In-Class Academic Dishonesty

 Every faculty member is asked to create an atmosphere in classrooms, labs, and studios that protects the integrity of the entire class and that ensures all students are assessed equitably. Tests, quizzes, and exams should be monitored and seating during assessments should be dispersed as possible. Students should not use notes, texts, or special memory aids (including cell phones and smart watches) during an assessment, unless the instructor specifically permits these resources. Students who notice that a classmate is cheating or anything else unusual should tell the instructor immediately, so that the instructor can take action during the assessment. In particular, the instructor should intervene with a student right away if there is reasonable certainty that there is some cause for alarm. If a student has notes on their person or has access to disallowed resources (including cell phones and smart watches) while completing an assessment, these items should be confiscated.

In the case where a student appears to be copying from another student's paper, it is advisable to observe the student carefully and to intervene if necessary, to include asking them to move to a different location. It is important not to cast suspicion on someone who may be innocently looking away from their own paper just to reflect on the questions at hand. If, however, there has been any questionable behavior, the work submitted by the one suspected of cheating and the one copied from should be checked carefully. If there are sufficient similarities, particularly between incorrect responses, the faculty member should be in touch with the Associate Dean as soon as possible and before returning any work to the students.