Academic Integrity Policy:
1. Academic integrity is essential to the mission of our institution. It is the responsibility of every member of the community to uphold the principles of academic integrity.
2. Academic integrity includes honesty, fairness, and respect for the intellectual property of others.
3. Violations of academic integrity include cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification of data.
4. Students who violate academic integrity will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to a failing grade, suspension, or expulsion.
5. Faculty members are responsible for promoting academic integrity in their courses and reporting suspected violations to the appropriate authorities.
Rules of Ethical Practices:
1. All members of the academic community must adhere to the highest ethical standards in all aspects of their work.
2. Ethical practices include respect for human dignity, confidentiality, fairness, and honesty.
3. Research involving human subjects must adhere to the highest ethical standards and be approved by the appropriate institutional review board.
4. The use of animals in research must adhere to national and international guidelines for the ethical treatment of animals.
5. All research must be conducted with the highest standards of scientific rigor and honesty.
Proper Conduct Policy:
1. All members of the academic community must conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful, professional, and appropriate for the academic environment.
2. Discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.
3. Faculty members, staff, and students are expected to treat each other with respect and to maintain a positive and supportive academic environment.
4. Any behavior that violates the principles of proper conduct may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or expulsion from the institution.
5. All members of the academic community must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
Copyright Violation disciplinary actions:
1. Warning or reprimand: A warning or reprimand may be issued for minor or first-time violations of copyright law. This may involve a written warning or a verbal reprimand from a supervisor or instructor.
2. Fines or restitution: In some cases, individuals who violate copyright law may be required to pay fines or provide restitution to the copyright owner for any damages incurred as a result of the violation.
3. Suspension or revocation of privileges: Institutions may suspend or revoke access to resources, such as Blackboard or library privileges, for individuals who violate copyright law.
4. Academic penalties: In academic settings, copyright violations may result in penalties such as failing a course or assignment, suspension or expulsion from the institution, or revocation of a degree.
5. Legal action: Copyright owners may pursue legal action against individuals who violate copyright law. This may result in fines, damages, or other legal penalties.
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Blackboard copyright policies
1. All course materials made available on Blackboard are protected by copyright law. It is your responsibility to comply with copyright laws and regulations when accessing and using these materials.
2. You may download and print course materials for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not share, distribute, or reproduce these materials in any way without the express permission of the copyright owner.
3. If you wish to use course materials for purposes beyond personal, non-commercial use, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. This includes, but is not limited to, using materials in publications, presentations, or other educational or scholarly activities.
4. If you believe that your copyright has been violated on Blackboard, please contact the course instructor or the institution's copyright officer immediately.
5. The institution respects the rights of copyright owners and expects all users of Blackboard to do the same. Failure to comply with copyright laws and regulations may result in disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion.
6. The institution provides resources and support to help faculty and students navigate copyright issues. If you have questions or concerns about copyright, please contact the institution's copyright officer or consult the institution's copyright policies and guidelines.