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