Academic Washington State University Adam Jussel Director Office of Student Standards & Accountability.

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Academic Washington State University Adam Jussel Director Office of Student Standards & Accountability

Scope of the Issue 2011 – May 2014: 456 cases 168 Cheating 261 Plagiarism 2 Plagiarism & Cheating

Definitions of Academic Integrity Violations (WAC ) Unauthorized assistance Unauthorized sources Unauthorized materials Fabrication Unfair advantage Scientific misconduct Unauthorized collaboration Unauthorized knowledge Plagiarism Unauthorized multiple submissions Sabotage Falsifying records

Most Common Violations Unauthorized Assistance Use of unauthorized materials in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations, OR giving or receiving unauthorized assistance by any means, including: talking during quizzes, tests or exams copying information from another student using electronic devices or taking an examination for another student Fabrication The intentional invention or counterfeiting of information in the course of an academic activity. The most common form is counterfeiting a record of internship or practicum experiences.

Most Common Violations (by far): Plagiarism Presenting the information, ideas, or phrasing of another person as the student’s own work without proper acknowledgement of the source. WSU’s policy makes no distinction between intentional and unintentional plagiarism, which means that: One improper citation IS plagiarism. This also includes submitting work created by someone else as your own, including purchasing papers online.

What happens if there is an alleged violation? Instructor believes academic integrity violation has occurred: Compiles evidence supporting claim Meets with student about issue Makes determination if violation occurred Turns in decision to Office of Student Standards & Accountability Student can accept instructor’s decision and consequence, OR student has 21 days to appeal decision If student appeals, board makes independent decision based on the information provided by the student and the faculty member.

First Steps Assemble the Evidence: Offending work Statements by witnesses Original sources if plagiarism “Preponderance of the evidence” Notification Private As quickly as possible Provide date, time and place for face-to-face meeting Communicate concerns through or phone i

…and then Meeting Show evidence to student Allow his or her to respond Notify student required to report to OSSA Notify student you will provide them with outcome and summary of meeting, academic sanction, and appeal Two parts of the AI process Academic sanction University Sanction Sanction must be in line with sample syllabus statement

Outcome Outcome of meeting Provide student with written statement ( is ok) Outlining evidence Summarize meeting Sanction 21 day appeal period Notify OSSA Complete online form copy of offending work, any original sources of plagiarism, and copy of syllabus

Appeal Process Academic Integrity Hearing Board Teaching faculty and a chairperson Recommended by Faculty senate Function of Board Separate and independent determination of responsibility Determine whether sanction is appropriate and in accordance with syllabus statement Timing 21 days from date of your letter Hearing Letter will go to student indicating time of hearing, instruction of witnesses, evidence, etc.

Common Issues & FAQ Equal and consistent enforcement Reporting to SSA Syllabus statements Following the process

Syllabus Statements Articulate the standards that you are willing to enforce Allow students to understand the consequences of dishonesty Clarify academic and behavioral standards in advance

Questions? academicintegrity.wsu.edu