Graduate Programs Academic Policies Academic Integrity and Grade Appeals Academic integrity and grade appeal issues are extremely important in the faculty member-student relationship. Every university has policies and procedures with regard to handling academic integrity problems and grade appeal actions by students. The following guidelines are applicable for GSMT students. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Academic integrity is exemplified by a reasoned discussion between the student and instructor, a mutual respect for the learning and teaching process, and intellectual honesty in the pursuit of knowledge. Faculty, administrators, and students share the responsibility for academic integrity.
Academic dishonesty can take many forms.
Plagiarism is one form of academic dishonesty. If it is suspected that a student has plagiarized or demonstrated academic dishonesty, GSMT must follow an established USM policy and procedure for adjudication. This policy, titled the University System of Maryland Policy on Faculty, Student, and Institutional Rights and Responsibilities for Academic Integrity , is implemented by UMUC Policy 150.25, Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism , which is presented in Appendix L . All faculty should review this policy. Questions concerning the policy or its implementation may be directed to GSMT's Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.