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 3, 2025
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Virtual Event
The panel will be moderated by Dr. Jason Grek-Martin, Chairperson of Academic Senate and the Senate Committee on Academic Integrity.
Are you curious what happens when you submit an Academic Integrity Incident Report? Do you want to learn more about how potential violations are assessed and what outcomes are possible? Are you interested in discussing ways to make the existing procedures even better? Then, as part of SMU’s upcoming Academic Integrity Week, I invite you to attend “Faculty Forum: Understanding the Academic Integrity Process.”
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 841 2841 8597 Passcode: 762731
Academic Integrity Pop-Up Information Table – Spin to Win!
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Noon-2 p.m.
Loyola Colonnade
Drop by the academic integrity information table at Loyola L Colonnade by Tim Hortons, Nov 4th (noon – 2 pm) and test your knowledge of academic integrity. Spin the wheel for a chance to win prizes.
Avoiding Academic Mistakes Workshop
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
11:30 a.m.-12:45 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 6, 2025
10-11 a.m.
Library LI135/Zoom
Academic Integrity, Copyright, and Your Thesis
Academic integrity and copyright are closely intertwined. For thesis writers and future authors, academic integrity goes beyond citation. This workshop explores the link between academic integrity, copyright and scholarly publishing. Learn the copyright rules for incorporating third-party works (charts, images) into your thesis, and the 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, Library Assistant, Copyright
Meeting ID: 830 9509 0825 Passcode: 577234
Citation Station: activities, fun resources and prizes
Thursday, November 6, 2025
11 a.m.-2 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!