SUBJECT:

Integrity of Scholarship

The UCSD Policy on Academic Integrity states the general rules for student integrity. It establishes the standards that apply to academic course work for both undergraduate and graduate students. The policy is based on the fundamental tenet that the principle of honesty must be upheld if the integrity of scholarship is to be maintained by an academic community. The policy can be accessed electronically at http://www-senate.ucsd.edu/manual/Appendices/app2.htm. We draw your attention to the following points.

1. At the beginning of the term, the instructor shall state in writing (e.g., in the syllabus, information sheets, or website) what graded assignments and exams will be required of students. If there are any course-specific rules required by the instructor for maintaining academic integrity, the instructor shall also inform students in writing what kinds of aid and collaboration, if any, are permitted on graded assignments and exams.

2. Instructors must report the suspected violation of the Policy on Integrity of Scholarship to the Student Conduct Coordinator (SCC) in the Office of Student Policies and Judicial Affairs (SPJA). The dean of students for the accused student shall maintain a record of all cases of academic dishonesty so that repeat offenders can be identified.

3. Once an instructor has decided to proceed with a charge of academic dishonesty, he or she will refrain from assigning a course grade for the student until the charge has been resolved.

4. If the course concludes before the charge is resolved, the instructor will assign an "IP" on the course grade sheet for the student's grade and will indicate in the memorandum column that this IP is for a "Pending Charge of Academic Dishonesty."

5. Any breach of academic honesty may be considered grounds for failure in the course, although less serious consequences may be incurred in less serious circumstances.

Trained staff is available to receive reports of suspected academic dishonesty and to assist in processing instances that require follow up action. You may contact Tommy Agee, Student Conduct Coordinator at 858-534-6225 or via email at tagee@ucsd.edu for assistance. You can also access the Policy on Integrity of Scholarship on the Student Policies and Judicial Affairs home page at:

http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/judicial/JudicialAffairs.htm

Thank you for your attention to this very important matter.

Jan B. Talbot, Chair Academic Senate San Diego Division Joseph W. Watson Vice Chancellor Student Affairs