Academic freedom is a fundamental right in any institution of higher learning.
Honesty and integrity are necessary preconditions of this freedom. Academic integrity requires that all academic work be wholly the product of an identified individual or individuals. Joint efforts are legitimate only when the assistance of others is explicitly acknowledged. Ethical conduct is the obligation of every member of the University community, and breaches of academic integrity constitute serious offenses. Maintenance of the standards of academic honesty and the successful administration of this policy depend on the mutual cooperation of faculty and students.