Building a Culture of Academic Integrity [Flokstra]

I bring the perspective of a scientist to this conversation. I teach introductory chemistry courses to students who are science majors. Science professors teach versions of the scientific method, which is essentially how we view and organize information. It is a way to think about the world through the lens of science. In order to be considered a scientific finding, the research must be repeatable, reproducible, and refutable

Enhancing Academic Integrity and Facing Academic Dishonesty Afternoon Plenary Session & Wrap-Up

A core classroom value for many college and university instructors is academic integrity and honesty. Instructors often employ a range of strategies to strengthen academic integrity and limit academic dishonesty in their individual courses. By bringing together panelists from a variety of disciplines and professional experiences, who teach a range of courses in diverse formats, levels, and sizes, this panel aims to generate a discussion about how to support a culture of academic integrity. We will address these issues based on how we think about academic integrity and dishonesty, our discipline or course specific concerns, our physical and institutional environments, and our experiences with students and other members of our communities. Ultimately, it is worth noting that cultivating academic integrity within each individual classroom is but one dimension of strengthening and sustaining a broader culture of integrity in the academic communities of which we are a part. In keeping with the spirit of strengthening a broader culture of integrity, this session will include opportunity for discussion and synthesis with the audience