Student Conduct & Regulations 76|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey 13. Misrepresenting a mastery of subject matter in an academic project or attempt to gain an advantage by the use of illegitimate or unauthorized means, such as misrepresentation of one’s credentials. 14. Gaining unauthorized access to the computer system and/or electronic devices of Kutztown University or another person. Violations include tampering with or copying programs or data or access codes associated with coursework. Responsibilities of the University It is the responsibility of University officials to make undergraduate students aware of this policy. The Academic Honesty Policy – Undergraduate Students will be included in freshmen orientation, printed in the Faculty Handbook, available on the Policy Register, and printed in The Key, the student handbook. University officials will take advantage of other opportunities to publicize the University’s commitment to academic honesty. Responsibilities of Students 1. It is the responsibility of students to be aware of this policy and abide by it at all times. Lack of familiarity with this policy does not excuse students from their responsibilities under this policy. 2. Students accused of academic dishonesty must meet the time deadlines specified in the procedures set forth below or they will forfeit their rights to a formal hearing and to appeal a sanction. 3. Students who observe or have knowledge of acts of academic dishonesty are encouraged to bring the information to the attention of their instructors or to officials of the University. Students should be willing to testify concerning these matters if subsequent formal hearings result. 4. Students have the right to participate, as complainants or as co-complainants with the instructor, in bringing charges of academic dishonesty against other students. 5. Students should review instructors’ course syllabi for sections dealing with academic dishonesty for information on what style sheets or standards manuals to use, etc. Students should always seek clarification of the instructor’s expectations for the course. Instructors should set clear guidelines at the beginning of their courses for what constitutes dishonesty; ultimately, however, it is the student’s responsibility to ask for clarification. Responsibilities of Faculty Members and Administrators 1. It is the responsibility of faculty members who become aware of acts of academic dishonesty to investigate, gather evidence, bring charges, participate in the resolution of cases that they initiate, and administer appropriate sanctions according to the policy and procedures set forth below. 2. As a preventive measure against such acts, instructors are strongly encouraged to inform students at the beginning of each course that they intend to uphold this policy. 3. In addition, whenever there is a potential for ambiguity as to how the policy applies to specific course activities and assignments, instructors should explain clearly to students what procedures, activities, and resources are allowed. 4. Administrators who become aware of breaches of the Academic Honesty Policy – Undergraduate Students may bring charges or participate, as co-complainants, in bringing charges of academic dishonesty. 5. Administrators and faculty members must ensure that students accused of academic dishonesty who intend to request a formal hearing in order to contest the allegations may continue to attend class in a course in progress pending resolution of the case. 6. If the course in question ends before the case is resolved, the faculty member will submit a grade of “NG” (no grade), that will be replaced with the appropriate grade upon resolution of the case.
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