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HANDLING DISRUPTIVE AND DISHONEST STUDENT BEHAVIORThe Code of Academic Integrity and the Student Code of Conduct
POLICIES GOVERNING STUDENT BEHAVIOR
The Code of Academic Integrity The Student Code of Conduct
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Prohibited conduct includes: Academic dishonesty Interfering with University activities Threatening behavior Endangering/causing physical harm to any
member of the University community Harassment and unlawful discrimination
DISRUPTIVE VS. THREATENING STUDENT BEHAVIOR
“Disruptive behavior” means conduct that materially and substantially interferes with or obstructs the teaching or learning process in the context of a classroom or educational setting.
DISRUPTIVE VS. THREATENING STUDENT BEHAVIOR
“Threatening behavior” means any written or oral statement, communication, conduct or gesture directed toward any member of the University community, which causes a reasonable apprehension of physical harm to self, other, or property.
HANDLING THREATENING BEHAVIOR
Leave the area immediately Call 9-1-1 Report it to the Dean of Student Office, and
when appropriate, file a Student Code of Conduct Complaint
HANDLING DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Prevent it! Discuss it with student. Provide a formal warning. File Student Code of Conduct Complaint with
the Dean of Students. Let DOS decide what to do (there’s a process
that doesn’t involve you).
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Covers all forms of academic dishonesty, including:
Cheating, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism
Submitting academic work that has previously been submitted; modifying academic work to obtain additional credit in the same class
Failure to observe rules of academic integrity established by an instructor
HANDLING SUSPECTED ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
The Faculty-Student Conference Send email to schedule meeting with
student; detail reasons for concern Have face-to-face meeting Express concerns about student’s actions Allow the student to respond Listen – try not to pre-judge I’ll help, if you want me to
HANDLING SUSPECTED ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Follow-up procedures when you determine a violation has occurred:
Determine an appropriate penalty Fill out Record of Faculty-Student Conference,
and send with cover letter. Copy to all those listed on the form
Wait to see if student appeals Flow chart of the whole process
SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
For most cases, loss of credit for work involved is sufficient
If you feel that a harsh, unique, or unusual penalty is appropriate in your situation, contact me or Rob Indik before you assign the penalty
SUGGESTIONS FOR PREVENTING ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Include information in your course syllabus Set rules on group work and work outside of
class Be clear about exam policies Proctor tests and exams diligently Use two versions of exams When in doubt, take preventative action
RESOURCES
Instructor Resource Manual My web page
http://math.arizona.edu/~deemer DOS web page
http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/ Me, TA supervisor, course coordinator, Scott
Clark, Rob Indik