Academic Integrity
office of student conduct and care
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Student Worker at Computer 3D Model on Screen
Student reading a book outside.
Students walking on campus
Student reading a paper in class
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is upheld by the standards established by the Student Code. Instances of Cheating, Complicity, Falsification, and Plagiarism are taken seriously, and PFW aims to hold students accountable when violations of these policies occur.
Links to Academic Integrity at PFW:
What to Expect for Students
You will meet with the faculty member of the course in which the alleged violations occurred to discuss the alleged violation. This is typically a one-on-one discussion. You'll learn the nature of the incident and see any test, papers, Turnitin reports, or other materials provided by the reporter, and be able to present similarly relevant documentation. Please bring any relevant information that you think your professor may not have or know of.
The University use the preponderance standard for all academic integrity and personal misconduct cases when determining if a student is responsible or not responsible for an alleged violation. This means it is more likely than not that the alleged violation occurred.
Resolution
If the faculty members find you responsible for violating the Academic Integrity policy, they will assign a penalty or sanction. Possible sanctions include:
Repeat or resubmit the assignment or academic exercise or requirement to complete an additional academic exercise.
Receiving a lower grade than you would have otherwise earned on the assignment or a failing grade for the course.
Receiving a lower grade than you would have otherwise earned or a failing grade for the course.
Instructors are required to notify various people/offices after the conclusion of the process.
If you have previous cases of issues of academic integrity, you may be contacted by the department chair, the dean of the college or the Office of Student Conduct & Care. Additionally, if you disagree with the finding that the instructor assigned, you can appeal through the Campus Appeals Board process. You will receive a letter from the Office of Student Conduct & Care with the details.
Information for Instructors:
The following resources and forms can and should be used by instructors during the academic integrity process:
If you have any questions or want to speak with someone about the situation prior to beginning the process, please contact the Office of Student Conduct & Care.