Originally published in the Learning and Teaching weekly newsletter (internal publication) at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Like so many things, the answer is everyone. Although learners are obviously responsible for integrity in the materials that they submit, along with the assessments that they complete, faculty can support learners by discussing (early and often) the values of integrity and honesty. One of the most effective ways to do this is to model integrity in everything that we do. Here are some examples:
- Using evidence from
external sources to complement or support your course materials.
- Textbooks
- Journal articles
- Blogs, newsletters,
newspapers, and magazines
- Video content
- Information from
vendors or trade associations/organizations
- Codes of conduct from
professional organizations or governing bodies
- Reputable online
information
- Adding references on all
learning materials
- Provides reference examples
If you are interested in discussing academic integrity, join our group of likeminded individuals. The Academic Integrity Community of Practice (CoP) is predominately a discussion; everyone is given time to speak and share. The goal of a CoP is to generate ideas and collaborate with colleagues to find solutions to issues in their teaching or work. This CoP will focus on academic integrity issues. We'll highlight collaborative ways to find proactive and equitable solutions and offer support for faculty and staff who are seeking assistance to empower their learners and aid in their academic success at Sask Polytech.
This CoP is led by two ILDC Facilitators, Tasha Maddison (Saskatoon Campus) and Selinda England (Moose Jaw Campus). This CoP will be delivered virtually on the second Tuesday of every month from 3-4 p.m. All are welcome. Click here to register.
At our next CoP, we will be focusing on faculty
responsibility. As you start to think about your responsibilities, ponder this
quote "Former Vanderbilt Dean of Students Madison Sarratt (1888-1978) once
said “Today I am going to give you two examinations, one in trigonometry and
one in honesty. I hope you will pass them both, but if you must fail one, let
it be trigonometry, for there are many good men in this world who cannot pass
an examination in trigonometry, but there are no good men in the world who
cannot pass an examination in honesty” (Patel, 2016, para. 1). This is such a
powerful statement on the roles of integrity, honesty and trust, play in post-secondary institutions.
Reference
Patel, A. (2016, April 15). Honesty - The Vanderbilt
community. Vanderbilt University. https://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/vandybloggers/2016/04/honesty-the-vanderbilt-community-creed/#:~:text=I%20hope%20you%20will%20pass,pass%20an%20examination%20in%20honesty.%E2%80%9D
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