Academic Integrity Hesston College Policy on Academic Integrity Hesston College students are expected to adhere to the ideal of academic integrity in all academic work. Academic honest, respect for the work of others, and respect for the learning environment are considered unbreakable standards in this college setting. Lack of academic integrity includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, misuse of library privileges, and inappropriate conduct within the learning environment.
Plagiarism is defined as presenting the work of someone else as one's own.
Cheating is defined as giving or receiving unauthorized assistance with assignments or examinations. Misuse of library privileges includes damaging materials, taking materials from the library without checking them out and keeping materials past the date for their return, or in other ways, disregarding the rights of other students to use the Library. Inappropriate conduct within the learning environment refers to behavior in the classroom or laboratory which is disrespectful of the opinions, creations, and safety of other students. Students who fail to maintain the standard of academic integrity are subject to disciplinary action that may include loss of credit in the course involved or dismissal from the college. Each incident will be reported to the Academic Development Committee.