Integrity Awareness Week, Sept. 22-26
Academic Initiatives and Integrity is hosting Integrity Awareness Week, Sept. 22-26. This event will include 18 presentations and panel discussions during the week with a special kick-off luncheon featuring John Pijanowski, professor of educational leadership.
The goals for Integrity Awareness Week include: 1) increase awareness about the University’s Academic Initiatives and Integrity office and resources, 2) educate on issues related to academic and professional ethics, and 3) promote honesty and ethical decision-making in all aspects of student-life.
Integrity Awareness Week Schedule
For further details, visit honesty.uark.edu.
Kick-off Luncheon – The Moral Mind in Action, John Pijanowski
Monday, Sept. 22, noon to 1:30 p.m. (Arkansas Union Room 507)
Lunch provided, and RSVP strongly encouraged.
Sponsored by Student Affairs.
Mistakes, Choices, Outcomes: How the Decision to Act with Integrity Can Increase Success
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 10-11 a.m. (ARKU 504)
Presented by Office of the Dean of Students (Nicole Ferguson, M.Ed.)
Introduction to Citation Managers
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 10-11 a.m. (MULN 102)
Presented by University Libraries (Norma Johnson)
Global Views of Academic Integrity
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to noon (HOLC conference room)
Presented by International Students and Scholars (Panel: Michael Freeman, students TBD)
Copyright for the Graduate Student Author
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2-3 p.m. (BELL 3162)
Presented by University Libraries (Patricia Kirkwood)
Deter and Detect Plagiarism
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2-3 p.m. (ARKU 510)
Presented by Global Campus (Shelly Waters)
Plagiarism and Social Media
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 11-11:45 a.m. (ARKU 513)
Presented by Associated Student Government (Panel: Tanner Bone, ASG representatives)
License to Practice: What You Need to Know Now about Integrity and Professional Licensure
Wednesday, Sept. 24, noon to 1:15 p.m. (GRAD auditorium foyer)
Presented by College of Education and Health Professions (Panel: Fran Hagstrom, Leah Chamberlain, Jacklyn Gentry, Jeff Bonacci, Program Director, Kristin Higgins)
Snacks and drinks provided.
Ethical Challenges and Pitfalls Facing Today's Young Scientist
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1-2 p.m. (ARKU 510)
Presented by Bumpers College (Nick Anthony)
Why Citing is Important
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 4:30-6 p.m. (MULN 102)
Presented by University Libraries (Necia Parker-Gibson)
Refworks Basics
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6-7 p.m. (MULN 102)
Presented by University Libraries (Norma Johnson)
Copyright for the Graduate Student Author
Thursday, September 25, 11 a.m. to noon (BELL 3162)
Presented by University Libraries (Patricia Kirkwood)
Plagiarism and Ownership of Ideas
Thursday, Sept. 25, 1-2:30 p.m. (ARKU 507)
Presented by Faculty Development and Teaching and Faculty Support Center (Panel: Ro DiBrezzo, John Pijanowski, Jeannie Whayne, Mark Boyer, Rebecca Miles)
Why Citing is Important
Thursday, Sept. 25, 4-5 p.m. (MULN 102)
Presented by University Libraries (Necia Parker-Gibson)
My Degree Matters
Thursday, Sept. 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (WALK auditorium)
Presented by Walton College of Business (Panel: Paul Cronan, Charles Leflar, Tom Jensen, Karen Boston, students TBD)
Zotero Citation Manager
Thursday, Sept. 25, 5-6 p.m. (MULN 102)
Presented by University Libraries (Beth Juhl)
Zotero Citation Manager
Friday, Sept. 26, 10-11 a.m. (MULN 102)
Presented by University Libraries (Beth Juhl)
Copyright for the Graduate Student Author
Friday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to noon (BELL 3162)
Presented by University Libraries (Patricia Kirkwood)
Contacts
Monica Holland, Ph.D., executive director/deputy Title IX coordinator
Academic Initiatives and Integrity
479-575-5229,
honesty@uark.edu
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