Academic Integrity

Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning environment.

The presentation of another's work as one's own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating, plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the College's "Student Code of Conduct."

Copies of this code are available through the Office of Student Services (Prescott and Verde Valley Campuses). Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of the "Student Code of Conduct" will result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the College.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as submitting assignments, examinations, or other academic work which is not entirely the work of the student. This can include, but is not limited to, such practices as: quoting without giving proper credit to a source, expanding someone else's work without giving proper credit, adopting as one's own an actual document (including the copying of print or electronic media), and directly using someone else's ideas without giving proper credit.

Cheating

Cheating is defined as submitting assignments, examinations, or other work which is based on deception or misrepresentation of the individual's own work. Cheating includes the furnishing of material to another person for purposes of aiding that person to gain unfair academic advantage.

Violation of Copyright

The unauthorized reproduction or use of copyrighted material, whether print or electronic media, is unacceptable and considered an act of academic dishonesty. In addition, the violator may be subject to legal penalty since such practice is illegal.

Penalties

The following penalties may be applied in instances of academic dishonesty:

• A grade of "F" (Failure) may be awarded for the assignment in which academic dishonesty occurred or for the entire course regardless of the length of time the student has been in attendance. The grade of "F" will override or supersede any student-initiated withdrawal from the course.
• Dismissal from the College may occur if a student is found to have committed an act of academic dishonesty. The length or time period of the dismissal will depend on the nature of the offense and may include permanent dismissal.
• Legal measures may be taken by Yavapai College.

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