College of Engineering & Architecture

Honor System

Honesty

Self-Governance

Integrity

Ethics

“On my honor I will not give nor receive unauthorized assistance in completing

assignments and work submitted for review or assessment. Furthermore, I understand the

requirements in the College of Engineering and Architecture Honor System and accept the responsibility I have to complete all my

work with complete integrity.”

CEA Honor Pledge

• A system based on self governance.• Pertains to all courses taught in the college.• Function is to support the principles of integrity

and honor as cornerstones of academic success.• Acts to curtail academic dishonesty through peer

evaluation and to penalize those who are dishonest.

CEA Honor System

• NDSU Honor System proposed by student government in 1955.

• CEA Honor Code implemented in Fall 2009 by the EA Council.

• In April 2011, the CEA faculty passed a resolution supporting the CEA Honor System.

• Honor System is reviewed yearly to incorporate suggestions for improvement with a “vote of continuance” held each spring by the EA Council.

History

Academic misconduct (intentional or otherwise) includes but is not limited to:• Plagiarism.• Receiving, possessing, distributing or using any material or

assistance not authorized by instructor.• Unauthorized collaborating on individual assignments.• Having others take exams or complete assignments.• Stealing or improperly obtaining copies of exam or assignments.• Altering or correcting an assignment or exam without permission.• Misrepresenting one’s attendance to class.• Fabricating or falsifying information in research, papers, or reports.• Aiding or abetting academic misconduct.• Unauthorized copying of another student’s work.• Tampering with or destroying materials.• Utilizing false or misleading information. Source: NDSU Policy

335

Academic Dishonesty Defined

• The administration and faculty are responsible for creating an atmosphere where honesty is expected in all relationships.

• Each instructor shall include a description of the Honor System on their syllabi and have open and honest discussions of ethical behavior and expectations.

• NOTE: If academic dishonesty is detected by the instructor, he or she may take independent action as directed by NDSU Policy 335.

Administration and FacultyResponsibility

• All students in the CEA are responsible for knowing and complying with the Honor System and pledge to take actions that will contribute to the elimination of academic dishonesty.

• Students who are suspected of academic dishonesty but who do not have a signed Honor Pledge in their advising file will not have the opportunity to have their case heard before the Honor Commission.

• Students are encouraged to suggest modifications to improve the Honor System.

Student Responsibility

Student Signature Form

• Each student is responsible for making sure that a signed copy of the Honor Pledge is in their advising file.

Violations should be reported as soon as possible.

Witnesses of academic dishonesty can report to:• Instructor• Chair of the department• A member of the Honor Commission

Reporting Violations

Is comprised of:• One undergraduate student from each of the

academic departments in the college.• Two graduate students from the college.• One faculty member (plus one alternate faculty member

should the primary member not be able to fulfill his or her role).

Honor Commission

• When a case of academic dishonesty is reported, the Honor Commission will meet to review the pertinent evidence as soon as is reasonably possible.

• Students who are suspected of academic dishonesty may not withdraw from the course in which dishonesty is suspected while the case is under review by the Honor Commission.

Honor Commission Hearing

Penalties may be varied with the gravity of the offense and the circumstances of the particular case.

Disciplinary action may include but is not limited to:• Failure or grade reduction on the exam, quiz,

paper, assignment, or project in question.• Failure or grade reduction in the course.• Suspension or expulsion from the CEA or

university.

Possible Outcomes

• For cases that are heard by the EA Honor Commission, the appeals process must be made through the Dean’s Office within two weeks of the Honor Commission’s recommendation.

• A committee will be appointed by the Dean to review the process and findings.

• All actions and outcomes of the Honor Commission are confidential.

Sources:• CEA Honor System• University Policy 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct

Appeals Process