The SPH Academic Responsibility Committee is concerned with academic integrity and discipline and was established to handle infractions or alleged infractions of the University Rule of Student Academic Responsibility. The Rule is intended to prohibit all forms of academic dishonesty, and includes such matters as giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on any academic work, and plagiarism. The current goal of the SPH Academic Responsibility Committee is to quickly and judiciously handle any cases or allegations brought forward by faculty or instructors against students for infractions of the Rule of Student Academic Responsibility. The Committee is composed of four faculty and two students. Members are appointed by the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs upon recommendation by Department Chairs and typically serve a period up to three academic years.
Members meet only when allegations have been made and a case is in process.
The Chair of the Committee is appointed by the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and typically serves in that capacity for 1-2 years. The Committee is composed of the Director of Distance Education, four faculty members, three ex-officio members, and one student. Faculty members are appointed by the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs upon recommendation by Department Chairs and typically serve a period up to three academic years. Committee Chair and Chair Responsibilities. The Director of Distance Education serves as the Chair of the Committee.