Cocky Never Cheats: Academic Integrity & the Honor Code at USC

This program discusses the importance of academic integrity at USC. It specifically addresses the Honor Code, ways to prevent cheating including available campus resources, how cheating impacts students at USC, and reviews a sample case.;

Learning Outcomes

Cocky Never Cheats supports University 101 learning outcomes:

I. Foster Academic Success

c) Recognize the purpose and value of academic integrity and describe the key themes related to the Honor Code at the University of South Carolina.

II. Help Students Discover and Connect with the University of South Carolina

a) Identify appropriate campus resources and opportunities that contribute to their educational experience, goals, and campus engagement.

b) Develop and apply skills that contribute to building positive relationships with peers, staff and faculty.

As a result of this presentation, students will:

• Be able to describe the University’s Honor Code.
• Be able to identify and locate resources related to academic integrity.
• Be able to evaluate the importance of academic integrity on the value of their USC degree.

Program Description

Presented by a professional staff member or a graduate student from the Office of Academic Integrity and a student member of the Carolina Judicial Council, presenters will have a power-point presentation that includes active dialogue between the presenters and the participants along with a case study for review.

Topics covered include:

• Introduction of the Honor Code and its rules
• Differences between the Carolinian Creed and the Honor Code
• Ways students can prevent cheating, including available resources on campus
• Discussion and clarification of typical "gray areas" of potential cheating
• Case study review - go over facts of case, get student input on what they think happened
• Review of the process of referral to the Office of Academic Integrity and the possible sanctions a student may receive for an Honor Code violation
• Discussion on how academic integrity (or dishonesty) impacts your education and the value of your USC degree

To schedule this presentation, please call 777-4333.