The following information pertains to the shared academic integrity adjudication committees for University College Campuses. This information is designed to complement University academic integrity policies; in no way does it supersede or replace that information.
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Introduction
Academic integrity is “the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner” which includes “a commitment by all members of the University community not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception.” (see Senate policy 49-20).
Senate Policy 43-00 requires course instructors to provide students with a course syllabus that includes the academic integrity policy for the course and provides a recommended syllabus statement. Educators can find customizable language around student’s use of AI in the ‘Faculty Resources’ section of the University’s Academic Integrity Resources page, and both students and educators can find helpful academic integrity resources, including FAQS, on this webpage.
When an educator believes, for reasons beyond mere suspicion, that a student has attempted to violate or has violated a course academic integrity policy or assessment instruction in a way that (would have) affected the quality of the academic work, then they should submit an academic integrity claim. Educators are strongly encouraged to make reasonable attempts to discuss the situation with the student before they submit.
Because academic integrity information may become part of a student's academic record and conduct record, educators should strive to keep such information confidential. Those with questions or educators seeking consultation may consult with their Academic Integrity Contact Person (follow the ‘Contacts’ link located near the top left corner of the page). Educators seeking consultation from administrators or colleagues should take care to protect the identities of those who are allegedly involved.
For information about the academic integrity process for undergraduate students outside of graduate classes, see policy G-9 Academic Integrity and the Undergraduate Sanctioning Guidelines for Academic Integrity Violations. Schreyer honors students should also consult the Schreyer Honors College Student Handbook.
For information about the academic integrity process for graduate students and for graduate classes, including the composition of the Graduate Academic Integrity Committee, policies, procedures, and sanctioning guidelines, see GCAC-805 Academic Integrity.
University College Committee Composition
Shared academic integrity adjudication committees will include representatives from participating campuses. At a minimum, these committees will include two (2) faculty members and one (1) student. Per University Faculty Senate policy 49-20, the majority of voting members will be faculty members, which may include academic administrators, and a faculty member will serve as the chair.
Claim Review Process
Adjudication committees will consider all information submitted by the student and the educator through the academic integrity process. Typically, the student and the educator will not meet with an adjudication committee. In the rare event that a committee deems it necessary, the committee will invite the student and the educator involved with the claim to talk with the committee before outcomes are determined. If a student is meeting with an adjudication committee, the student is welcome to bring a support person, in accordance with the information included in Undergraduate Education policy G-9.
Academic Integrity Leaders
Have questions about the status of an academic integrity claim or the results of an academic integrity adjudication? Email academicintegrity@psu.edu.
Have questions about academic integrity generally or seeking support for an emerging academic integrity situation? Use the information below to find your campus Academic Integrity Liaison(s). Email any of the liaisons listed for your campus.
Penn State Beaver: Michael Hay (faculty support), Andy Puleo (student support)
Penn State Brandywine: Kimberly Schultz (faculty support), Bobbi Caprice (student support), Deborah Ousey (student support), Michael Yatauro (student support)
Penn State DuBois: Rebecca Pennington (faculty and student support)
Penn State Fayette: Lindsey Simon-Jones (faculty and student support)
Penn State Greater Allegheny: Michael Vicaro (faculty and student support)
Penn State Hazleton: Chris Goguen (faculty and student support)
Penn State Lehigh Valley: Margaret Christian (faculty and student support)
Penn State Mont Alto: Linghao Zhong (faculty and student support)
Penn State New Kensington: Allen Larson (faculty and student support)
Penn State Schuylkill: Juyoung Song (faculty and student support)
Penn State Scranton: Suzanne Morgan (faculty support), Antonia Cerda-Bevan (student support)
Penn State Shenango: Iffath Syed (faculty support), Andy Puleo (student support)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre: Agnes Kim (faculty and student support)
Penn State York: Bob Farrell (faculty and student support)