Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is rooted in ethical integrity. According to the International Center for Academic Integrity, academic integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. It is individual, organizational, institutional, and societal. Academic integrity focuses on conduct that expresses itself in the classroom and other areas of professional practice.
All OTD students will be held accountable to the Academic Integrity policies detailed in the Institute Catalog. As an institution preparing future health care professionals, the highest standards of ethical behavior are expected of all members of the Institute’s community. Students have the obligation and responsibility to understand what is and is not acceptable conduct relative to academic integrity.
Violations of academic integrity include cheating, plagiarism, distortion of materials related to a student’s performance, and collusion. Any violations of academic integrity that result in a grading penalty or any other formal recommendation for academic or disciplinary action are reported by the faculty member to the Chair or Director of the student’s program and are reviewed by the Committee on Academic Policies and Procedures (CAPP). In the instance of an egregious violation or more than one offense, disciplinary action up to and including dismissal is at the discretion of the department. Violations of academic integrity are reported to the Dean of Students and Alumni Services. Students should refer to the full policy on Academic Integrity in the Institute Catalog or discuss the matter with the appropriate faculty member or advisor.
Each year the Institute compiles and publicly shares an Institute-wide report of violations related to academic integrity. The full report can be found on the Institute website.
All new students must attest that they have read and understand this policy before the start of classes. This is done by logging onto your IOnline account. After you have logged in, go to the student menu then look for the section labeled “Conditions of Enrollment”. In this section, you will see the link to the Academic Integrity Policy. Read through the policy in detail and then check the box at the bottom indicating that you have read and understood the policy.