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, which are 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. See our list of events and learn how students can earn Co-Curricular Recognition for attending!
Schedule of events
Faculty and Student Panel Session
Academic Integrity: What Do We Ask of Each Other?
Monday, November 2
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
CLARI (AT340)
This 90-minute forum will bring students and faculty together to explore academic integrity as a shared responsibility. The discussion will focus on trust, fairness and relational accountability in the context of teaching and learning. Participants will have the opportunity to work through realistic 'gray zone' cases/scenarios, consider who is affected in each one and what responsibilities arise, then separately identify what students and faculty need from an academic integrity-focused process before returning to mixed groups to work together to shape fair, proportionate, educational and accountable responses.
The panel will be moderated by Dr. Tatjana Takseva, Vice-Chairperson of Academic Senate.
Academic Integrity Pop-Up Information Table – Spin to Win!
Tuesday, November 3
12-2 p.m.
Loyola Colonnade
Drop by the academic integrity information table at Loyola Colonnade by Tim Hortons and test your knowledge of academic integrity. Spin the wheel for a chance to win prizes.
SMUSA Academic Integrity Pop-up table
Wednesday, November 4
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gorsebrook Lounge
Between trivia rounds, stop by the table to chat with the SMUSA VP Academic over a game of Jenga. Pull a block, test your knowledge, and grab an information card with quick tips and campus resources before heading back to your team!
Copyright and Credibility Pop-up table
Thursday, November 5
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
O’Donnell Hennessey Student Centre
Have questions about copyright, fair dealing, or licensing? Visit the Copyright and Credibility Pop-up Table in the Student Centre on Thursday, November 5 and chat with Librarian Dan Phillips and Copyright Assistant Max Nodwell. We're also looking for new pop-culture examples of Copyright in Action to make future workshops more engaging, so stop by and help us brainstorm ideas!
Attendees:
Dan Phillips - Data Services and Copyright Librarian
Max Nodwell - Library Assistant, Copyright
Earn CCR credit
Students, take part in five Academic Integrity Week events and earn recognition through the Co-Curricular Recognition (CCR) program.
How to earn recognition:
Attend five Academic Integrity Week events.
These five events include the Library's Academic Integrity Foundations module.
Participate, learn and engage at any combination of sessions offered during the week.
Your participation will be recognized through the Co-Curricular Recognition (CCR) program and added to your Student Experience Record. You can work toward earning a Bronze Experiential Badge through Career & Experiential Learning.
Why take part?
Explore ethical learning
Build community responsibility
Strengthen your academic success
Contribute to a culture of integrity at SMU
Ready to get recognized?
Email career360@smu.ca or visit the Experiential Learning Office, 4th Floor, Student Centre.