The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Honor System
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• Overview of Honor at Carolina• Honor Code violations• Sanctions • Prevention• The Honor System process• Resources
Honor: A Carolina Tradition
For over two centuries, Carolina Students have pledged not to lie, cheat, or steal……
Goals of the Honor System:– Teach and promote personal honor and respect
for the rights of others– Encourage intellectual honesty, personal
integrity, respect and trust for other individuals– Protect educational opportunities for all
students
What is the Honor Code?
Instrument of Student Judicial Governance (http://instrument.unc.edu)
Covers academic dishonesty and student conduct
Covers both on and off campus behavior
Applies from application to graduation
Overview – The Instrument
The Instrument of Student Judicial Governance sets forth the goals and standards used in promoting and upholding academic integrity at UNC.
The Instrument includes the Honor Code and establishes the Student Judicial System which processes allegations of student misconduct.
The Instrument relies on the commitment of students, faculty, and staff and each group is given express responsibilities.
Overview – Student Responsibilities
Conduct all academic work within the letter and spirit of the Honor Code Consult with faculty to clarify the meaning of plagiarism and to learn appropriate methods of citation Sign a pledge on all graded academic work certifying that no unauthorized assistance was given or received on the work Comply with faculty requirements designed to reduce the possibility of cheating Maintain the confidentiality of examinations
Overview – Structure of UNC Honor System
ATTORNEY GENERAL AND STAFF• SAG reviews all reports received and determines whether Honor Code charges will be brought• Staff serves as counsels in hearings
ATTORNEY GENERAL AND STAFF• SAG reviews all reports received and determines whether Honor Code charges will be brought• Staff serves as counsels in hearings
HONOR COURT• Board charged with hearing all Honor Code charges• Determines judgment and sanction
HONOR COURT• Board charged with hearing all Honor Code charges• Determines judgment and sanction
GraduateHonor System
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CONDUCTCONDUCT
Fighting
Driving under the influence
Drug possession
Honor Code Violations
ACADEMICACADEMIC
Plagiarism
Fabrication of data
Unauthorized collaboration
Cheating on examinations
COMMON ACADEMIC VIOLATIONSCOMMON ACADEMIC VIOLATIONS
II.B.1. Plagiarism: the deliberate or reckless representation of another’s work
II.B.2. Falsification or fabrication of data
II.B.3. Unauthorized assistance or collaboration
II.B.4. Cheating on examinations
II.B.8. Assisting or aiding another student in such acts
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Overview of the Honor System Honor Code violations Sanctions Prevention The Honor System process Resources
Sanctions
Penalty of recordPenalty of record
The gradeThe grade
Additional sanctionsAdditional sanctions
Determining an appropriate sanction…
Sanctions – Penalty of record
One semester of probation
Extended duration of probation
One semester of suspension
Extended duration of suspension
Permanent suspension
Expulsion
Penalty of recordPenalty of record
The gradeThe grade
Additional sanctionsAdditional sanctions
There is a wide range of sanctions depending on the nature of the offense
Sanctions – Penalty of recordThe minimum sanction for academic cases
Penalty of recordPenalty of record
The gradeThe grade
One semester of probation
Extended duration of probation
One semester of suspension
Extended duration of suspension
Permanent suspension
ExpulsionAdditional sanctionsAdditional sanctions
Sanctions – Penalty of recordThe “usual” sanction for academic cases
Penalty of recordPenalty of record
The gradeThe grade
One semester of probation
Extended duration of probation
One semester of suspension
Extended duration of suspension
Permanent suspension
ExpulsionAdditional sanctionsAdditional sanctions
Sanctions – The grade
The grade is determined by the instructor, unless the instructor defers to the court.
An instructor may recommend a failing grade in the course or a failing grade on
the assignment.
At a the very minimum, the student must receive a failing grade on one component
of the course.
The gradeThe grade
Additional sanctionsAdditional sanctions
Penalty of recordPenalty of record
Sanctions – Additional sanctionsAdditions that aid the educational aspect of a student’s sanction.
Penalty of recordPenalty of record
The gradeThe grade
Additional sanctionsAdditional sanctions
Completing the assignment properly
Writing a reflection paper
Time management exercises
Loss of privileges
Disciplinary Records
Any violation results in a disciplinary record maintained for 10 years. This disciplinary record may be requested by graduate and professional schools and employers.
During the time that a sanction is active, a notation of disciplinary action is placed on the student’s transcript.
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Prevention – Common Causes of Academic Violations
-Lack of preparation-Lack of understanding instructor’s expectations- Time management issues- Stress-related issues- Sense of being overwhelmed- Unreasonable grade expectations
Prevention – What you can do to avoid violations …
• Pay careful attention to the Honor Code, including reviewing class syllabi and the Honor Pledge
• Understand the correct way to cite sources and why it is important
• Follow instructions regarding exams and assignments. If those instructions are unclear, seek clarification
• Practice good time/stress management so that you can avoid becoming overwhelmed
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The Honor System process
• 1. Instructor suspects violation and may or may not meet with the student
• 2. Instructor reports the violation and makes any recommendations for sanctions
• 3. Student meets with Student Attorney General to discuss alleged violation and rights of the student
• 4. If charged, the student is assigned a student counsel to assist in presenting the case
• 5. Hearing is held before student Honor Court. If guilty, the Court determines an appropriate sanction
• 6. Student may appeal on various grounds. If no appeal or if appeal is unsuccessful, sanction goes into effect
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Overview of the Honor System Honor Code violations Sanctions Prevention The Honor System process Resources
Resources – where to get information
honor.unc.eduhonor.unc.edu
Dean of Students OfficeDean of Students Office
Students of the Honor System
Students of the Honor System
Resources
honor.unc.eduhonor.unc.edu
Dean of Students OfficeDean of Students Office
Students of the Honor System
Students of the Honor System
Resources – Honor System leaders
honor.unc.eduhonor.unc.edu
Dean of Students OfficeDean of Students Office
Students of the Honor System
Students of the Honor System
The students of the Honor System and the Dean of Students Office
want to help you in any way possible.
Suite 0103 in SASB North(corner of Ridge Rd. and Manning Dr.)
Phone: 966-4084
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