Drew University has established standards of academic integrity and procedures governing violations of them, and has published those standards in its Academic Integrity Policy. These basic standards apply to all work done at Drew, and students are expected to study and comply with these principles. 

Students come to Drew with a variety of academic preparations. For this reason, it may be appropriate to treat a first violation of academic integrity as an opportunity for education.  This might be especially appropriate in cases of improper or insufficient citation or excessive collaboration, particularly if the offender is a first year student.  In such cases, if the student, the instructor, and the Dean of the College agree that it is appropriate, the faculty member bringing the accusation may elect to resolve the matter without a full hearing before the Committee on Academic Integrity.  One resolution might require the student to revise the offending assignment and resubmit it to the instructor of the course, perhaps after consulting with a writing tutor at the Writing Center.  In other circumstances, a “make up” assignment might be more appropriate. If the resubmitted assignment demonstrates mastery of the standards of academic integrity previously violated, there will be no further penalty, and the faculty member will determine a grade for the assignment and the course as he or she sees fit. 

When this alternative resolution procedure is invoked, this form and a copy of all relevant documentation will be placed on file in the office of the Dean of the College, where it will remain until the file is destroyed (see Daniel's’ Dictionary for further information on the handling of student files). This documentation will be considered at the penalty phase of the hearing if the student is found to have committed another breach of academic integrity.

Student name:.......................................................................................................

Instructor name:....................................................................................................

Class (name, number, & section):........................................................................

Date:......................................

The student named above has admitted to misusing sources in the class named above as follows:
 (Please describe the assignment and the nature of the violation, and attach a copy of the assignment, the offending text, and highlighted copies of any misused texts that are available/relevant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Student:
I understand the accusation and the seriousness of any breach of academic integrity.  I am aware that a copy of this document will be placed on file in the office of the Dean of the College, where it will remain until the file is destroyed (see Daniel's Dictionary).  I also understand that if I am found guilty of a breach of academic integrity in the future, this document and the material from this case will be used as evidence of a first offense in the penalty phase of the hearing and the penalty will be more severe than it would be for a first offense.

Student signature:.............................................................................  Date:...................................
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Faculty:
If the student satisfactorily completes the above, please date and sign this form:

I am satisfied with the work the student has completed as a result of this alternative resolution, and believe that the student now possesses the knowledge to avoid similar infractions in the future.

Faculty signature:..............................................................................  Date:...................................

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Please send this form with a copy of the assignment, the offending text, and copies of any relevant misused texts that are available, to the office of the Dean of the College.  A copy of this form will be sent to the student and to you, and the original will be placed on file, where it will remain until the file is destroyed (see Daniel's Dictionary).