Roundtable Discussion Session
General Information:
Program Chair: Yes
Session Topic: Academic Integrity
Session Title: Academic Integrity: Creating a Campus Culture that Serves the Diverse Needs of First-Year
Students
Institution: University of Colorado Denver-Downtown Campus
Institution Affiliation: Public
Institution Type: Four-year
Institution Enrollment: 15,001 – 20,000
Special Serving Institution: No
If other, please specify:
Position Title: Academic Advisor
First Name: Trishia
Last Name: Vasquez
Address: 1200 Larimer Street, Room 4002 P.O Box 173364
City: Denver
State: CO
Zip: 80217-3364
Country: United States
Phone: 303-556-2337
Fax: 303-556-6277
E-mail: Trishia.Vasquez@ucdenver.edu
Biographical Sketch of Program Chair:
Trishia Vasquez is a professional academic advisor, and has served as the coordinator and facilitator of
the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Ethics Committee for the past three years. During this time, she
has provided consistency with how the college deals with violations of the academic honor code and has
helped introduce new ideas and approaches to dealing with violations.
Session Abstract:
Academic Integrity is an important part of being a college student; however, across most college
campuses violations of the academic honor code are on the rise. The purpose of this discussion is to
identify how campuses across the nation are providing information to first-year students about the
meaning of academic integrity. In addition, we will set out to explore best practices for dealing with
violations of the academic honor code.
Detailed Summary:
Academic Integrity is a fundamental value of a college degree; however, Institutions across the nation
have recognized that there is a need to teach students about academic integrity. Utilizing the first-year
experience as a means to set the tone for campus culture and values is important. We must learn how
to teach academic integrity to a generation of students that has access to up-to-date information at their
fingertips, students who are constantly under pressure to get good grades, and students who have been
brought up in a society full of scandal.
This discussion will center on exploring how campuses are dealing with educating first-year students
about academic integrity. We will focus on campus culture and infrastructure. First, we will discuss how
campuses disseminate information about academic integrity amongst students, faculty, and staff. For
example, how accessible is the campus policy regarding academic integrity, and who is responsible for
reinforcing ethical practices. Next, we will discuss the impact technology and distance learning have had
on the increase of violations of the academic honor code. Specifically, the focus will be on detection and
prevention. Finally, we will discuss who is responsible for dealing with violations of the Institution’s
academic honor code. We will explore campus infrastructure and outcomes assessed if a student is
found guilty of violating the school’s academic honor code.
Learning Outcomes:
1)Brainstorm best practices regarding how campuses are educating first-year students about academic
integrity.
2)Converse about how technology can impede and assist with the learning process.
3)Provide an opportunity for participants to walk away with new resources to enhance or create
measures for dealing with violations of the academic honor code.
Additional Presenters:
Yes
Presenter 1
First Name: Carol
Last Name: Morken
Title: Assistant Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Institution: University of Colorado Denver-Downtown Campus
Address: 1200 Larimer Street, Room 4002 P.O Box 173364
City: Denver
State: CO
Zip Code: 80217-3364
E-mail Address: Carol.Morken@ucdenver.edu
Phone: 303-556-2556
Country: United States
Presenter 2
First Name: Brenda J.
Last Name: Allen
Title: Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Institution: University of Colorado Denver-Downtown Campus
Address: 1200 Larimer Street, Room 5014 P.O Box 173364
City: Denver
State: CO
Zip Code: 80217-3364
E-mail Address: Brenda.J.Allen@ucdenver.edu
Phone: 303-556-6713
Country: United States