Florida SouthWestern State College recognizes that adherence to high principles of academic integrity is vital to the academic function of the College. Therefore, the entire academic community shares the responsibility for establishing and maintaining standards of academic integrity.
Key tenets of academic integrity:
Shared Responsibility: Both faculty and students must ensure academic honesty. Student Obligations: Students are expected to understand and adhere to the standards. Unacceptable Conduct: Includes cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, and other dishonest behaviors. Importance: Academic integrity is critical for honest reflection of student knowledge and abilities.
Once a faculty member has information that an academic integrity violation has occurred, the faculty member should inform the student, request a meeting to discuss the allegations, and submit an Academic Misconduct Report. Please see the Academic Integrity Policy or the Student Handbook for more details.