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Academic Integrity Advisor Conference

Academic Integrity Advisor Conference. Acad Integrity Statement & Values.

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Academic Integrity Advisor Conference

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  1. Academic Integrity Advisor Conference

  2. Acad Integrity Statement & Values Academic Integrity Statement: I will respect Oklahoma State University's commitment to academic integrity and uphold the values of honesty and responsibility that preserve our academic community. Academic Integrity fundamental values: honesty, trust, respect, fairness, and responsibility Oklahoma State University

  3. Panel Training • Perceptions of Cheating • Previous AI Statistics • Functions of the Facilitator • Policies & Procedures • AIF Process – Before, During, & After • Conducting a AIP Hearing • Helpful Hints • Confidentiality • Question & Answer Time Oklahoma State University

  4. What’s cheating? • Turning in a paper copied from another student. • Copying a few sentences from an Internet source without footnoting them in your paper. • Using false excuse to obtain extension on due date. • Working on an assignment with others when the instructor asked for individual work. Oklahoma State University

  5. What’s cheating? • Copying from another student during a test • Fabricating or falsifying lab data. • Getting questions and answers from someone who has taken the test. • Inappropriately using technology (cell phone, iPod, etc.) during a test.

  6. Perceptions of Academic Integrity - 2004

  7. Perceptions of Academic Integrity - 2009

  8. Reported AI Violations

  9. Reported AI Violations Oklahoma State University

  10. Sanctions for AI Violations Oklahoma State University

  11. Levels of Sanctions Level one – F on exam/assignment Level two – F! grade in course Level three – dismissal from grad/professional program, suspension Instructors should use these recommended levels of sanctions UNLESS they provide a specific written policy during the first week of class. (page 24) Oklahoma State University

  12. AI Appeals Oklahoma State University

  13. What is a Facilitator? • The role of the Academic Integrity Facilitator is to provide information about: • OSU’s academic integrity policy and procedures • serve as an impartial observer during the initial meeting between the instructor and student. Oklahoma State University

  14. What is a Facilitator? The Facilitator DOES NOT act as a mediator or negotiator. You are in charge of the meeting but not the determination that it was a violation and the sanction Oklahoma State University

  15. Policy - Expectations The policy was made to bring about a cultural change within the university and with that there are expectations for all parties involved. Expectations for students and instructorscan be found in the Academic Integrity policy. Please familiarize yourself with them. (Appendix A Policy) Oklahoma State University

  16. AI Panel Member Expectations • accept responsibility for upholding the academic integrity policy and procedures for the University. • uphold instructors’ standards for academic integrity that were clearly communicated to students, consistently enforced, and compatible with the University academic integrity policy, procedure, and guidelines. Oklahoma State University

  17. AI Panel Member Expectations • evaluate information that may indicate a student has violated academic integrity. • treat students and instructors with respect when violations of academic integrity are examined or appealed. • participate in appropriate training. Oklahoma State University

  18. Composition of the Panel Academic Integrity Panel Faculty – 16+ Students – up to 35 Hearing Panel 1 Student Chair, at least 2 Students & 2 Faculty Decision Appeals Panel 3 members from the AI Panel 1 Student Chair, 1 Student Member, 1 Faculty Member Oklahoma State University

  19. Academic Integrity Resources Video - http://ra.okstate.edu/provost/academic/integrity.html or http://academicintegrity.okstate.edu and click video. Other Resources Available Online for Students, Faculty, Panel members, and Facilitators http://academicintegrity.okstate.edu Oklahoma State University

  20. Academic Integrity Procedures 2.Instructor -compiles all supporting information 1. Instructor discovers an alleged violation of academic integrity 3.Instructor & student meet with AI Facilitator -selects possible AI Facilitators -contacts the student for a meeting Oklahoma State University

  21. Academic Integrity Procedures 5a. Issue resolved, violation noted 5.Report to Academic Integrity Panel (AIP) 4.Sanctions for first violation 6.Second violation discovered. Sent to AIP Sanctions Student appeals 4a.F on test/ assign 4c.Grad Student Suspension 7.Complete AI educ to remove the first “!” 4b. F! in class Oklahoma State University

  22. Academic Integrity Education • If a student receives an F! or is assigned to the AI Education. • MITT & OSU Courses can be taken in 101 Whitehurst or on the Tulsa Campus. • Students and instructor (ff it is a part of their sanction) will receive a receipt showing that the sucessfuly completed training. • Students need to schedule a time to come in with Michele Tillman.

  23. Procedures for Second Violation Student received F on assignment for first sanction AIP increases sanction for second violation to F! in course Issue resolved, violation noted 8.Sanction for second violation Received F! in course for first sanction AIP suspends student for > 1 fall/spring & summer Student appeals Oklahoma State University

  24. Procedures for Second Violation Appeals All Second and Third violations go the Panel Student Receives a letter from the Coordinator notifying them of their second violation options Option one– Appeal the Charge/Sanction Option two– Appeal only the sanction increase Option three– not appeal and accept the decision of the Panel Instructors will be requested to meet via phone to answer questions their specific allegation. Oklahoma State University

  25. Procedures for Appeals Appeal resolved Student files appeal within 5 school days Academic Integrity Hearing Sustains AI hearing panel decision Final (decision) appeal filed by student or instructor AI Appeals Panel Review Appeal returned to AI hearing panel Oklahoma State University

  26. Decision Appeal Decision Appeals Panel 3 members from the AI Panel 1 Student Chair, 1 Student Member, 1 Faculty Member • Paper appeal only • Review materials & relevant sections of the policy before the meeting • Packet will include • Previous AIP Hearing Panel materials • Previous AIP Hearing Panel decision form • Decision Appeal form F from either the student or instructor with the statement and new evidence. Oklahoma State University

  27. Decision Appeal • Deliberate to determine if • The AI procedure was not followed. • New information became available after the meeting that could substantially affect the outcome. • Decision • Uphold decision of AI Hearing Panel or return the case to Panel for another hearing. Oklahoma State University

  28. Policy and Procedures As of 2007 Degree Revocation Procedures – 7.01-7.18 pg 27 7.08 If degree revocation is recommended [by the Review Committee] the graduate will participate in a hearing with the Academic Integrity Panel unless he/she admits responsibility for a serious violation and accepts the Review Committee’s recommendation. 7.11 AIP will determine A) if the graduate committed an act that was aserious violation of academic integrity and B) if degree revocation is an appropriate sanction. The Hearing Panel may recommenddegree revocation to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Oklahoma State University

  29. Hearing Prep Process • No two hearings are alike, but a typical packet will include: • Itinerary of the hearing • Summary of Incident/Allegation Statement • Form C (Resolution Meeting results) • Form B (Initial Student Notification) • Evidence from the instructor about the hearing • Form D (student) From E (instructor) Additional statements from either party or both parties, what the grade would be if overturned/decreased • Supporting information such as emails, a syllabus, graded work, etc… will be placed behind the statement of whoever provided it.

  30. Appeal Considerations • What are things used for consideration? • Syllabus - The University considers the syllabus a contract between a faculty member and each student within a course. • Supporting evidence – More Likely than not that a violation occurred. • Clarity of issue – Do the syllabus and the assignment clearly communicate what is allowed and required to the student.

  31. Appeal Considerations • What are things we don’t consider in an appeal? • Harassment allegations • Conduct issues • Discrimination allegations  • All issues of this type are directed to the appropriate administrator for consideration and review.

  32. Helpful Hints • Review the hearing packet before coming to the hearing • Feel free to write in your hearing packet. • Prehearing discussion is for clarification, not judgment. • Students can bring an adviser if it will make them feel more comfortable. • Panel members should recuse themselves if they know either party.

  33. Helpful Hints • Make sure when reviewing the hearing packet you are referring back to the policy to compare. • If the student requests legal counsel be present then OSU attorney will also be present. • Student s and Faculty can meet with the panel via phone if they are out of town. • The goal of the hearing is to get answers so that a decision can be made.

  34. Conducting an AIP Hearing During the Hearing • Structure of a hearing: • 15 Minute policy question time • Introductions – Panel/Parties • Read the violation statement • Student & Instructor - opening statement (if any) • Witnesses (if any) • Questions from the Panel to either party • Closing statements for Student & Instructor All interactions should be with the panel. Instructor and Student don’t need to speak to each other. Adviser/Friend should be ignored by panel; can only speak to the party they came to support. Oklahoma State University

  35. Conducting an AIP Hearing • Deliberation – Panel votes on 2 things • Did the violation occur? • Is the Sanction appropriate? • Make your voice heard. • You were nominated to represent the university. If you don’t like the way discussion is going be sure you let the other panel members know. • Conversely – give all panel members a chance to express their opinion even if you don’t agree. Oklahoma State University

  36. Conducting an AIP Hearing • Complete decision forms • Clearly communicate your reason for the decision. • Help the chair put together the decision letter to go to the student and instructor. • Make suggestions to the student or instructor if needed. Ex. – clarifying the expectations of academic integrity in the syllabus. • All panel members will sign the vote sheet. Oklahoma State University

  37. Confidentiality As a member of the AIP you must abide by the strictest confidentiality standards. You may not discuss the content or outcome of the case with anyone other than the Office of Academic Affairs. Any concerns should be addressed with them inperson. Information about alleged violations of academic integrity is confidential under the provisions of FERPA and should not be disclosed except as permitted by the Act or with written permission of the student. Oklahoma State University

  38. What to Wear? My advice is this: Don’t wear your pajamas and don’t wear a suit unless you are doing it for another reason. What you wear to class is fine. We want hearings to be casual yet professional. Keep the clothes casual and the attitude professional. Oklahoma State University

  39. Questions? http://academicintegrity.okstate.edu Gail Gates, Assoc Vice President, 405-744-7135 gail.gates@okstate.edu Michele Tillman, Assistant to AIP, 405-744-5627 michele.tillman@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University

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