New Faculty Introduction to Academic Integrity & Classroom Management Policy Issues, Procedures, and Rights Office of Residential Living and Student Conduct (RLSC) Drexel University 101 N. 34th Street-Towers Hall

Academic Integrity Process 4 components of AI 5 or 6 step process Sanctioning decision On-line reporting 2nd offense Appeals

4 components of Academic Integrity Plagiarism Cheating Fabrication Academic Misconduct

Academic Integrity Process Preserve all documentation Consult with your department head or designee Notify the student, share intent to submit complaint, and seek an explanation Investigate further, if necessary, to determine if a violation has occurred If the student does not contest, inform department head, determine sanction, and report to RLSC

Academic Integrity Process 5. If the student contests the violation, require the student to meet with the department head 6. If the department head and faculty member concur that a violation has occurred, they will determine a sanction, inform the student, and report to RLSC. Student is informed of the sanction by BOTH the college AND RLSC Student will likely appeal

First violation sanctions Reduction in assignment grade Reduction of the course grade 0 or F for the assignment F for the course Other action deemed appropriate Re-take the exam Redo the assignment Other action *All 4 options above have the option to include “Inability to withdraw”

On-line Violation Reporting Form HOW DO YOU GET HERE? 3 easy steps www.drexel.edu/sccs Faculty and Staff tab Academic Integrity Form and Resources

Second violations and appeals Department Head / Program Manager College Dean (designee) Provost *You will need to summarize your notes Second Violations RLSC will meet with student Consultation with college for suspension decision

Proctoring Exams – good ideas… Do: *Use differently ordered exams containing the same questions *Use differently colored exams with the same exact questions *Walk the aisles during exams *Take notice of sick students using lots of tissues *Assign seats if you feel you need to *Create an environment of accountability

Proctoring Exams – good ideas… Don’t: *Assume that soft drink labels contain just the nutritional value of the beverage *Assume phones are used just for calls/clocks *Let your guard down = invitation to cheat *Forget the basics / Forget what works See: http://rmcp.dcollege.net/playlists/24720/html A great resource from Dr. Mike Scheuermann, assoc vp, instructional technology support (IRT)

Classroom / Course Disruption Repeatedly interfering with the normal functioning of a class or other setting Examples include: In/out class without auth. Loud/distracting noises Persisting in speaking w/o auth. Dominating on-line discussions

Classroom / Course Disruption Questions: Laptops allowed to be used in class? How? Phones allowed to be used in class? How? “Students are responsible to comply with a request from a professor, instructor, supervisor, or other official regarding appropriate behavior” – Drexel Code of Conduct

Final thoughts Read the handbook – it’s online at: www.drexel.edu/studentlife/SLhandbook.htm Consider Residential Living and Student Conduct as a tool of community development Read, understand, and please use these policies/rules to assist you and others

Office of Residential Living and Student Conduct More info about Academic Integrity or Questions http://drexel.edu/studentlife/community_standards/facultyStaff/integrity/ or Office of Residential Living and Student Conduct 101 N. 34th Street- Towers Hall 1st Floor office suite 215-895-6074 studentconduct@drexel.edu www.drexel.edu/sccs