What is Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is defined as being in firm adherence to a code or standard of values. It is a commitment on the part of the students, faculty and staff, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values:

"From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action" ( The Center for Academic Integrity, 1999). Unfortunately, when these ideals are not translated to each and every one in the academic community, academic dishonesty is inevitable.

 


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