiarism / tutorials / CAI Educational resources Educational resources Forthcoming in 2011: mandatory tutorial Forthcoming in 2011: mandatory tutorial Links to relevant bylaws and policies Links to relevant bylaws and policies Using Turnitin.com Using Turnitin.com FAQ re complaint process FAQ re complaint process

A technique you can share with your students perhaps? A technique you can share with your students perhaps?technique