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About the Honor Council

Academic Dishonestly - see: What is Academic Dishonesty?

Academic Integrity in the News

• Honor Pledge Press Release
• Honor Pledge on Every Test (from The Washington Post)

Academic Integrity Referral

Academic Integrity Seminar

Appeals

Cheating - see: What is Academic Dishonesty?

Code of Academic Integrity

1. Introduction
   
2. Definitions
   
3. Responsibility to Report Academic Dishonesty
   
4. Honor Statement
   
5. Self-Referral
   
6. Procedures: Reporting and Informal Resolution
   
7. Procedures: Resolution by an Honor Review
   
8. Appeals
   
9. The Grade of "XF"
   
10. The Student Honor Council
    
11. Future Self-Governance
    
12. Glossary of Terms
    
13. Footnotes
    

Community - see: Resources for the Community

Contact the Honor Council

Email the Honor Council Please read disclaimer on the Contact Us page before emailing.

Fabrication - see: What is Academic Dishonesty?

Facilitation - see: What is Academic Dishonesty?

Faculty - see: Resources for the Faculty

FERPA see - Parents Guide to Student Privacy Rights - FERPA: Questions and Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

• I received a letter from the Office of Judicial Programs requesting a preliminary interview. What is the purpose of this meeting?
• What is an "Honor Review?"
• What happens if I refuse to attend the preliminary interview?
• Do I need an attorney?
• Will my parents be notified of any sanctions I receive?

Graduate Legal Aid

History of the Student Honor Council

Honor Pledge

Honor Pledge, Use of - see: How should I use the Honor Pledge?

Honor Pledge on Every Test (from The Washington Post)

Honor Pledge Press Release

How can I prevent cheating in the classroom?

How can I refer a case of Academic Dishonesty?

How should I use the Honor Pledge?

I need a program to check for student plagiarism.

Parents - see: Resources for Parents

Parents Guide to Student Privacy Rights - FERPA: Questions and Answers

1. How can I learn how my student is doing?


2. Does the University have any written policy about information from student records that can be shared with parents?


3. Where can I find out more information about FERPA?


4. What records does FERPA cover?


5. What does it mean to say a record is "protected" by FERPA?


6. What are the exceptions to FERPA's coverage?


7. I had easy access to my student's school records, why don't I have the same access to records kept by the University?


8. Why do I have limited access to my student's college records when I'm paying her college expenses?


9. How do I provide documentation of my student's dependent status?


10. How can I find out my student's grades?


11. Will I be notified if my student is put on academic probation, or is subject to academic dismissal?


12. Will I be notified if my student is hurt or in danger?


13. Will I be notified if my student is hurt or in danger in a fraternity or sorority house?


14. What if my student is hurt or in danger off-campus?


15. Will I be informed if my student is treated at the Health Center or is seeing a counselor in the Counseling Center?


16. How will I know if my student is subject to University disciplinary action?


17. I've seen press reports about a new FERPA provision allowing notice to parents when a student violates drug or alcohol laws. What position has the University taken on this new rule?


18. Will I be notified if my student becomes involved with controversial or harmful groups?


19. Who can parents call if they have additional questions about student privacy rights at the University of Maryland?

Plagiarism - see: What is Academic Dishonesty?

Press, Statistics, & Important Links

Prevention - see: How can I prevent cheating in the classroom?

Process for Resolving Cases of Academic Dishonesty

Referral - see Academic Integrity Referral or How can I refer a case of Academic Dishonesty?

Resources for the Community

Resources for Faculty

Resources for Parents

Resources for Students

Resources for Students Accused of Academic Dishonesty

• Academic Integrity Seminar
• Process for Resolving Cases of Academic Dishonesty
• How to File an Appeal

Sample Case Reports

• Sample #1: Student Found Responsible
• Sample #2: Student Found Not Responsible
• Sample #3: Student Admitted Responsibility

Seminar - see: Academic Integrity Seminar

Statistics - see: Student Honor Council Statistics, 2001-2002

Student Honor Council Home

Student Honor Council Statistics, 2001-2002

Student Privacy Rights - see: Parents Guide to Student Privacy Rights - FERPA: Questions and Answers

Students - see: Resources for Students or Resources for Students Accused of Academic Dishonesty

Suggestions to Prevent Cheating

Undergraduate Legal Aid

Welcome From the Chair

What is Academic Dishonesty?

• Cheating
• Fabrication
• Facilitation
• Plagiarism