Academic Integrity Office

The Academic Integrity Office serves as the gateway into the College's official Academic Integrity process. Under the auspices of the Office of the Provost, the Academic Integrity Officer processes all formal Allegation of Academic Integrity Violation reports generated by faculty, from initial consultation to final case resolution. The Academic Integrity Office provides formal referral of academic integrity cases to the Academic Integrity Committee and the Office of the Dean of Students as needed, and collaborates closely with other key College offices to support our students and faculty.

From the TLC: End of Semester Timely Teaching Tip

With fewer than three weeks left of classes, you may have concerns about potential student violations of academic integrity. Please keep in mind that our instincts about what is or is not authentic student work may not be accurate.

If you suspect cheating or inappropriate use of external sources/tools - here are some tips (Royalty & Blue, 2025): Talk with your student as early as possible when you have concerns. Before you meet, gather information (e.g., review the assignment for signs of AI-generated content), review your syllabus and policies, and prepare to set a positive tone. Begin the discussion by thanking the student for meeting. Emphasize that the purpose is to understand their work better, not to accuse them. Use open-ended questions that invite the student to explain their process and thought patterns. For example:

• Can you walk me through how you approached this assignment?
• What resources did you use for this project?
• Can you explain this particular section to me?

Listen actively and with empathy, allowing the student to speak without interruption. Show examples where external sources or tools might have been used and explain why they are concerning, based on your course guidelines. Perhaps review the academic integrity policy in greater depth. Clarify or reinforce your expectations, provide resources and perhaps consider alternatives (e.g., a ‘regret clause’ that allows a student to rescind a problematic assignment for 0 credit; perhaps resubmit for partial credit).