Academic Integrity:Academic Integrity:

The Challenge and the OpportunityThe Challenge and the Opportunity

March 26th , 2008

If there is an illegal drug that cannot be detected which will guarantee you the gold medal in the next Olympics but will kill you

one year later, would you take it?

In a Survey, 65 Olympic Athletes In a Survey, 65 Olympic Athletes were askedwere asked

Surprisingly, 41 of the 65 athletes replied

“Yes, I will take it”

OutlineOutline

• What is Academic Integrity?• Importance of the Issue• AUC initiative• Sample of Research Data• Challenges & Opportunities

What is Academic Integrity?What is Academic Integrity?

"Academic integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values:

Honesty, Trust, Fairness, Respect & Responsibility

From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action."

Guiding principles of academic integrity as set out by the Center for Academic Integrity at Duke University,

Forms of Dishonest Academic BehaviorForms of Dishonest Academic Behavior• Cheating • Plagiarism• Recycling Information• Fabrication• Multiple Submissions• Obtaining Unfair Advantage • Unauthorized Access• Aiding and Abetting• Criminal acts, Bribing, Stealing, etc. • Intellectual Property Right• Violations in Research Work• Others

Sample of research data (US)Sample of research data (US)

• About 75% of high school students admit to cheating on an exam within the last year (Josephson Institute of Ethics, 2002).

• More than 75% of college students admit to some cheating (Don McCabe, Rutgers university, 1999)

• Internet “cut and paste” plagiarism has grown from 10% in 1999 to more than 55% in 2006.

• 68% of students did not believe that internet cut and paste was a serious issue. (MacCabe And others, 2004)

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AUC Action PlanAUC Action Plan

Assessment Raising Awareness Pledge Preventive Measures Punitive Measures

Promotion

Prevention

Penalization

The 3P’s of Academic Integrity

Assessment Tools

• Oral and written input from members• Discussion with faculty and students as

well as forums.• Discussion and input from the AUC

Senate • Input from AUC’s BOT and

administration• Survey conducted at AUC campus • Data acquired from peer anonymous

institutes

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Mission of Academic Integrity Mission of Academic Integrity CouncilCouncil

Strengthen & promote the understanding & the implementation of academic integrity concepts,

attitudes and behavior within the AUC environment, and establish an effective vehicle for

continuous assessment and evaluation

What Did We Do In the PastWhat Did We Do In the Past1. Survey and assessment of Academic Integrity Status at AUC2. Establishing contact with the CAI at Duke Univ.3. New Academic Honesty Policy 4. New Academic Integrity Committee 5. Reviewing & modifying AUC documents in light of new policy6. Preparing AUC’s First Code of Ethics7. Guide structure for students’ punitive actions 8. Initiating students’ contribution to academic integrity efforts9. Pinpointing Action Plan for Awareness on Academic Integrity10. New Website http://www.aucegypt.edu/resources/acadintegrity/11. Downloadable forms for reporting of violation cases 12. Developing database for previous violation cases 13. Developing a short movie on Academic Integrity 14. Filing and categorizing comments on Code and Policy

What are we currently doingWhat are we currently doing1. Providing support to AUC community in terms of awareness efforts2. Updating our website3. Conducting tutorial sessions for students who need them4. TA and Part-time faculty awareness on integrity by CLT5. Contributing to awareness campaign with students6. Systemization of code endorsement 7. Better Ties with the Center of Academic Integrity8. Working on towards a Sustainable & Institutionalized entity at AUC9. Moving towards stronger a system of a student’s contribution10. Coordination with Student's Affairs 11. Other issues

Preventive Measures

Punitive Measures

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35

40

2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006

Academic Year

Pec

ent

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the

Cas

es

Total of 261 cases

Plagiarism

Cheating

Collaborative Work[1]

Class Disruption

Miscellaneous

Nature of Cases

9.5

31.2

10.1

14.8

34.4

First YearUndergraduate

Second YearUndergraduate

Third YearUndergraduate

Fourth YearUndergraduate

Fifth YearUndergraduate

Sample of 322 Students

Major

23.1

41.7

31.3

3.9

Business

Humanities &Social Science

Engineering &Science

Undecided

Performance/GPA

23.013.7

63.0

0.3

A & A-

B+, B & B-

C+, C & C-

Below C-

How Would You Rate AUC for the Following Factors

Severity of Penalties

2

6

23

45

24

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

45.0

Student %

Very Low Low Medium High Very High

The Faculty’s Understanding for these Policies

1

9

25

41

24

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

45.0

Student %

Very Low Low Medium High Very High

5

19

38

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5.0

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35.0

40.0

Student %

Very Low Low Medium High Very High

Student Understanding of Campus Policies Concerning Cheating

Student Understanding of Campus Policies Concerning Cheating

5 5

1821

40

36

23

29

13

9

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5.0

10.0

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45.0

Student %

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Male

Female

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26

42

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6

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5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

45.0

Student %

Very Low Low Medium High Very High

Student Support of These Policies

1

5

30

43

21

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10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

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45.0

Student %

Very Low Low Medium High Very High

Faculty Support of These Policies

5

12

37 36

11

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20.0

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30.0

35.0

40.0

Student %

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The effectiveness of These Policies

Have You Noticed Enhanced Awareness About the Academic Integrity at AUC?

70

30

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

60.0

70.0

80.0

Student %

Yes No

Reasons Given for CheatingReasons Given for Cheating

“Everybody's cheating in the class and they get grades so it is unfair to me that I don’t cheat, especially that many instructors know but don’t exert enough effort to prevent it. The whole society cheats in everything”.

“Helping each other out. Since we both studied why not remind my friend or be reminded if someone has forgotten?”

“Helping someone that didn't have time to study and knowing that he's a good student or a friend in need for help.. like this he won't fail”

Reasons Given for CheatingReasons Given for Cheating“I do help other people, either friends or not if they asked for help, I believe it is not me that is cheating but them”.

“I don't cheat myself, but can help my friends sometimes. its a collectivistic culture that focuses on people around u... what do u expect?”

“One way or another, i am aiding such individuals get through...It isn't solely the issue of academic difficulty but the society does not enable an individual to sustain through such exams on their on or even employ simple academic skills as (time management, adequately employing the instructed ideas, etc.)”

How Did You Learn about These Policies?

First Year Orientation Program

39

27

23

11

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5

10

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25

30

35

40

Student %

No Learned Little Learned Some Learned a Lot

Student Handbook

32

29 28

10

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15

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25

30

35

Student %

No Learned Little Learned Some Learned a Lot

Program Counselor/Faculty Advisor

38

23 22

17

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5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Student %

No Learned Little Learned Some Learned a Lot

Peer Students

10

17

32

41

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

Student %

No Learned Little Learned Some Learned a Lot

Faculty

912

37

43

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

Student %

No Learned Little Learned Some Learned a Lot

Code of Academic Ethics

34

19

23 24

0

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10

15

20

25

30

35

Student %

No Learned Little Learned Some Learned a Lot

How Much Change Have You Witnessed in Discussing Policies Concerning the Following

Plagiarism

14

12

26

2423

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Student %

No Change Little Change Some Change More Much More

Group Work/Collaboration

15

18

30

26

12

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Student %

No Change Little Change Some Change More Much More

Proper Attribution of Written Sources

1214

24

31

20

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10

15

20

25

30

35

Student %

No Change Little Change Some Change More Much More

Attribution of Internet Sources

1314

23

33

17

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10

15

20

25

30

35

Student %

No Change Little Change Some Change More Much More

““On matters of style, swim with the On matters of style, swim with the currentcurrent

On matters of principle, stand like a On matters of principle, stand like a rockrock””

Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson(1743-1826)(1743-1826)