Faculty and Academic Integrity

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Below are a number of useful articles, discussion guides, and other resources for faculty on academic integrity issues, honor codes, and more.

About Honor Codes

A brief overview of the attributes and benefits of honor codes, with examples of honor code schools, including Knox College, the University of Maryland, the University of Miami, Gettysburg College, Loyola University Maryland, and the University of Virginia.

"A Question of Honor"

A recent article on student-driven honor initiatives.

"The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity"

A discussion of the five fundamental values of academic integrity.

"Ten Principles of Academic Integrity for Faculty"

Ten ways that faculty members can address and prevent cheating.

"Academic Integrity: A Letter to My Students"

A student-focused letter that defines classroom integrity standards.

 "Cybercheating: A New Twist on an Old Problem"

An examination of cybercheating, with suggestions on combating it.

"Questions College Faculty Members Should Ask"

Several parameters that faculty should consider when designing a course, with specific insights on encouraging academic integrity.

"When Academic Dishonesty Happens on Your Campus"

Specific tips on how faculty can react to a cheating problem.

"Strategies of Detection"

A summary of several ways to detect plagiarism, with a cautionary note against rushing to judgment.

"Plagiarism: A Good Practice Guide"

A thorough guide for the prevention of plagiarism.

"A Guide for Positive In-Class Discussion"

A simple guide for faculty to use in classroom discussions about cheating. A specific guide for professors of graduate students is also available.

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Director

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jknapp@samford.edu

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J. Mark Bateman, Ed.D.

Director of Special Projects

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jmbatema@samford.edu

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Azalea M. Hulbert

Program Manager

205.726.4634

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