A.POLICY
This policy defines academic misconduct, outlines specific examples of violations, and delineates the responsibilities of students and faculty in upholding academic integrity at Zane State College.
B.POLICY GUIDELINES
- Definition of Academic Misconduct
Failure to adhere to the Academic Integrity Policy constitutes academic misconduct. Specific examples of infractions include but are not limited to the following:
- Aiding or Abetting Academic Misconduct
Providing materials, information, or other assistance with the knowledge that such aid could be used for violations of academic integrity.
Possession or use of unauthorized materials during assignments or exams, providing or receiving unauthorized assistance, or submitting work done by others as one’s own.
Acts of academic fraud, deception, or falsification of records and documentation.
Falsifying or inventing information, data, or citations in academic exercises.
- Falsification of Records and Official Documents
Altering academic records or official documents, including grade reports, petitions, or ID cards.
Submitting another’s work without proper credit, using unacknowledged collaboration, or reusing one’s prior work without instructor approval.
- Obtaining an Unfair Advantage
Unauthorized access to exam materials, obstructing others’ work, or creating an academic advantage unfairly.
- Unauthorized Access to Computerized Records or Systems
Viewing, altering, or misusing academic or administrative computerized records.
- Actions Not Considered Misconduct
- Collaborative work with permission.
- Receiving assistance from instructors or authorized staff.
- Sharing knowledge for mutual understanding of course material or assignments.
