Academic integrity is “the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner” which includes “a commitment by all members of the University community not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception.” (see Senate policy 49-20). Senate Policy 43-00 requires course instructors to provide students with a course syllabus that includes the academic integrity policy for the course and provides a recommended syllabus statement.
Educators can find customizable language around student’s use of AI in the ‘Faculty Resources’ section of the University’s Academic Integrity Resources page, and both students and educators can find helpful academic integrity resources, including FAQS, on this webpage.
When an educator believes there is a preponderance of evidence that a student has attempted to violate or has violated a course academic integrity policy or assessment instruction in a way that (would have) affected the quality of the academic work, then they should submit an academic integrity claim. Educators are strongly encouraged to make reasonable attempts to discuss the situation with the student before they submit. Because academic integrity information may become part of a student's academic record and conduct record, educators should strive to keep such information confidential.
Those with questions or educators seeking consultation may consult with their Academic Integrity Contact Person (follow the ‘Contacts’ link located near the top left corner of the page). Educators seeking consultation from administrators or colleagues should take care to protect the identities of those who are allegedly involved.
For information about the academic integrity process for undergraduate students outside of graduate classes, see policy G-9 Academic Integrity and the Undergraduate Sanctioning Guidelines for Academic Integrity Violations. Schreyer honors students should also consult the Schreyer Honors College Student Handbook. All University College campuses participate in a shared academic integrity adjudication committee. At a minimum, the committee will include two (2) faculty members and one (1) student, each from a University College campus. Per Senate policy 49-20, the majority of voting members will be faculty members, which may include academic administrators, including one who will serve as the chair.
Please see the Academic Integrity Responsibilities Office website for additional information about the nature of the academic integrity adjudication process.
Questions about this academic integrity adjudication committee should be directed to the Academic Integrity Contact Person, however, students and educators seeking guidance and support from their local campus liaison(s) can contact the person(s) listed below:
Campus Contacts
Academic integrity contact
Michelle Kurtyka
[email protected]
724-773-3824
Liaison for campus faculty
Michael Hay
[email protected]
Campus student liaison
Andy Puleo
[email protected]
724-983-2828