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Committee on Academic Misconduct. The Ohio State University Code of Student Conduct Foster and protect the University’s core missions of teaching and learning, research, and service Foster scholarly and civic development of the University’s students
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Committee on Academic Misconduct The Ohio State University Code of Student Conduct Foster and protect the University’s core missions of teaching and learning, research, and service Foster scholarly and civic development of the University’s students Protect the people, properties, and processes that support the University and its missions
Committee on Academic Misconduct COAM protects Academic Integrity COAM insures that a degree from The Ohio State University is earned through legitimate academic effort and work.
Committee on Academic Misconduct Every student at The Ohio State University is expected to read, understand, and follow the Code of Student Conduct. COAM does not consider “ignorance of the Code” as an acceptable excuse for academic misconduct!
Committee on Academic Misconduct Academic Misconduct Any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the University or subvert the educational process. “CHEATING”
Committee on Academic Misconduct Students are very creative when it comes to cheating. Here’s a “cheat sheet” on the back of a water bottle label. (As reported by Jane Gross in the New York Times, 11/26/03)
Committee on Academic Misconduct Why report suspected academic misconduct to COAM? Required by University Rules Rule 3335-5-487 (B): Instructors shall report all instances of alleged academic misconduct to the [Committee on Academic Misconduct].
Committee on Academic Misconduct Protects faculty members and instructors (COAM resolves allegations and, if appropriate, determines sanctions.) Protects a student’s right to “due process” (Student’s rights include notice, hearing, decision, appeal, and confidentiality.)
Committee on Academic Misconduct “Flunked Student Sues Professor” “A spurned student is suing his professor over a grade gripe.” The student is suing for a passing grade and $50,000. (as reported in FindLaw [news.findlaw.com] on October 20, 2003)
Committee on Academic Misconduct Academic Misconduct Process Instructor “suspects” misconduct Instructor notified student of allegation Instructor notifies COAM COAM notifies student of “charges” COAM schedules hearing Hearing is held Hearing panel adjudicates the case
Committee on Academic Misconduct Sanctions Instructors do not have the authority to determine if a student has violated the Code. Thus, instructors do not have the authority to sanction a student. “This paper is plagiarized. You’re getting a ‘0’ on it.” (Violates student’s right to due process)
Committee on Academic Misconduct Typical Sanctions 1st Violation Disciplinary Probation “E” in the course 2nd Violation Suspension “E” in the course
Committee on Academic Misconduct Typical Sanctions 3rd Violation Dismissal “E” in the course Sanctions for graduate students tend to be more severe.
Committee on Academic Misconduct 2003-2004 Academic Year Total cases = 458 Males = 279 (61%) Females = 179 (39%) Number “In Violation” = 380 (83%) Number “Not in Violation” = 78 (17%)
Committee on Academic Misconduct 2002-2003 Academic Year Common “Charges” Plagiarism = 25% Copying = 23% Collusion = 21% Failure to comply = 16% “Dry lab” = 4% “Cheat Sheet” = 2%
Committee on Academic Misconduct Allegations of Academic Misconduct Against Graduate Students
Committee on Academic Misconduct “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Committee on Academic Misconduct Course Syllabus Description of “Academic Misconduct” Sources of information (e.g., COAM’s web page) Unacceptable behaviors Expectations for assignments
Committee on Academic Misconduct Check students’ IDs Authenticate e-mail messages Authenticate medical excuses Proctor examinations closely Photocopy examinations/answer sheets
