Piedmont Technical College is a leader in
the opportunities provided for students by
distance learning. High standards of academic
integrity and classroom behavior are required
to facilitate an appropriate learning
environment and to foster a high standard of
personal integrity and professionalism.
Students agree that by taking a distance
learning course, the instructor or appropriate
center personnel, may need to take immediate
action upon observing academic dishonesty or
class disruption and that the student will
comply with any and all requests made by the
instructor or other personnel.
I. Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is submitting one's own
work and properly acknowledging the
contributions of others. Any violation of this
principle constitutes academic dishonesty and
may result in a failing grade and disciplinary
action. Forms of academic dishonesty include:
Plagiarism submitting all or part
of another's work as one's own in an
academic exercise such as an examination, a
computer program, or written assignment.
Cheating using or attempting to use
unauthorized materials on an examination or
assignment, such as using unauthorized texts
or notes or improperly obtaining (or
attempting to obtain) copies of an
examination or answers to an examination.
Collusion helping another commit an
act of dishonesty, such as substituting for
an examination or completing an assignment
for someone else.
Fabrication
altering or
transmitting, without authorization,
academic information or records.
Sanction for Academic Dishonesty: Each
incident of academic dishonesty will be
reported in writing to the Chief Student
Services Officer. The sanction for the first
incident of academic dishonesty will be a
score of zero on the particular item being
submitted. A second incident of academic
dishonesty will result in further disciplinary
action, up to and including suspension from
the college, according to the Student Code of
the South Carolina Technical College System.
II. Behavioral Integrity
Each student is expected to conduct
himself/herself in a manner that facilitates
learning in the classroom environment.
Attitudes and behaviors that nurture character
and ethical behavior include the following
core values:
Respect Showing regard,
consideration, and courtesy for the rights
and feelings of students and employees and
conducting oneself in a mature, dignified
manner.
Responsibility Distinguishing
between right and wrong and being held
accountable for ones actions.
Honesty being truthful, respecting
the property of others, and demonstrating
integrity.
Self-Discipline Controlling ones
actions and attitudes so as not to inflict
emotional and physical harm on others.
Sanction for Behavioral Disruptions: An
instructor may dismiss any student who causes
a behavioral disruption for the remainder of
that class period. The instructor shall
initiate a discussion with the student to
resolve the issue prior to the next class
meeting. A further disruption by the student
may result in a second dismissal and a
referral in writing by the faculty member to
the Chief Student Services Officer. A second
incident of Behavioral Disruption will result
in further disciplinary action, up to and
including suspension from the college,
according to the Student Code of the South
Carolina Technical College System.