Mathematics Department Policy on

Academic Dishonesty

Our Mathematics Department will adhere strictly to the Arts and Sciences Division’s Policy on Academic Honesty (please see below).

 ARTS AND SCIENCES DIVISION POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

1.      Academic dishonesty as used here includes using another’s work without giving credit to the source and cheating.

2.      Charges of academic dishonesty must be substantiated by evidence.

3.      The instructor has the option of dealing with a first offense in one of two ways:

      a.   Giving an “F” or a “0” for that particular assignment.

b.   Demanding that the student redo the assignment.

4.      With second offenses, the instructor may assign a grade of “F” for the course.

5.      The student may appeal the decision to the Faculty-Student Behavior Committee.