changing the culture of academic integrity at colleges and universities

1. Changing the Culture of Academic Integrity at Colleges and Universities Julie Planchon Wolf September 20, 2006 Preventing Plagiarism through Pedagogy event My assignment for today was to find in the literature actions that campuses are taking to create cultures of integrity and report about them. I do strongly believe that a culture of academic integrity needs to be fostered on campuses to have an impact on plagiarism and cheating. I believe everyone on campus including administrators, faculty, staff and especially students need to be involved in the encouraging this process. I feel that each campus needs to find their own way in what will work for them.My assignment for today was to find in the literature actions that campuses are taking to create cultures of integrity and report about them. I do strongly believe that a culture of academic integrity needs to be fostered on campuses to have an impact on plagiarism and cheating. I believe everyone on campus including administrators, faculty, staff and especially students need to be involved in the encouraging this process. I feel that each campus needs to find their own way in what will work for them.

2. I am going to talk a lot about Modified Honor Codes because they are being discussed in the literature. I do want to point out that campuses do not have to have an honor code of any kind to be successful in creating a culture of integrity. Here is what Modified Honor Codes Provide: strong campus focus on academic integrity � which I believe is the most important step I am going to talk a lot about Modified Honor Codes because they are being discussed in the literature. I do want to point out that campuses do not have to have an honor code of any kind to be successful in creating a culture of integrity. Here is what Modified Honor Codes Provide: strong campus focus on academic integrity � which I believe is the most important step

3. Traditional Honor Codes Unproctored exams expected Pledge students sign attesting to the integrity of their work Strong (often exclusive) student role in the judicial system Encourage or require students to report cheating

4. Modified Honor Codes Differ from traditional honor codes in at least two ways: Instructor�s preference to use unproctored exams or not Student�s are generally not expected to report cheating they observe Instructors choice if they want to use unproctored exams Students are not required to tattle tale Instructors choice if they want to use unproctored exams Students are not required to tattle tale

5. Modified Honor Codes Significant student involvement in: Promoting academic integrity Judging accusations of academic dishonesty Call for students to promote A.I. and share in judging allegations of academic dishonestyCall for students to promote A.I. and share in judging allegations of academic dishonesty

6. Modified Honor Codes Impose strict sanctions for academic dishonesty (like suspensions or transcript notations) But do so in a context where education and prevention take priority over threat and punishment alone Still have strict sanctions But in an environment where education and prevention take priority over threat and punishment alone Still have strict sanctions But in an environment where education and prevention take priority over threat and punishment alone

7. Student Honor Councils also part of Modified Honor Codes Present at orientation sessions about the culture of integrity � peer orientation Offer the educational courses for students that are first time violators Apprise faculty leads or department heads of policy changes Work with faculty and administration in adjudicating violations -Education and adjudication role -Councils also provide opportunities for students to shine -and they appreciate the investment of trust that the institutions show them-Education and adjudication role -Councils also provide opportunities for students to shine -and they appreciate the investment of trust that the institutions show them

8. Modified Honor Codes Reduced Self-Reported Student Cheating by 12% Why should we care? Explain chartWhy should we care? Explain chart

9. So what? Study�s show that students respond to cultures of integrity and honor codes because: Student involvement makes cheating socially unacceptable When incidents of cheating are likely to be reported students know they are more likely to get caught The cost of cheating is increased - students see less benefits from cheating -Making cheating socially unacceptable is key. -When more cheating is likely to be reported students perceive it to be less desirable-Making cheating socially unacceptable is key. -When more cheating is likely to be reported students perceive it to be less desirable

10. Do we have to do this here? No. An intentional student culture that exists on campus concerning academic integrity is more important than if the school has an honor code or not What we can do is make academic integrity a clear campus priority and place much of the responsibility for student integrity on the students themselves No � we don�t have to institute any kind of honor code here. What is important is that we do have an intentional student culture of academic integrity And that we make it clear that academic integrity is a strong priority on campus. We place much of the responsibility for student integrity on the students themselves No � we don�t have to institute any kind of honor code here. What is important is that we do have an intentional student culture of academic integrity And that we make it clear that academic integrity is a strong priority on campus. We place much of the responsibility for student integrity on the students themselves

11. Honor Codes and Millennials Millennials are folks that are born in the 1980s and '90s Interested in rituals and traditions Like to work and socialize in groups Will listen to their peers � respond to peer mentors in training sessions - I am going to tell you about a ceremony that is a tradition in a couple of slides - Honor codes address the group - They also provide parameters of behavior for students to follow - I am going to tell you about a ceremony that is a tradition in a couple of slides - Honor codes address the group - They also provide parameters of behavior for students to follow

12. Honor Codes and Millennials Millennials are more concerned with views and behaviors of peers than what administrators and faculty consider appropriate Will model their behaviors after what they view fellow students doing in class Millennials are more concerned with views and behaviors of peers than what administrators and faculty consider appropriate Will model their behaviors after what they view fellow students doing in class So if they see other students cheating in class or cheating going unreported � many are going to follow this pattern.Millennials are more concerned with views and behaviors of peers than what administrators and faculty consider appropriate Will model their behaviors after what they view fellow students doing in class So if they see other students cheating in class or cheating going unreported � many are going to follow this pattern.

13. School Ceremony: Vanderbilt Univ. Signing-in ceremony After an honor code orientation, each first- year student signs a class banner indicating a personal commitment to the Vanderbilt code. The signed banners for each of the classes currently enrolled hang in a prominent location as a constant reminder to students of the commitment they made. Watch the 2006 ceremony online: http://www.insidevandy.com/drupal/node/229 What steps are schools taking?What steps are schools taking?

14. Modified Honor Code Culture: University of Maryland, College Park Oldest Modified Honor Code � 15 years Letters of acceptance to undergraduates and graduates include two short statements: �obligation of all members of the University of Maryland, College Park community to promote the highest standards of academic integrity the role of the Student Honor Council

15. University of Maryland, College Park Pep rallies Held rallies to bring student attention to the new modified honor code Participation of the state�s governor and the university�s president in the inaugural rally Sent a clear signal to campus community of the level of commitment to academic integrity -Pep Rallies roll out and bring student attention to the new modified honor code -Inaugural rally included participation from Maryland�s governor and the President of the University � sends a nice social message that A.I. is highly regarded I gathered from my readings that U of M has multiple campuses like the UW-Pep Rallies roll out and bring student attention to the new modified honor code -Inaugural rally included participation from Maryland�s governor and the President of the University � sends a nice social message that A.I. is highly regarded I gathered from my readings that U of M has multiple campuses like the UW

16. The Honor Pledge is a statement undergraduate and graduate students are asked to write and sign on examinations, papers, or other academic assignments not specifically exempted by the instructor. The Pledge reads: I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment/examination. University of Maryland, College Park Students write on assignments, papers, and tests that no one has given them assistance.Students write on assignments, papers, and tests that no one has given them assistance.

17. Existing Policies � Community Colleges Oakton Community College Plagiarism definition listed on the OCC Learning Center: Tips on how to do a research paper web site Plagiarism Definition: http://www.oakton.edu/learn/plagiars.htm Tips on how to do a research paper: http://www.oakton.edu/learn/multimedpape.htm Portland Community College The �Student Rights and Responsibilities� document contains the Academic Integrity Policy. http://www.pcc.edu/pcc/abt/rights/student_rights/codeofconduct.htm This policy lists guidelines and forms of academic dishonesty

18. Existing Policies - Universities Central Michigan University: Has two academic integrity policies http://academicsenate.cmich.edu/noncurric.htm For on-campus students For off-campus students University of Maryland Code of Academic Integrity located online at: http://www.studenthonorcouncil.umd.edu/code.html Student Honor Council web site http://www.studenthonorcouncil.umd.edu/

19. What do students want to hear from us? To hear the president, chancellor, dean, etc. to tell them how they are going to become academic �adults� who respect the learning process And among other things, don�t cheat Emphasize virtues likely to appeal to Millennials sensibilities like trust, honesty, community and responsibility -An Executive Administrator telling them at Orientation that they becoming academic �adults� -respecting the learning process -not cheating -Many Millennials volunteer in their community -ethical appeal to students can foster a sense of community responsibility � that can lower cheating-An Executive Administrator telling them at Orientation that they becoming academic �adults� -respecting the learning process -not cheating -Many Millennials volunteer in their community -ethical appeal to students can foster a sense of community responsibility � that can lower cheating

20. What role can faculty play? Clarifying expectations for appropriate behavior in courses Should consult with or share responsibility of this with the students Recognize and affirm for students that academic integrity as a core institutional value The most important one is first on this list.The most important one is first on this list.

21. What role can faculty play? Push for educational rather than only punitive sanctions Educational sanctions such as required mini-courses for first-time violators Faculty are more willing to report suspected cheating, or address it themselves, if educational opportunities are available to students -Push for educational rather than only punitive sanctions -Educational sanctions such as required mini-courses for first-time violators -Data shows that faculty are more willing to report suspected cheating or address it themselves if educational opportunities are available to students-Push for educational rather than only punitive sanctions -Educational sanctions such as required mini-courses for first-time violators -Data shows that faculty are more willing to report suspected cheating or address it themselves if educational opportunities are available to students

22. Faculty directly addressing cheating On a growing number of campuses faculty are being encouraged to address issues of cheating directly with students The student must acknowledge cheating and accept the faculty member�s proposed remedy Then the faculty member sends a notation to a designated party and does not get involved with the campus judicial system This way repeat offenders can be identified Another movement on many campuses is that faculty are being given more authority to address issue of cheating directly with students. Steps in this process: - student must acknowledge cheating and accept the faculty member�s proposed remedy faculty member sends a notation to a designated party and does not get involved with the campus judicial system Designated party tracks repeat offenders Another movement on many campuses is that faculty are being given more authority to address issue of cheating directly with students. Steps in this process: - student must acknowledge cheating and accept the faculty member�s proposed remedy faculty member sends a notation to a designated party and does not get involved with the campus judicial system Designated party tracks repeat offenders

23. When faculty take such actions Students who cheat sense they are more likely to get caught The overall level of cheating on campus is likely to decline -Students who cheat sense they are more likely to get caught -The overall level of cheating on campus is likely to decline -Students who cheat sense they are more likely to get caught -The overall level of cheating on campus is likely to decline

24. What role can administrators play? Review Academic Integrity policies Do they address Internet plagiarism? Primary reliance on deterrence is unreasonable Deterrence should be paired with proactive messages about why integrity matters -Make sure your policies or conduct codes address internet plagiarism and have educational or proactive messages about why integrity matters. (Deterrence equals:) (Increased proctoring Encouraging faculty to use multiple versions of exams and not reuse old tests and exams Aggressively using plagiarism software Employing stronger sanctions to punish offenders)-Make sure your policies or conduct codes address internet plagiarism and have educational or proactive messages about why integrity matters. (Deterrence equals:) (Increased proctoring Encouraging faculty to use multiple versions of exams and not reuse old tests and exams Aggressively using plagiarism software Employing stronger sanctions to punish offenders)

25. Policy Questions? Who to contact at CCC The Office of Student Success Services Dr. Richard Carvajal VP for Student Success Services Room: CC2-280G Phone: 425-352-8124� Email: rcarvajal@cascadia.ctc.edu CCC Code of Student Conduct web site: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=132Z-115&full=true

26. Policy Questions? Who to contact at UWB The Office of Academic Affairs Laraine Hong Assistant to Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsRoom: UW1 311Phone: 425-352-3276Box: 358522lhong@uwb.edu UWB Policies Website: http://www.uwb.edu/students/policies/integrity.xhtml