Academics

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity Policy

The value of an Endicott degree is directly affected by the academic integrity of students. Violations of academic integrity are serious and degrade the value of an Endicott College education. Incidents of plagiarism, disruptive classroom behavior, or other violations of academic integrity in any learning environment will not be tolerated.

If it is determined that a student has violated any standard of academic integrity, the faculty member will notify the following in writing that a violation took place: the Vice President and Dean of the Undergraduate College, the Dean of the school where the violations took place, and the Dean of the student’s academic program.

For a first violation, the faculty member will determine the consequence, including referral to the Academic Integrity Committee. Students may appeal faculty decisions in writing within one week to the Vice President of the Undergraduate College. Appeals will be heard by the Committee. The faculty member and student will appear before the Committee.  In cases of appeal, the Committee will make a recommendation to reject or uphold the student’s appeal. The Committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Vice President of the Undergraduate College, the Dean of the school where the violation took place, and the Dean of the student’s academic program. If the committee recommends upholding the student’s appeal, the Vice President of the Undergraduate College will make a final decision on the student’s appeal and any resulting sanctions in consultation with the faculty member.

Additional violations will be referred to the Committee by the faculty member or the Vice President of the Undergraduate College. The Committee would recommend to the Vice President of the Undergraduate College specific sanctions up to and including dismissal from the college. The decision of the Vice President of the Undergraduate College is final. Any disciplinary action will be shared with the student’s Academic Dean and pertinent faculty members.