College of
Engineering & Architecture
Honor System
Honesty
SelfGovernance
Integrity
Ethics
CEA Honor Pledge
“On my honor I will not give nor receive
unauthorized assistance in completing
assignments and work submitted for review or
assessment. Furthermore, I understand the
requirements in the College of Engineering and
Architecture Honor System and accept the
responsibility I have to complete all my
work with complete integrity.”
CEA Honor System
• A system based on self governance.
• Pertains to all courses taught in the college.
• Function is to support the principles of integrity and
honor as cornerstones of academic success.
• Acts to curtail academic dishonesty through peer
evaluation and to penalize those who are dishonest.
History
• NDSU Honor System proposed by student government
in 1955.
• CEA Honor Code implemented in Fall 2009 by the EA
Council.
• In April 2011, the CEA faculty passed a resolution
supporting the CEA Honor System.
• Honor System is reviewed yearly to incorporate
suggestions for improvement with a “vote of
continuance” held each spring by the EA Council.
Academic Dishonesty Defined
Academic misconduct (intentional or otherwise) includes but is
not limited to:
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Plagiarism.
Receiving, possessing, distributing or using any material or assistance not
authorized by instructor.
Unauthorized collaborating on individual assignments.
Having others take exams or complete assignments.
Stealing or improperly obtaining copies of exam or assignments.
Altering or correcting an assignment or exam without permission.
Misrepresenting one’s attendance to class.
Fabricating or falsifying information in research, papers, or reports.
Aiding or abetting academic misconduct.
Unauthorized copying of another student’s work.
Tampering with or destroying materials.
Utilizing false or misleading information.
Source: NDSU Policy 335
Administration and Faculty
Responsibility
• The administration and faculty are responsible for
creating an atmosphere where honesty is expected in all
relationships.
• Each instructor shall include a description of the Honor
System on their syllabi and have open and honest
discussions of ethical behavior and expectations.
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NOTE: If academic dishonesty is detected by the instructor, he or she may take
independent action as directed by NDSU Policy 335.
Student Responsibility
• All students in the CEA are responsible for knowing and
complying with the Honor System and pledge to take
actions that will contribute to the elimination of academic
dishonesty.
• Students who are suspected of academic dishonesty but
who do not have a signed Honor Pledge in their advising
file will not have the opportunity to have their case heard
before the Honor Commission.
• Students are encouraged to suggest modifications to
improve the Honor System.
Student Signature Form
• Each student is responsible for making sure that a
signed copy of the Honor Pledge is in their advising file.
Reporting Violations
Violations should be reported as soon as possible.
Witnesses of academic dishonesty can report to:
• Instructor
• Chair of the department
• A member of the Honor Commission
Honor Commission
Is comprised of:
• One undergraduate student from each of the academic
departments in the college.
• Two graduate students from the college.
• One faculty member (plus one alternate faculty member should the
primary member not be able to fulfill his or her role).
Honor Commission Hearing
• When a case of academic dishonesty is reported, the
Honor Commission will meet to review the pertinent
evidence as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Students who are suspected of academic dishonesty
may not withdraw from the course in which dishonesty is
suspected while the case is under review by the Honor
Commission.
Possible Outcomes
Penalties may be varied with the gravity of the offense and
the circumstances of the particular case.
Disciplinary action may include but is not limited to:
• Failure or grade reduction on the exam, quiz, paper,
assignment, or project in question.
• Failure or grade reduction in the course.
• Suspension or expulsion from the CEA or university.
Appeals Process
• For cases that are heard by the EA Honor Commission,
the appeals process must be made through the Dean’s
Office within two weeks of the Honor Commission’s
recommendation.
• A committee will be appointed by the Dean to review the
process and findings.
• All actions and outcomes of the Honor Commission are
confidential.
Sources:
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CEA Honor System
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University Policy 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct