HR 11.01pr - Academic Integrity Procedure :
SUMMARY/SCOPE
Edmonds College, as an institution of higher education, places the very highest value on academic integrity. The pursuit and advancement of knowledge is our primary responsibility, and our critical mission of producing a responsible, ethical, and informed citizenry is compromised when the academic integrity of our employees comes into question. Plagiarism and academic dishonesty have no place at the college. The college holds its students to high standards in this regard, and has the same standards and expectations for all of our employees engaged in the pursuit of learning, whether they be faculty, staff, or administrators.
DESCRIPTION
As an institution, we require all employees to demonstrate integrity and honesty in the classroom and in their work. All faculty are required to provide expectations of academic honesty in their syllabi. All college employees will show respect for the work of others and honor their contributions by not reproducing another’s intellectual property without permission and attribution. Failure to do so may be considered academic dishonesty, which not only violates the hard work of others, but also negatively impacts the reputation of the college, the trust of our students, and certainly the credibility of the person committing the act.
Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
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The falsification or misrepresentation of academic credentials
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Plagiarism
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The falsification or misrepresentation of data in a grant application or publication
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The failure to disclose conflicts of interest in a research program, or the failure to obtain proper informed consent for a research study.
PROCEDURE DETAILS
Reporting of Suspected Incidents: all students, employees, and officers of the college have an obligation to report known violations of the college’s Academic Integrity Policy. All incidents in which a college employee is thought to have violated the policy should be immediately reported to either of the following officers of the college: Vice President for Instruction or the Vice President for Human Resources and Operations. The Vice President for Human Resources and Operations will oversee any investigation, if warranted, and work with applicable Union leadership in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreement(s).
DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
Any employee violating this policy will be subject to an investigation that may result in disciplinary action. Edmonds College will impose sanctions on employees consistent with appropriate college policies and collective bargaining agreements.
Exempt employee – after an investigation, the college will determine whether disciplinary action is warranted. The type of sanction will be based on the severity of the violation, any previous disciplinary measures, and the employee’s level of responsibility. Sanctions may range from a verbal warning to termination.
Classified employee – the Collective Bargaining Agreement will be followed.
Faculty members – the Collective Bargaining Agreement will be followed.
GLOSSARY TERMS
Academic Dishonesty
Academic Integrity
Employee
Faculty
Intellectual Property
Plagiarism
Student (Definition 2)
Supervisor
RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
BOT 15.0 Academic Freedom
HR 11.0 Academic Integrity Policy
IN 9.0 Copyright Policy
IN 9.01pr Copyright : Procedures
CONTENT OWNER. The primary responsibility for this policy belongs to:
Vice President for Human Resources and Operations
PRIMARY CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR (Director/Dean)
Vice President for Instruction, Faculty Senate, and Vice President for Human Resources and Operations
REVIEW PERIOD
Three years.
REVIEW HISTORY
2021-Oct 20 Amended to update content owner and contributor
2018-Oct 29 Approved by President’s Cabinet
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