Academic integrity is the foundation of higher learning. It refers to a set of ethical values relating to how we treat our sources of knowledge, and how new knowledge is constructed and shared with others. The values of academic integrity go beyond student citation mistakes, plagiarism, and cheating, as the technical manifestations of violations associated with it. Academic integrity is a shared responsibility among all members of the University community.
The aim of this week-long event is to engage students, faculty and staff in learning and sharing with others how they can uphold academic integrity to increase student success and promote the ethical values of scholarly dialogue and respectful knowledge creation.
Schedule of events
Faculty Panel Session: Moving beyond the regulations: how do we make Academic Integrity a meaningful concept for our students?
Monday, November 4, 2024
2:30-4 p.m.
Virtual Event
Dr. Jason Grek-Martin, Chairperson of the Academic Senate and the Senate Committee on Academic Integrity, will moderate the panel.
A panel of faculty members will discuss how they take tangible steps in their classes to help students understand what academic integrity means and why it is an important value in higher education.
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 897 2906 6863 Passcode: 542960
Academic Integrity Pop-Up Information Table – Spin to Win!
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Noon-2 p.m.
First floor, Student Centre
Drop by the academic integrity information table on the first floor of the Student Centre on November 5th and test your knowledge of academic integrity. Spin the wheel for a chance to win prizes.
Avoiding Academic Mistakes Workshop
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Library LI135
Join us for pizza and chat with the Writing Centre and Library staff about academic integrity and how to avoid common academic mistakes. This workshop is designed to provide you with resources to help with your writing, research, and proper citations/references. This is also an opportunity to meet with representatives from SMUSA and the Peer Success Coaching Program to find out how they can best support you.
Copyright and Credibility Workshop
Thursday, November 7, 2024
10-11 a.m.
Library LI135
Academic integrity and copyright are closely intertwined: while the Canadian Copyright Act provides exceptions for educators and learners, there are also limits to ensure materials are used appropriately. Dan and Sarah explore some nuances of copyright, exceptions, and ethical use of materials in this Academic Integrity Week workshop, where you can discover practical tips for balancing legal rights with academic responsibilities.
Presenters:
Dan Phillips, Data Services and Copyright Librarian
Sarah West, Copyright Assistant
Citation Station: activities, fun AI resources and prizes
Thursday, November 7, 2024
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Outside of the Writing Centre, Burke 115
Drop by the Citation Station outside the Writing Centre to learn about citations and plagiarism, to receive writing and referencing help on your papers and for the chance to win prizes!