1. Academic Integrity at UIS
Academic Integrity Council

2. Why does UIS have an Academic Integrity Policy?
Where to find the Academic Integrity Policy
Academics menu on
A-Z Index “Academic Integrity” (

3. The Academic Integrity Council
Judicial function
Ensure fair and efficient operation of hearing panels and serve as appellate hearing panels
Policy function
Review, evaluate and monitor the AI policy and its implementation
Advise the Senate and its Committees
Serve as a resource for Departments and Colleges
Educate the UIS community

4. AIC Faculty Members 2017-2018 Business & Management:
Francois Giraud-Carrier, AIC Chair, 6977,
Education & Human Services:
Tiffany Nielson
Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Toni Waggoner, AIC Vice-Chair
Janice Marsaglia, Secretary
Public Affairs & Administration:
Sibel Oktay Karagul
Travis Bland

5. Basic Principles
Using the policy protects the integrity of the UIS academic community
Using the policy helps students develop integrity
Using the policy legally protects you and the university
Implementation of the policy rests on the faculty and department
The policy is ineffective unless we use it

6. Case Study

7. Contact student
Let student know you suspect an academic integrity violation has occurred
Explain that you are following standard UIS procedures
Let student know they must NOT drop course until issue is settled.
Dropping course while case is pending is considered second violation.
Use PEAR System: go.uis.edu/PEAR
A shell letter is available on the AIC website.

8. Pointers for Talking with Students
Know that this will be a charged situation for both you and the student
The student may express emotions such as anger, denial, tears…
If you are concerned about the student’s reaction, ask your department chair to sit in
Remain calm and matter-of-fact
Consider mirroring what the student is saying
Avoid escalating the situation by:
Arguing with the student
Answering with anger

9. Regardless of whether student does or does not have prior violation, you may resolve
Tier 1 Written Warning with Learning Plan
Tier 2 Written Agreement with Sanctions
Tier 3 Referral to a Hearing
You have the prerogative to decide the level of consequences that you give

10. Three Tier System Tier 1 – Written Warning with Learning Plan
Academic dishonesty appears unintentional
Misunderstanding of AI policy
Tier 2 – Written Agreement with Sanctions
Infraction appears intentional
Infraction is of heightened severity
Student had knowledge
Tier 3 – Referral to Hearing
Student has two or more infractions
Act is so egregious it merits suspension or expulsion from university
Faculty & Student cannot come to common understanding of student responsibility

11. Tips on How to Create Assignments that Encourage Academic Integrity
Faculty Development Workshop with COLRS and the AIC
November 8, 2017

12. Hearing
If student does not sign a Tier 1 or 2 document, then a hearing will be arranged
Instructor should:
Provide copies of evidence to Provost Office,
Turn-it-in report
Copy of paper or exam
Notes on any conversations (date and time)
s, etc.
If you cannot be present at hearing, provide written consent so your chair can stand in

13. Hearing composition
Presiding officer (Chair of AIC) serves as guide through process
3 panel members chosen from pool
2 faculty, 1 student
Disinterested (not from your department)

14. Hearing Procedures
Panel hears evidence, defense, witnesses, asks questions, talks about sanctions
Accused student may
Bring relevant pre-approved witnesses,
Bring approved silent support person
Referring faculty member presents evidence, recommends sanctions, may bring relevant pre- approved witness
Proceedings are recorded and stored
Written notices of decision sent to referring faculty and student