Academic Dishonesty and Student Conduct

Academic Dishonesty

What is academic dishonesty? Academic dishonesty encompasses such activities as cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, misrepresentation and bribery. Refer to Section 6 of the Code of Student Conduct, which provides a comprehensive listing of misconduct that is subject to disciplinary sanctions, as well as relevant terms and definitions.

If I suspect academic dishonesty, what do I do? Follow NWU's Academic Dishonesty procedure. The flowchart provides a quick visual review of procedures. Complete and submit the Academic Dishonesty Report form. The form includes two reporting options: 1) for reporting purposes only or 2) for review through the Student Conduct System. 

What should go on my syllabi?

STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic integrity is one of the basic principles of a university community. Nebraska Wesleyan University encourages and expects the highest standards of academic honesty from all students. The Code of Student Conduct states that students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty, which encompasses such activities as cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and misrepresentation, are subject to disciplinary sanctions. Refer to Section VI of the Code of Student Conduct for examples and definitions of academic dishonesty along with possible sanctions. Violations of academic integrity may result in the failure of the assignment and/or course and could result in Student Conduct Board process. (Revised 2018)

Questions? Contact Academic Affairs Office (402.465.2110) or Director of Student Integrity and Campus Community, (402) 465-2498/kbolling [at] nebrwesleyan.edu (kbolling[at]nebrwesleyan[dot]edu).