The simplest and most effective way to uphold academic integrity in your course is to discuss with students why integrity matters to you, academia, professions, careers and society at large. If share why you value integrity as an instructor, role model integrity, and adhere to maintaining integrity by reporting misconduct, students will be less likely to engage in academic misconduct.
Your department, faculty, and the university will support you in your efforts to promote integrity through course construction, academic integrity-related education and, when necessary, disciplinary action. If you'd like support or see an opportunity for an integrity-related initiative, contact the Associate Dean of your Faculty or the Office of Academic Integrity.
To create a culture of integrity in your classroom, it is important to discuss academic integrity expectations with your students throughout the semester, and connect them with resources across campus. Review best practices and resources for instructors, TA's, and students for:
- Group Work
- Referencing and Research Skills
- Stress and Time Management
- Academic Advice and Tutoring
- Intellectual Property and Copyright
- Turnitin and iThenticate
- Academic Misconduct
- Resources for Online Assessments
- Artificial intelligence and ChatGPT etc.
- Instructor Resources (Student Success Office, includes access to 5 minute academic skills presentations via Sharepoint)