The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Honor System

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Honor System

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• Overview of Honor at Carolina• Honor Code violations• Sanctions • Prevention• The Honor System process• Resources

Honor: A Carolina Tradition

For over two centuries, Carolina Students have pledged not to lie, cheat, or steal……

Goals of the Honor System:– Teach and promote personal honor and respect

for the rights of others– Encourage intellectual honesty, personal

integrity, respect and trust for other individuals– Protect educational opportunities for all

students

What is the Honor Code?

Instrument of Student Judicial Governance (http://instrument.unc.edu)

Covers academic dishonesty and student conduct

Covers both on and off campus behavior

Applies from application to graduation

Overview – The Instrument

The Instrument of Student Judicial Governance sets forth the goals and standards used in promoting and upholding academic integrity at UNC.

The Instrument includes the Honor Code and establishes the Student Judicial System which processes allegations of student misconduct.

The Instrument relies on the commitment of students, faculty, and staff and each group is given express responsibilities.

Overview – Student Responsibilities

Conduct all academic work within the letter and spirit of the Honor Code Consult with faculty to clarify the meaning of plagiarism and to learn appropriate methods of citation Sign a pledge on all graded academic work certifying that no unauthorized assistance was given or received on the work Comply with faculty requirements designed to reduce the possibility of cheating Maintain the confidentiality of examinations

Overview – Structure of UNC Honor System

ATTORNEY GENERAL AND STAFF• SAG reviews all reports received and determines whether Honor Code charges will be brought• Staff serves as counsels in hearings

ATTORNEY GENERAL AND STAFF• SAG reviews all reports received and determines whether Honor Code charges will be brought• Staff serves as counsels in hearings

HONOR COURT• Board charged with hearing all Honor Code charges• Determines judgment and sanction

HONOR COURT• Board charged with hearing all Honor Code charges• Determines judgment and sanction

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Overview of Honor at Carolina Honor Code violations Sanctions Prevention The Honor System process Resources

CONDUCTCONDUCT

Fighting

Driving under the influence

Drug possession

Honor Code Violations

ACADEMICACADEMIC

Plagiarism

Fabrication of data

Unauthorized collaboration

Cheating on examinations

COMMON ACADEMIC VIOLATIONSCOMMON ACADEMIC VIOLATIONS

II.B.1. Plagiarism: the deliberate or reckless representation of another’s work

II.B.2. Falsification or fabrication of data

II.B.3. Unauthorized assistance or collaboration

II.B.4. Cheating on examinations

II.B.8. Assisting or aiding another student in such acts

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Overview of the Honor System Honor Code violations Sanctions Prevention The Honor System process Resources

Sanctions

Penalty of recordPenalty of record

The gradeThe grade

Additional sanctionsAdditional sanctions

Determining an appropriate sanction…

Sanctions – Penalty of record

One semester of probation

Extended duration of probation

One semester of suspension

Extended duration of suspension

Permanent suspension

Expulsion


The gradeThe grade


There is a wide range of sanctions depending on the nature of the offense

Sanctions – Penalty of recordThe minimum sanction for academic cases


The gradeThe grade






ExpulsionAdditional sanctionsAdditional sanctions

Sanctions – Penalty of recordThe “usual” sanction for academic cases


The gradeThe grade






ExpulsionAdditional sanctionsAdditional sanctions

Sanctions – The grade

The grade is determined by the instructor, unless the instructor defers to the court.

An instructor may recommend a failing grade in the course or a failing grade on

the assignment.

At a the very minimum, the student must receive a failing grade on one component

of the course.

The gradeThe grade



Sanctions – Additional sanctionsAdditions that aid the educational aspect of a student’s sanction.


The gradeThe grade


Completing the assignment properly

Writing a reflection paper

Time management exercises

Loss of privileges

Disciplinary Records

Any violation results in a disciplinary record maintained for 10 years. This disciplinary record may be requested by graduate and professional schools and employers.

During the time that a sanction is active, a notation of disciplinary action is placed on the student’s transcript.

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Prevention – Common Causes of Academic Violations

-Lack of preparation-Lack of understanding instructor’s expectations- Time management issues- Stress-related issues- Sense of being overwhelmed- Unreasonable grade expectations

Prevention – What you can do to avoid violations …

• Pay careful attention to the Honor Code, including reviewing class syllabi and the Honor Pledge

• Understand the correct way to cite sources and why it is important

• Follow instructions regarding exams and assignments. If those instructions are unclear, seek clarification

• Practice good time/stress management so that you can avoid becoming overwhelmed

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The Honor System process

• 1. Instructor suspects violation and may or may not meet with the student

• 2. Instructor reports the violation and makes any recommendations for sanctions

• 3. Student meets with Student Attorney General to discuss alleged violation and rights of the student

• 4. If charged, the student is assigned a student counsel to assist in presenting the case

• 5. Hearing is held before student Honor Court. If guilty, the Court determines an appropriate sanction

• 6. Student may appeal on various grounds. If no appeal or if appeal is unsuccessful, sanction goes into effect

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Resources – where to get information

honor.unc.eduhonor.unc.edu

Dean of Students OfficeDean of Students Office

Students of the Honor System


Resources





Resources – Honor System leaders





The students of the Honor System and the Dean of Students Office

want to help you in any way possible.

Suite 0103 in SASB North(corner of Ridge Rd. and Manning Dr.)

Phone: 966-4084

Documents

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Honor System