This page provides supportive information and guidance to faculty concerned with issues of student academic misconduct.
RSCC policy SA-06-01 defines Roane State's official policies and procedures regarding academic misconduct. While this page may help clarify policies and procedures, the official policy should be consulted and followed in every instance.
RSCC policy SA-06-01: General Regulations on Student Conduct and Disciplinary Sanctions
Academic Misconduct Report Form
Summary Academic Misconduct Appeal Form
Academic Misconduct is a broad term that includes plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, and facilitiation. Ultimately, students are responsible for their own learning. Understanding the scholarly process and valuing the importance of academic integrity is a major component of a Roane State college education. When students fail to uphold standards of academic integrity, they deprive themselves and all other students of valuable educational opportunities.
Students who plagiarize, cheat or commit other acts of academic misconduct may face a variety of consequences, including a zero for the assignment or a failing grade for the entire course.
Roane State faculty set both the academic and behavioral expections for their class. Roane State policy SA-06-01 explains that Roane State faculty determine the appropriate consequence for specific acts of student academic misconduct in their respective classes. Policy SA-06-01 outlines both the procedures for enforcing these consequences while providing student access to due process to ensure fairness.
The charts below summarize the basic procedural steps faculty should take when assigning consequences for acts of student academic misconduct.
Faculty must establish and clearly communicate to their students what constitues academic misconduct and the possible consequences.
Roane State's Academic Misconduct Committee recommends that faculty have students in every class review and sign the Academic Misconduct Agreement. The Academic Misconduct Agreement is an informational tool designed to help students understand academic misconduct and certify understanding of possible consequences. If used, copies of this signed contract should be kept on file for future reference. If used, students should be allowed to keep a signed copy for their own personal records as well.
Use of the Academic Misconduct Agreement is not required. Faculty who do not distribute this contract and keep signed copies on file are responsible for demonstrating that they have clearly communicated course expectations regarding student academic misconduct.
Note: This chart is intended to summarize RSCC policy SA-06-01. Consult the actual policy for complete information.
Note: This chart is intended to summarize RSCC policy SA-06-01. Consult the actual policy for complete information.
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