L i b b y S p o t t s & S a l l y R o n a l dO f f i c e o f S t u d e n t C o n d u c t / T i t l e I X a n d S t u d e n t We l f a r e

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Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct

KNOW THE CODE

The Office of Student Ethics

Personal Misconduct

Academic Misconduct

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, Stalking, and Domestic/Dating Violence

Organizational Misconduct

64%

(Ramirez, 2008)

Academic Misconduct – the HowWhat is Academic Misconduct?

• Cheating

• Fabrication

• Plagiarism

• Interference

• Violation of Course Rules

• Facilitating Academic Dishonesty

Academic Misconduct - the Why

Why do Students Engage in Academic Misconduct?

• Internal and external sources of pressure (Cornell University, 2016)

• Lack of “joy in learning” (as cited in Pavela, 2016)

• It seems like a victimless crime (as cited in Pulvers & Diekhoff, 1999)

• Lack of procedural knowledge (Cornell University, 2016)

Responding to Academic Misconduct

• Meet with Student• Implement Action• Report to the Office of Student Ethics

• Paper submitted through Turnitin• Reported by another student• Detected by Faculty

• Discuss with Academic Unit• Meet with Student• Academic Integrity Seminar

Alleged AM

Faculty/ Academic

Unit

Dean of Students/

OSE

Addressing Students

•One on One Outside of Class/Groups

• You can have another instructor with you

•Rely on Observed Behaviors (avoid “I think” or “I feel”)

•Avoid Confirmation Bias

•Ask Open Questions

•Use The Code

Academic Misconduct - Consequences

• Instructor

• % Drop in Grade

• 0% Grade

• Fail Class

• Removal from Class

• Dean

• Academic Integrity Seminar

• Disciplinary Probation

• Suspension or Expulsion from IU

Academic Misconduct – How to Report

https://indiana-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report/

Office of Student Conduct(812) 855-5419

Academic Misconduct – AI Seminar

• Content

• What is Academic Misconduct

• Personal Values

• Campus Resources

• Case Studies/Practice

• Logistics

• 8 hours (over 2 days)

• Discuss Based

Preventing Academic Misconduct

Academic Misconduct – Prevention 64% of HS Students cheated/36% of HS Students plagiarized (Ramirez,

2008)

Factors that discourage Academic Misconduct (as cited in Caldwell, 2010, p. 3)

Perceptions of Peer Behavior

Faculty understanding and acceptance of policies about academic integrity

Overall effectiveness of policies

Severity of the penalties imposed on those who cheated

Academic Misconduct - Prevention• Recognize & affirm academic integrity as a core institutional value

• Foster a lifelong commitment to learning

• Affirm the role of teacher as a guide and mentor

• Encourage student responsibility for academic integrity

• Clarify expectations for students

• Develop fair and creative forms of assessment

• Reduce opportunities to engage in academic dishonesty

• Respond to academic dishonesty when it occurs

• Help define and support campus-wide academic-integrity standards

(McCabe & Pavela, 2004)

Disruptive StudentsBehaviors that disrupt class, but are not a threat to self/others

•Address One on One if Possible

•Remain Calm and Professional

•State Observations and Re-State Class Expectations

•Outline What Will Happen If Behavior Continues

•Use Resources: IUPD, College Dean, Dean of Student’s Office, OSC, CAPS, etc.

Resources

Student Advocates Office

Eigenmann Hall West 229

812.855.0761advocate@indiana.edu

Hours:Monday to Friday

9AM to 12PM1PM to 5PM

Student Legal Services

703 E. 7th St. 812.855.7867

Hours:M-F 8:00AM-

4:00PM

Counseling and Psychological

Services (CaPS)

4th floor Health Services Building

812.855.5711

For appointments and 24-hour hotline

Resources

Additional Resources Groups!

Academic Resources and Support

Career and Leadership development

Disability Services

Drug and Alcohol Intervention

Veterans Support

ethics@Indiana.eduhttps://studentaffairs.indiana.edu/office-student-ethics/812-855-5419801 N Jordan Avenue

Personal Misconduct

On Campus

Residential Programs and Services (Halls and Apts)

Off Campus

What behaviors are Personal Misconduct Violations?

ReferencesCaldwell, C. (2010). A ten-step model for academic integrity: A positive approach for business schools. Journal of Business

Ethics, 92, 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s10551-009-0144-7

Cornell University. (2016). Academic integrity. Retrieved fromhttp://www.cte.cornell.edu/teaching-ideas/designing-your-course/academic-integrity.html

McCabe, D.L., Butterfield, K.D., & Trevino, L.K. (2006). Academic dishonesty in graduate business programs: Prevalence, causes, and proposed action. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 5 (3), 294-305. doi:10.5465/AMLE.2006.22697018

McCabe, D.L. & Pavela, G. (2004). Ten (updated) principles of academic integrity: How faculty can foster student honesty. Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 36 (3), 10-15. doi: 10.1080/00091380409605574

McCabe, D.L. & Trevino, L.K. (1993). Academic dishonesty: Honor codes and other contextual influences. The Journal of Higher Education, 64 (5), 522-538. doi: 10.2307/2959991

Pavela, G. (2016). Academic integrity and engagement in learning. Law and Policy Report, 541. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FKXnj7qnMJCoiq-6O_c-adQFsrLMFVIy6erRk5CXwqM/edit?pref=2&pli=1

Pulvers, K. & Diekhoff, G.M. (1999). The relationship between academic dishonesty and college classroom environment. Research in Higher Education, 40 (4), 487-498. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/40196358.pdf?_=1463030572387

Ramirez, E. (2008). Cheating on the rise among high school students. USNews and World Report. Retrieved from http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/on-education/2008/12/02/cheating-on-the-rise-among-high-school-students

Personal Misconduct Alcohol, Drugs

Physical Assault/Battery

Disorderly Conduct

Vandalism

Drunk Driving

Illegal Possession

Failure to Comply

Harassment

When someone’s behavior interferes with another person’s rights

Personal Misconduct – Halls & Apts Responsibility for Room

Responsibility for Guests

Knowingly allowing a violation to occur

Being intoxicated or under the influence on campus

Quiet Hours

Fire Hazards

Tampering with Fire Safety Equipment

Failure to comply with a reasonable request made by hall

Personal Misconduct - Process Informal Hearing

Hearing Commission

Action Plans Educational Administrative

Warning, probation, suspension, expulsion

Review Board

Dean’s Forms and Academic Records

Impact on career and future

Mediation Conflict between two students

Some Personal Misconduct cases may be eligible

Resolution is mutually agreed upon

Confidential/no record if successfully completed

DMCA (Digital Millennial Copyright Act) Don’t have a bit-torrent program on your computer unless it is necessary for your

academics

UITS will catch you if you download or file-share using the IU secure computer network

Don’t loan your computer to friends or siblings—they may illegally download something and not tell you about it

You only get two chances here at IU to learn how not to download—on the third incident you are permanently barred from putting a personal machine on the IU secure computer network

Violations are costly—minimally it will cost you $100 with the university and you may be billed additional costs by the copyright holder. (The most –reported cost of an illegally downloaded movie is $200, billed to the student by the copyright holder)

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, Stalking, and Domestic Violence

Specified timeline for investigation and hearing

Different (lower) standard of evidence from a criminal case/proceedings

Both sides can file an appeal original finding

Respondent needs to be an IU students to use OSE process

We start at Suspension as the Educational Pillar for anyone found responsible for sexual misconduct

Reporting Sexual Misconduct

Title IX and Student Welfare

Office of Student Ethics

The Dean’s Office (in the IMU)

Online

Call or email for information

Suggestions

Know your Rights, and also your Responsibilities

Understand the consequences of a behavior before engaging in it

Agree on support before hand to stay safe, and keep each other accountable

Take personal responsibility for your choices