Our Commitment to Academic Honesty
At Elevate for Humanity, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. Academic honesty is fundamental to the learning process and essential for preparing students for professional careers.
All students, faculty, and staff are expected to uphold these principles and contribute to a culture of honesty, trust, and ethical behavior.
Academic integrity means doing your own work, giving credit where credit is due, and being honest in all academic endeavors.
What Constitutes Academic Dishonesty?
Plagiarism
Using someone else's words, ideas, or work without proper attribution.
Examples of Plagiarism:
- • Copying text from websites, books, or articles without citation
- • Submitting someone else's work as your own
- • Paraphrasing without giving credit to the original source
- • Using AI-generated content without disclosure and proper attribution
- • Copying another student's assignment or project
- • Purchasing or downloading papers from the internet
Cheating
Using unauthorized materials or assistance during assessments.
Examples of Cheating:
- • Using notes, books, or devices during closed-book exams
- • Looking at another student's exam or answers
- • Sharing answers during tests or quizzes
- • Using unauthorized technology or apps during assessments
- • Taking photos of exams to share with others
- • Having someone else take an exam for you
Unauthorized Collaboration
Working with others when individual work is required.
Examples:
- • Completing individual assignments as a group
- • Sharing completed work with other students
- • Dividing work on individual projects
- • Allowing others to copy your work
Note: Collaboration is encouraged when explicitly permitted by the instructor. Always ask if you're unsure whether collaboration is allowed.
Falsification of Records
Altering or fabricating academic records or documentation.
Examples:
- • Forging signatures on documents
- • Altering grades or transcripts
- • Fabricating data or research results
- • Falsifying attendance records
- • Submitting false documentation for absences
- • Misrepresenting hours worked or services performed
Multiple Submissions
Submitting the same work for multiple courses without permission.
Students must obtain explicit permission from all instructors involved before submitting the same or substantially similar work for credit in more than one course.
Consequences of Academic Dishonesty
Violations of academic integrity are taken seriously and will result in disciplinary action. The severity of consequences depends on the nature and frequency of the violation.
1st OffenseFirst Violation
- • Written warning placed in student file
- • Zero grade on the assignment or assessment
- • Required meeting with instructor and academic advisor
- • Completion of academic integrity workshop
- • Probationary status for remainder of term
2nd OffenseSecond Violation
- • Failure (F) in the course
- • Academic probation for one full term
- • Meeting with Dean of Students
- • Notation on academic transcript (may be removed upon graduation)
- • Possible suspension from program
3rd OffenseThird Violation or Severe Cases
- • Dismissal from the program
- • Permanent notation on transcript
- • No refund of tuition or fees
- • Ineligibility for re-admission
- • Notification to licensing boards (if applicable)
Note: Particularly egregious violations (such as falsifying clinical records, forging signatures, or systematic cheating) may result in immediate dismissal regardless of prior violations.
How to Maintain Academic Integrity
•Do's
- • Always cite your sources properly
- • Use quotation marks for direct quotes
- • Ask instructors if collaboration is allowed
- • Keep your work secure and private
- • Start assignments early to avoid pressure
- • Seek help from instructors or tutors
- • Use plagiarism checkers before submitting
- • Disclose use of AI tools when required
- • Take notes in your own words
- • Report suspected violations
Don'ts
- ✗ Don't copy from any source without citation
- ✗ Don't share your work with other students
- ✗ Don't use unauthorized materials during exams
- ✗ Don't submit work you didn't create
- ✗ Don't fabricate data or information
- ✗ Don't take shortcuts under pressure
- ✗ Don't assume "everyone does it"
- ✗ Don't help others cheat
- ✗ Don't reuse old assignments
- ✗ Don't ignore academic integrity policies
Proper Citation Guidelines
When using information from other sources, you must give proper credit. Here are basic guidelines:
When to Cite:
- • Direct quotations from any source
- • Paraphrased ideas or information
- • Statistics, data, or research findings
- • Images, charts, or graphs from other sources
- • Specific theories or methodologies
- • Any information that is not common knowledge
Citation Formats:
Use the citation format specified by your instructor (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). If no format is specified, use APA format.
Resources: Ask your instructor for citation guides or visit the library for assistance with proper citation formatting.
Reporting Academic Dishonesty
If you witness or suspect academic dishonesty, you have a responsibility to report it. All reports are taken seriously and handled confidentially.
How to Report:
- • Speak directly with the course instructor
- • Contact the Dean of Students
- • Submit an anonymous report through the student portal
- • Email: our contact form
- • Phone: 317-314-3757
Protection: Students who report violations in good faith will not face retaliation. The institution prohibits any form of retaliation against those who report academic dishonesty.
Academic Integrity Pledge
"I pledge to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. I will do my own work, give credit where credit is due, and be honest in all my academic endeavors. I understand that academic dishonesty undermines my education and the value of my credentials. I commit to maintaining these standards throughout my time at Elevate for Humanity."
All students acknowledge this pledge upon enrollment and are expected to uphold it throughout their academic career.
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