Academic Integrity

Student Conduct and Ethical Development promotes academic integrity through enforcing the University Policy S26-10, Academic Integrity [pdf].

Pursuant to the Academic Integrity Policy, faculty must report alleged violations and any academic sanctions imposed to SCED using the .

Do You Suspect Academic Dishonesty?

  1. Identify and document the suspected violation.
    • Handle the matter discreetly. Gather supporting evidence. If technology/detection software is involved, only university-approved academic dishonesty detection services may be used. AI-detection results alone cannot support an academic sanction.
    • You may want to consult with the department chair to discuss the range of possible academic sanctions.

  2. Notify and confer with the student within 10 working days

    • At minimum, contact the student through 91暗网 email. Make reasonable attempts to meet in person or virtually. This must occur within 10 working days of the observed/reported/suspected incident and no later than release of the assessment grade.

      • During the Conference:
        • explain the allegation;
        • present the supporting evidence;
        • give the student an opportunity to respond and provide their perspective; and
        • protect the student's privacy and maintain confidentiality.

           

  3. Determine whether an academic sanction is appropriate

    • If the faculty member still believes a violation occurred after conferring with the student, inform the student of the sanction.

      This is where the webpage should introduce the new Minor / Moderate / Major framework:

      • Minor: oral reprimand, repeat assignment, and/or lower grade on the assessment.
      • Moderate: failure on the assessment and/or reduction in course grade.
      • Major: failure on the assessment, reduction in course grade, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for additional administrative sanctions.
  4. Submit the  within 15-working days of the detection. 
    • Attach the following information in the Supporting Documents section:
      • Course syllabus
      • Copy or original of assignment
      • Highlight the areas of alleged academic dishonesty on the student鈥檚 assignment and source of dishonesty (e.g., turnitin.com report).
      • If multiple sections of alleged dishonesty exist, match the assignment and source of dishonesty with corresponding numbers
      •  All communications with the student
      • Any additional documentation such as website printouts, test copies, etc.

Artificial Intelligence/Emerging Technologies

AI detection 鈮� proof by itself. University employees may use only university-approved academic-dishonesty detection services, and an academic sanction cannot be based solely on university-approved AI-detection software results. Evidence that may be more reliable than an AI-detector score include:

  • Drafts, revision history, and document metadata from Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or the LMS
  • In-class writing samples or a comparison with prior authenticated work
  • Research notes, outlines, annotated sources, and citation-development records
  • A brief oral or written conference asking the student to explain their argument, sources, and revision process
  • Verification of cited sources, quotations, factual claims, and references
  • Student admits to using AI tools
  • Evidence that the submitted work substantially differs from the student鈥檚 demonstrated knowledge or prior writing

Important

 A faculty member may not impose an academic sanction without submitting the form, and a sanction is invalid if the form isn't submitted within 15 working days.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding academic integrity, contact Student Conduct and Ethical Development by phone 408-924-5985, or send email to studentconduct@sjsu.edu.