Remote and online learning challenges many of the strategies faculty have used to monitor student progress and performance in their courses. This has led in some cases to increased faculty concern about the academic integrity of student work in general and conflict over the role of faculty as related to assuring the integrity of individual student work.
American River College (ARC) promotes a learning community of academic integrity & personal dignity. As an Institution of Higher Education ARC is committed to the free exchange of ideas, respect for the contributions and dignity of every person.
ARC strives to create a learning environment that celebrates diversity, fosters academic achievement and personal responsibility. The Office of Student Conduct Website
Academic Senate Faculty Statement on the promotion of Academic Integrity
The American River College Academic Senate affirms the importance of personal dignity and academic integrity defined as a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to the fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage.
In all aspects of the learning environment and modalities we assume students are responsible for the academic integrity of their interactions and the work they submit. We strive to cultivate an environment that upholds personal dignity and promotes academic integrity by communicating with our students what academic integrity is, its importance in relation to achieving the course outcomes, and fostering interactions conducive to its practice. We do not purposefully seek out instances of academic misconduct for the purpose of questioning a student’s honesty and integrity; however, if evidence of misconduct arises, we act in accordance with the guidelines established by the Office of Student Conduct
We support the practice of cultivating a culture of academic excellence and integrity which is accomplished within a community framework of shared responsibility between the institution, student, and instructor.
Approved by American River College Academic Senate 2-11-2021