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Affirming an Ethical Culture at WLU. These sessions were developed by Dr. Mark Baetz and Dr. Detlev Nitsch as part of an academic integrity initiative supported by Wilfrid Laurier University. Any use of these materials should acknowledge the authors. Objectives. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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These sessions were developed by Dr. Mark Baetz and Dr. Detlev Nitsch as part of an academic integrity initiative supported by Wilfrid Laurier University. Any use of these materials should
acknowledge the authors.
Affirming an Ethical Culture at WLU
Objectives
1. To affirm WLU’s ethical culture and fundamental values.
2. To review the expected behaviours flowing from this culture.
3. To provide information about WLU policies and resources related to academic integrity.
Last school
This program
Cheaters: Agree/Agree strongly
… were/will be frequently caught 27% 57%
… were/will be given significant penalties 61 86
… were/will be embarrassed to tell their friends 30 68
There will be more cheating:Disagree/Disagree
strongly
… on tests and exams 82%
… on written assignments: 70
Source: Wilfrid Laurier University, MBA Academic Integrity Survey conducted by
Mark Baetz and Detlev Nitsch, September 2004. Original survey developed by Don McCabe.
Your Expectations
• Trustworthiness– Honesty– Integrity– Reliability– Loyalty
Adapted from: Schwartz, M. (2002) “A code of ethics for corporate codes of ethics” Journal of Business Ethics, Vol.41, 27-43.
Fundamental Values
• Respect• Responsibility• Fairness• Caring• Citizenship
Honesty:• Be honest, e.g., don’t pretend the work of others is
your own.
Integrity:• “Stick to [your] values, despite [short-term] loss”, e.g.,
avoid academic misconduct even if it means loss of grades
Trustworthiness
Source: Schwartz, M. (2002) “A code of ethics for corporate codes of ethics” Journal of Business Ethics, Vol.41, 27-43.
Reliability:• “Fulfil commitments”, e.g., meet deadlines for
assignments and group contributions
Loyalty:• “Avoid conflicts of interest”, e.g., do not assist a ‘friend’
who is seeking unauthorized help
Trustworthiness
Source: Schwartz, M. (2002) “A code of ethics for corporate codes of ethics” Journal of Business Ethics, Vol.41, 27-43.
“Respect the rights of others”
e.g., acknowledge the ideas and work of others
Respect
Source: Schwartz, M. (2002) “A code of ethics for corporate codes of ethics” Journal of Business Ethics, Vol.41, 27-43.
Take responsibility for …
1) your own actions
e.g., if you cross the line, accept the consequences without blaming others or resorting to excuses and a search for loopholes.
2) the actions of others
e.g., take measures to discourage or prevent misconduct by classmates/friends
Responsibility
“Treat stakeholders fairly”
e.g., ensure that you and your classmates have a level playing field in the quest for scholarships, job interviews, etc.
Fairness
Source: Schwartz, M. (2002) “A code of ethics for corporate codes of ethics” Journal of Business Ethics, Vol.41, 27-43.
“Avoid unnecessary harm, act benevolently”
e.g., avoid harming yourself and others through academic misconduct.
Caring
Source: Schwartz, M. (2002) “A code of ethics for corporate codes of ethics” Journal of Business Ethics, Vol.41, 27-43.
Who is Harmed by Cheating?
• Cheater
• Classmates
• Teaching Assistants
• Faculty
• Administrators
• Educational Institution
• Employers
• Alumni
• Funding providers
• … and more
Harms from cheating
For the cheater:– No learning
– Penalties, up to and including expulsion from the University
– Career difficulties
– Stigmatization, ostracism
– Embarrassment, lowered self-concept
– Stress
Adapted from: (2003) David Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, Canadian Third Edition, Houghton Mifflin Company, p. 173
Harms from Cheating
For the institution:– Loss of credibility and reputation
– Degrees are devalued
– Negative media coverage
– Outstanding student and faculty candidates no longer apply
– Fundraising difficulties
Adapted from: (2003) David Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, Canadian Third Edition, Houghton Mifflin Company, p. 173
Newspaper headlines
University
uncovers
plagiarism
bombshell
Simon Fraser wants to give
failing grades to 47
copycats
(National Post, January 7, 2002
p. A1)
School shocked by extent of
plagiarism case (National Post, January 7,
2002 p. A9)
Cheating scandal shocks
university (The Record, January 7, 2002, p. D9)
Reproduced with permission
Harms from cheating
For the cheater’s classmates:– Loss of opportunity to excel
– Questions about value of degree
– Feeling ‘suckered’
– Perception that the playing field is not level
– ‘Whistleblower’ dilemmas
Adapted from: (2003) David Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, Canadian Third Edition, Houghton Mifflin Company, p. 173
Harms from cheating
For others:– Alumni degrees are devalued
– Faculty resort to cheat-proof evaluation methods instead of what’s best for learning
– Increased administrative and faculty workload
– Employers view degrees as lesser quality
Adapted from: (2003) David Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, Canadian Third Edition, Houghton Mifflin Company, p. 173
Classroom cheating and workplace behaviour
“students who cheat on exams or … plagiarize … are more likely to believe it is acceptable to:
– lie to a potential employer on an employment application,
– use insider information when buying and selling stocks,
– compromise their ethical standards to advance their careers.”
Source: Lawson, R. (2004) “Is classroom cheating related to business students’ propensity to cheat in the real world?, Journal of Business Ethics, Vol 49, pp. 189-199.
“Obey the law”,
e.g., as a member of the WLU community, follow university policies and rules.
Citizenship
Source: Schwartz, M. (2002) “A code of ethics for corporate codes of ethics” Journal of Business Ethics, Vol.41, 27-43.
University Policies
• “Academic misconduct is an act by a student, or by students working on a team project, which may result in a false evaluation of the student(s), or which represents an attempt to unfairly gain an academic advantage, where the student either knew or ought reasonably to have known that it was misconduct. Whether or not a student intended to commit academic misconduct is not relevant for a finding of academic misconduct. .”
Source: WLU Graduate Academic Calendar 2007-2008
• plagiarism, … is the unacknowledged presentation, … of the work of others as one's own, …
• cheating, … involves … using, giving, and receiving … unauthorized information …
• impersonating another person …
• submitting the same piece of work, … for more than one course without … permission …
• buying … term papers or assignments …;
• falsifying, misrepresenting or forging an academic record or supporting document.
Source: WLU Graduate Academic Calendar 2007-2008
Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following acts which are …examples … :
University Policies
University Policies
• Penalties:– Will also be levied for attempted academic
misconduct– Penalties for the cheater as well as for being “a party
to … acts of dishonesty”– First contact is faculty/instructor– Case may escalate up to Department (Chair), Faculty
(Dean) or University level (VP Academic or President), depending on severity
– Appeal process exists to ensure due process
Source: WLU Graduate Academic Calendar 2007-2008
Where you can get help
• Your professor• Your teaching assistant• Academic Integrity Advisor• University Calendars• Writing Centre• Library• Academic Integrity Website
www.wlu.ca/academicintegrity
Student Reflections• “It is a relief to know that plagiarism will not be tolerated at
university.”• “This [session] is a useful wake-up call to all elements of cheating.”• “There was a lot that I didn’t know was academic misconduct.”• “No one can plead ignorance, and a level playing field is in place.”• “Good to know it [academic misconduct] is taken seriously.”• “[This session] shocked us into reality.” • “Cheating in university is far more serious [than in high school] and
penalties are far more severe.”• “It’s best to hear it from a student, because we realize what a
temptation cheating can be, but that we can overcome it.”
Source: 2004 Orientation Week Sessions