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STC Student Handbook excerpt on Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity
Southeast Technical College seeks to create an academic environment promoting achievement by way of ethical behaviors that support the core values of the teaching and learning environment: fairness, honesty, trust, respect, responsibility, and courage.
Conduct that infringes upon these expectations, interrupts the academic mission or seeks to move the student along a path different from that which will reach professional success violates academic integrity. Southeast Technical College is committed to reviewing instances of cheating, plagiarism, or other academic integrity issues and assisting students in pursuing the best path forward. Initially, Instructors will work with students in correcting academic integrity violations with actions such as:
- A redo of the assignment or assessment.
- A lowered assignment grade or a zero for the assignment.
- A failing grade in the course.
Additional administrative actions such as suspension or expulsion from the college are possible when the instructor is unable to resolve the academic integrity incident and forwards the incident on for higher action led by Academic Administration or the Academic Integrity Committee.
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Why is it important?
Academic Integrity and upholding its fundamental values is important for many reasons. A few of those reasons are:
- Prepares students for ethical behavior in their technical careers, building trust with employers and safeguarding their professional reputation.
- Promotes real student learning by emphasizing individual effort and original work.
- Upholds the integrity and rigorous standards of academic institutions, guaranteeing academic achievements reflect students’ own knowledge and skills.
- Ensures authors and creators of knowledge receive proper acknowledgement for their contributions, promoting a culture of respect and fairness.
- Protects students from negative consequences associated with plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct.
AI and Academic Integrity
It's important for college students to use AI language models as tools to support their learning and productivity, rather than relying solely on them. While these models can offer valuable assistance, critical thinking, research skills, and domain-specific knowledge remain essential components of a well-rounded education. Additionally, students should be aware of ethical considerations when using AI models and ensure that their use aligns with academic integrity guidelines set by their institutions.
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