1. Academic integrity Forum and Discussion
Office of the Dean of Students-Student Rights and responsibilities
January 12, 2017

2. Welcome and introductions
David Sanders, Associate Professor and Chair, University Senate
Jeffery Stefancic, Associate Dean of Students, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities

3. Agenda Overview of Academic Integrity at Purdue
Review of recent revisions to University Regulations
Case referral process to OSRR
Initiatives to promote and enhance academic integrity at Purdue
Faculty/Student Panel and Q&A
Wrap Up

4. Establishing a Culture of integrity
The purpose of the Purdue University academic community is to discover and disseminate truth. In order to achieve these goals, the university commits itself towards maintaining a culture of academic integrity and honesty. (Purdue University Code of Honor, Last revision May 31, 1997)
At Purdue, integrity is indispensable to our mission. We act with honesty and adhere to the highest standards of moral and ethical values and principles through our personal and professional behavior. (Purdue University Statement of Integrity and Code of Conduct, Retrieved, January 11, 2017)
Principles of Academic Integrity for Faculty (Donald McCabe & Gary Pavela, Retrieved January 11, 2017)

5. University Regulations Revisions
First extensive revision of University Regulation on “Academic dishonesty” since mid 1970s.
Revision specifically defined five (5) of the most common types of dishonest behavior that is observed in academic dishonesty cases:
Cheating
Plagiarism
Collusion/Collaboration
Fabrication
Multiple Submissions

6. Establishing Expectations in the classroom
Relationships with students are key
Affirm the importance of integrity as it relates to the course material and to your personal/professional experiences
Set clear expectation for students; Reaffirm expectations periodically throughout the semester
Minimize opportunities for students to be dishonest
Encourage and support students holding peers accountable for academic integrity
Respond to situations when/if they occur

7. Referring cases to osrr
Incident Reports-Academic Dishonesty Report
All reports can be submitted online with the ability for faculty to upload supporting documentation
Reports are typically reviewed within one business day with a follow up message sent to the faculty member
Faculty can provide information to OSRR on appropriate sanctions from the university
Faculty can elect to be notified of the outcome of the OSRR proceeding

8. Statistics Fall 2016: 184 cases Spring 2016: 335 cases

9. University sanctions Expulsion/Suspension
Probated Suspension/Disciplinary Probation
Written Warning
Educational sanctions:
Academic Recommitment Statement
Academic Integrity Seminar
Honor Code Reflection Paper
Personal responsibility Class
Referrals to Writing Center, Academic Success Center, other campus partners

10. Additional efforts Integrity@Purdue Hotline
Phone ( );
Student project to refine Honor Code
Academic integrity liaisons within colleges/departments
Reviewing the intersection of academic integrity cases and the grade appeal process

11. Faculty/Student Panel

12. Wrap up
Contact Information Jeff Stefancic Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities