Academic Misconduct
True/False: The use of generative artificial intelligence is prohibited in all OSU courses.
False: Generative AI may be used with your instructor’s permission.
False!
The instructor submits a report of suspected academic misconduct as an online form. After this, the College Hearing Officer (CHO) reviews the evidence from the instructor and the student's response in making the ultimate decision.
Presenting someone else's opinions and theories as one's own and using another's words without citing are examples of what type of academic misconduct?
Plagiarism
True/False: Suspension prohibits enrollment in courses but does not prohibit residing in university-owned housing, or using university services and facilities.
True or False: Academic misconduct findings will be based upon behavior, knowledge, and intent
False! According to the Student Code of Conduct "Findings of violations will be based on behavior,ratherthan otherfactors(such as intent, knowledge,state ofmind, etc.)relating to the behaviors, unless otherwise stated."
What standard is used to determine a finding of responsible or not responsible?
A preponderance of evidence standard.
A preponderance standard of evidence means that a violation of the Code of Student Conduct is based on a determination that the prohibited behavior was more likely than not to have occurred.
True/False: Helping your friends to study for a class is considered “Assisting” and is a violation of the code.
False: Assisting is defined as helping someone else to engage in academic misconduct. Helping someone as a study partner does not violate the code.
Note--you must be careful to ensure that your help isn’t cheating. You should never provide answers or prior work to your peers.
If you want to better understand the policies in your class regarding academic misconduct, where should you look?
The Code of Student Conduct and the class syllabus.
What is the title of the individual responsible for hearing academic misconduct cases?
The College Hearing Officer.
True or false: If you receive notice of allegation from a college hearing officer or SCS, and the letter says you’ve been charged with a policy violation, this means you have been found responsible.
False: A notice of allegations lets you know that you have been accused of misconduct. However, you have the opportunity to share your perspective/evidence before a decision of responsibility is made.
If a student cites ficticious references or invents data that does not exist, what type of academic misconduct can they be accused of?
falsification
True or false: second or third time academic misconduct sanctions are will be the same as first time academic misconduct
False: the university views this as a pattern of behavior and a lack of improvement or growth.
What type of academic misconduct is defined as resubmitting work completed in one class for an assignment in a second class?
“Multiple Submissions of Work." You are not allowed to resubmit material without your instructor’s permission.
If a decision is made about your case that you disagree with, how many days do you have to appeal the decision?
5 business days
Cheating is described as using unauthorized materials, tools or study aids (AI, internet, devices)
vs.
Assisting which is described as an acton that helps another student inappropriately. Examples being doing an assignment for another student, altering someone's work.
Can you name two examples of sanctions from academic misconduct violations?
warning, required educational activities, removal from department/program, grade reduction on assignment or course
Name two rights available to you if your instructor alleges you engaged in academic misconduct.
You have the right to:
Receive notice of your alleged misconduct
Have the opportunity to respond to the allegations
Have an advisor present throughout the misconduct process
Appeal
A full list of rights are available under the Student Bill of Rights.
What are the three criteria for appealing a conduct decision?
New evidence (that was not reasonably available at the time), procedural irregularity that affected the outcome, or disproportionate sanctions.
Can you name all seven prohibited behaviors under academic misconduct listed in the Student Code of Conduct?
1. Cheating
2. Plagiarism
3. Falsification
4. Assisting
5. Tampering
6. Multiple submissions of work
7. Unauthorized recording and use
How long does the suspension period last?
According to the code of conduct, a suspension is generally for at least one year but can depend on the specific case.