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Academic Integrity
Hesston College students are expected to adhere to the ideal of academic integrity in all academic work. Academic honesty, respect for the work of others, and respect for the learning environment are considered unbreakable standards in this college setting.
Lack of academic integrity includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, misuse of computers, misuse of library privileges, and inappropriate conduct within the learning environment.
Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else’s work as one’s own. Cheating is defined as giving or receiving unauthorized assistance with assignments or examinations. Misuse of computers involves harm caused to the learning environment through inappropriate or destructive use of software or hardware. Misuse of library privileges includes damaging materials, taking materials from the library without checking them out, keeping materials past the date for their return, or in other ways disregarding the rights of other students to use the library. Inappropriate conduct within the learning environment refers to behavior in the classroom or laboratory which is disrespectful of the opinions, creations, and safety of other students.
Students who fail to maintain the standard of academic integrity are subject to disciplinary action that may include loss of credit in the course involved or dismissal from the college. Each incident will be reported to the Academic Development Committee. The disciplinary action is determined by the instructor(s) involved and/or the Academic Development Committee. Students may appeal to the Student Appeals Committee for review of the decision.