Academic Integrity

 As outlined in the Student Code of Conduct (Policy 3.090), plagiarism and self-plagiarism are unacceptable to the College community. Academic work that is submitted by students is expected to be original and a result of their own thought, research or self-expression. When students borrow ideas, wording or organization from another source, they are expected to acknowledge that fact in an appropriate manner. Inappropriate behavior may include submitting assignments in a current class that were already submitted in other classes (self-plagiarism).

 Any student who shares their work, including utilizing or posting to online sources, for the purpose of cheating on class assignments or tests, or helping another to cheat or plagiarize, is subject to the same penalties as the student who commits the act.

Faculty members may act in cases of academic misconduct sich as denial of credit or assigning a grade of "F" on a specific assignment, examination, or project, or assigning a grade of "F" for the course.

Students may be subject to academic sanctions imposed by the faculty member according to his or her academic professional judgment and disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Student Conduct Officer in accord with this procedure such as disciplinary probation, suspension, or dismissal from the college.

For resolution of student academic concerns, including grade appeals, please reference College Prodecure (4.0300).