Faculty Panel on Academic Integrity

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Gather with fellow teachers on March 27.

All who teach at the University of Arkansas are invited to attend an academic integrity panel discussion from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in Arkansas Union 512-514. This event will highlight, "Lessons Learned about Academic Integrity: How Being an Academic Integrity Monitor/Board Member Changed My Perspective." 

During this event, a panel of past and current Academic Integrity Monitors and All-University Academic Integrity Board members will discuss a variety of topics including prevention measures to combat common violations of academic integrity, effective practices instructors can incorporate when reporting suspected violations, what faculty should expect from the process, and teaching tips for promoting academic integrity on assignments, exams and collaborative work. The panel will conclude with a Q&A session.

Academic leaders with more than 20 years of combined experience with the academic integrity policy will lead the panel discussion including: Patricia Koski, associate dean of the Graduate School and International Education; Timothy Killian, associate professor in the School of Human Environmental Sciences in Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences; Norman Dennis, senior associate dean and university professor in the College of Engineering; and John Gauch, professor of Computer Science and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering. The panel will be moderated by Paul Cronan, professor and M. D. Matthews Chair in Information Systems in the Walton College of Business.

Lunch will be provided and doors will open at 11:30 a.m. All university instructors are welcome to attend. Space is limited. RSVP here.

This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Academic Initiatives and Integrity and Teaching Innovation and Pedagogical Support (TIPS).

The Office of Academic Initiative and Integrity strives to create a culture of honesty and personal and professional responsibility among University of Arkansas students, faculty and staff. TIPS is a partnership between the Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center, IT Services, and Global Campus. The TIPS website  provides quick teaching tips, faculty spotlights, upcoming events, and help with academic technology tools.

For additional questions about this event, contact Chris Bryson or Kathryn Zawisza.