Case Study 3 - Handling Allegations of Academic Dishonesty


Laurie Hulcher
Assistant Director for Graduate Student Relations
Graduate School of Management and Technology
Published: July-August 2007

Category: » Fac-resources » Faculty-development

Introduction

Don J. is a new student this semester. In reviewing his first major written assignment, Dr. Simpson notes that Don has presented other people's ideas or products as his own work.  

Looking Ahead

As you view this Video Case Study consider the following:

  1. What UMUC academic policy issues are demonstrated in this scene?
  2. What is the view of each participant?
  3. What resources might the faculty member consult prior to next responding to the student?
  4. How should the situation be handled from this point forward?
  5. What resources might the faculty member and the student consult to lessen the chances that the situation will occur again?

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About the Author(s)

Laurie Hulcher, Assistant Director, GSMT, handles a vide variety of student communication, liaison, and case issues including student academic petitions and grievances. Within this role, she also provides guidance to faculty and graduate students on equitable processes for implementing the University's academic policies. 

Betsy Alperin, Assistant Dean, GSMT, manages faculty academic affairs. Her responsibilities include promoting programs to develop, reward, and retain faculty and enhance their effectiveness. She also teaches EDCP 100, Principles and Strategies of Effective Learning. 

Heloisa Siffert, Senior Instructional Support Specialist, Center for Support of Instruction, develops and delivers faculty training programs, and collaborates with the academic units on online classroom setup, course design, and resolving technical issues. Her areas of expertise include graphic design and web development.

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