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Academic Standards |
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| Academic
Dishonesty |
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| The AOA Code of
Ethics states that "the osteopathic profession has
an obligation to society to maintain its high
standards and, therefore, to continuously regulate
itself." We believe that this obligation begins with
the training of osteopathic physicians in an
academic environment characterized by trust and
honesty. All forms of academic dishonesty are
prohibited. |
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dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the
following examples: permitting another student to
plagiarize or cheat from your work, submitting an
academic exercise as your own that has been prepared
totally or in part by another, acquiring improper
knowledge of the contents of an exam, using
unauthorized material during an exam, and submitting
the same paper in two different courses without the
knowledge and consent of the professors. |
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| Students found by
University Judiciaries or the Professional Behavior
Subcommittee of the Committee on Student Progress to
have committed academic dishonesty may be expelled
from the college and the university. Consistent with
the individual course syllabus, they may receive an
"F" for the project or exam involved, or for the
course as a whole. |
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| If you become
aware of academic dishonesty |
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If you believe
that fellow students are engaging in activities that
are academically dishonest, it is your
responsibility to report those activities so that
appropriate action can be taken. Keep in mind,
however, that accusations of academic dishonesty are
serious. Such matters should be handled discretely,
confidentially and in good faith. Students are
innocent until proven guilty via the appropriate
hearing process.
- During examinations. If
you suspect that cheating is occurring during an
examination, bring your concern to the attention
of the Senior Proctor present. At the end of the
exam, get a University Judiciaries Case Referral
Form from the office of the Dean of the college,
complete the form, and return it to the Dean's
office.
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Outside of examinations.
If you become aware of academic dishonesty
occurring outside of an exam (e.g., someone has
obtained a copy of an upcoming exam before the
test), bring the matter to the attention of the
Course Coordinator. Then, get a University
Judiciaries Case Referral Form from the office
of the Dean of the college, complete the form,
and return it to the Dean's office.
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| If you are
accused of academic dishonesty |
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instructor of record in each course determines the
grades within that course. If an instructor finds
you involved in academic dishonesty, he/she can
lower your grade or give you an "F" for the exam or
project involved, or for the course as a whole. If
you are found to be cheating during an exam, the
senior proctor present can ask you to leave the exam
and confiscate your exam paper. The instructor or
proctor can also refer the matter to University
Judiciaries or the Committee on Student Progress
Professional Behavior Committee. |
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| The role of
University Judiciaries |
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case of academic dishonesty is referred to
University Judiciaries when an individual submits a
University Judiciaries Case Referral Form. Case
Referral Forms should be submitted through the Dean
of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. If you
believe that a complaint has been made against you,
ask the Dean or the Dean's secretary whether a Case
Referral Form has been submitted. |
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| The
Dean reviews all Case Referral Forms that are
submitted before forwarding them to University
Judiciaries. The Dean may contact the individual
filing the form for clarification of the charges.
The Dean may, but need not, contact the accused
individual before referring the case to University
Judiciaries. |
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Cases of academic dishonesty can be handled by
University Judiciaries according to the procedures
described in the "Ohio University Student Code of
Conduct (Appendix E) or the Committee on Student
Progress Professional Behavior Committee. Please
note that academic dishonesty is a Code A offense
and can result in the maximum sanction of expulsion
from the College and the University. Also note that
faculty have the authority to assign failing grades
to students found guilty of academic dishonesty,
even if Judiciaries does not impose other sanctions. |
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The Committee on Student Progress's role in academic
dishonesty |
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Committee on Student Progress (CSP), based on the
Dean's decision for referral, will review the files
of students found by University Judiciaries to be
guilty of academic misconduct. The CSP may also
recommend the imposition of additional requirements
or sanctions, such as repeating a course, repeating
a year, or academic dismissal. Please be aware that
any student seeking readmission to the college
following expulsion on any grounds must seek such
readmission directly through the college. Acceptance
into the university or another university program
does not guarantee readmission to the college. |
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Timely due process for those accused of academic
dishonesty |
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| The
college realizes the serious implications an
accusation of academic misconduct has for any
student. Both the college and University Judiciaries
are aware that, given the structured medical
curriculum, failing a course has a greater impact on
student progress than it might have in other
University programs. College faculty and staff work
closely with University Judiciaries to ensure that
all such cases are handled promptly and efficiently. |
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| If
you have questions or concerns about college
policies regarding academic dishonesty, please
contact the office of the Dean of the College or the
Director of Student Affairs. |
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