University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 – 2013 Student ...

Applies to all University of St Augustine for Health Sciences StudentsLevel Two Academic DishonestyLevel Two misconduct is more serious. These types of violations are more intentional in nature. Thefollowing are examples:1. Quoting directly or plagiarizing, to a moderate extent, without acknowledging the source.2. Submitting the same work or major portions thereof to satisfy the requirements of more than one(1) course without permission from the instructor.3. Receiving assistance and failing to acknowledge this in a paper or research study.The instructor in consultation with the appropriate program director deals with most Level Twomisconduct offenses. Actions may include:1. A zero grade for an assignment2. Writing a paper on academic ethicsRecords of students who commit the above type of offense will be maintained in the student’s file untilthe student completes the program.Level Three Academic DishonestyThese violations are the most serious type of offense:1. Copying another’s paper or exam2. Plagiarizing a substantial amount of text in a written assignment3. Enabling someone else to copy your material during an exam4. Using books, notes, or other forbidden aids during an examination5. Giving or receiving information about the content of an exam6. Stealing or distributing a copy of an examination7. Submitting the work of someone else as your own8. Using purchased or copied manuscripts9. Removing posted or reserved instructional material, or otherwise preventing access to it10. Inventing material (this includes citing artificial sources)11. Using illegal or unethical means of acquiring information12. Utilizing an Instant Messenger or phone while taking an online exam13. A repeat offender-one who has been caught more than once in an act of academic dishonestyStudents committing Level Three Academic Dishonesty offenses will be referred to the ProfessionalMisconduct Committee. The Professional Misconduct Committee will make appropriaterecommendations to the designated program director. Action may include a failing grade and/orconsequent dismissal from the program.OTHER POLICESNON-DISCRIMINATION AND HARRASSMENT POLICYIt is the policy of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences that each member of the Universitycommunity be permitted to work or attend class in an environment free from any form of discriminationincluding race, creed, color, age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, veteran status, andsexual harassment, as prohibited by state and federal statutes. This policy applies to students, faculty,employees and applicants for admission or employment. An individual who believes that a violation ofthis policy has occurred may file a complaint with the Grievance Committee.SECURITY POLICYReporting Emergency Situations and Security Concerns: Emergency situations involving athreat to life or property should be reported to the police (911) and communicated immediately thereafterto the Student Services office. The University of St. Augustine encourages all students, faculty, and staffto be involved in campus crime prevention.University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 39