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COLLABORATIVE (GROUP) ASSIGNMENTS:
1.
Failure to acknowledge group members on homework and lab assignment.
2.
Turning in another group members work as an example of your individual work.
Notes: Group projects require careful division of responsibility and careful coordination
to control the quality of the final product. Group work calls for a different kind of effort,
not less of it. When group projects are assigned, the instructor is usually interested in the
mastery of group process, as well as the subject. Ask the instructor to clarify individual
responsibilities and suggest a method of proceeding.
LABS:
1.
In computer programming classes, borrowing computer code from another student and
presenting it as your own.
2.
Copying a lab report, or allowing someone else to copy one’s report.
3.
Using another student’s data unless specifically allowed by the instructor.
4.
Allowing someone else to do the lab report.
5.
Faking laboratory data.
Abuse of Library Privileges
Any attempt to deprive others of equal access to library resources constitutes a violation
of academic integrity. This includes the hiding or deliberately misplacing of library books
to hinder their use by an individual or group, a repeated failure to respond to recall notices,
and the removal or attempt to remove library materials from the college library without
authorization. Defacing, stealing or destroying books, articles or other library materials
meant to serve the entire college community also constitutes a violation of academic
integrity.
Consequences of Academic Dishonesty:
If a student is found guilty of academic dishonesty, faculty members have the right to either:
1.
Fail the student for the assignment/test.
2.
Fail the student for the course.
3.
File a letter of complaint, describing the infraction, with the Associate Dean of Student
Development and Support Services. or any combination of the above.
A second reported infraction may result in suspension.A third reported infraction may result
in expulsion at the discretion of the Vice-president and Dean, Student Development and
Support Services.
RIGHTS &
RESPONSIBILITIES
embrace the
CHANGE
With its listing of campus offices, glossary of academic terms, Web
shortcuts,academic and personal calendars,and space for handwritten
notes, the Student Handbook remains a great resource for students to
carry with them on- and off-campus. Its compact size and durable
coating help make this student reference guide the perfect scheduling
companion throughout the academic year.
More and more, informational resources that have traditionally been
made available to students in print are being relocated to the Web. The
world around us is changing and will continue to change, whether we
embrace the changes or not.
Embrace the change. Be sure to utilize the following online resources:
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