The Academic Life section of the Student Handbook explains only information absent from or more complete than that in the Drake University General Bulletin . Consult the General Bulletin or deans offices for official University policies concerning academic life. A student who cheats or plagiarizes commits an offense against the entire University community. Cheating, plagiarism or dishonesty in academic work is cause for dismissal from the University.
Plagiarism is defined as misrepresenting another s ideas, phrases or discourse as one s own.
The penalty for cheating or plagiarism will vary from incident to incident. Initiation of action that can lead to a penalty is primarily the prerogative of the faculty member involved. The possible penalties include a reprimand, grade penalty, dismissal from the course and a recommendation for dismissal from the University. A student may appeal a charge of cheating or plagiarism in accordance with the appeal procedure of the appropriate college. The College of Arts and Science requires all students to proceed in full compliance with academic honesty and integrity polices in place at Drake.