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Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity Defined

Academic Integrity is "a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. From these values flow principles of behaviour that enable academic communities to translate ideals to action" (ICAI, Fundamental Values Project, 1999).

As a member of the Fleming College community you "have the responsibility to be honest with respect to academic matters and to be honest when dealing with members of the College community."  The college recognizes that academic integrity violations may occur intentionally or unintentionally, so it is important for everyone to understand the various types of violations and how to avoid them.

How can we show Academic Integrity?

The important values below help develop ethical behaviours that allow you to flourish in your academic program and in the world beyond Fleming College.

(noun)

To be free from fraud or deception; legitimate; truthful.

It begins with individual actions like being truthful with classmates and faculty, or citing others' ideas in your work. A foundation of honesty allows the college community to build trust, ensure fairness, gain and give respect and maintain responsibilities.

(ICAI, The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity, 2021)

(noun)

Assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.

Trust is built over time by the observing the behaviours of others and acting in a trustworthy manner one's self. Students build trust with faculty and classmates through the honest work they do in assignments and assessments. Faculty build trust through open and honest expectations and conversations with students throughout the year. As a pillar, trust will allow the Fleming community to flourish bother here and beyond our walls with our external partners and communities.

(ICAI, The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity, 2021)

(noun)

The quality or state of being fair, especially fair or impartial treatment, lack of favoritism toward one side or another.

Ensuring that students are treated fairly through the application of policies and procedures, and that students are engaged fairly in their academic work allows us to build a cultural of integrity across our campuses. Remaining impartial and open-minded in our work and discussions will assist in building trust among all members of our community.

(ICAI, The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity, 2021)

(noun)

High or special regard, esteem; the quality or state of being esteemed.

Having respect for yourself and others means not compromising your moral values and appreciating the diversity of other's thoughts and opinions. We provide respect for others by citing their words or ideas when we include them in our own works. Dynamic learning environments include learning from those that we do not always agree with in respectful and meaningful ways.

(ICAI, The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity, 2021)

(noun)

The quality or state of being responsible; moral, legal, or mental accountability; reliability, trustworthiness. 

Academic integrity is the shared responsibility of the entire Fleming College community. We are each accountable to ourselves and the college community in following our moral and ethical values. Working together we ensure that this shared responsibility is adhered to by students, staff, faculty and administration; role modelling behaviour and calling out behaviour that is counter to our shared vision.

(ICAI, The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity, 2021)

(noun)

The mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear or difficulty.

It takes courage and conviction to hold to your moral and ethical beliefs in the face of adversity. It takes courage to stand up for what is right, even when no one may be watching. As a fundamental value of academic integrity, courage allows you to put one foot in front of the other every day to reach towards your goals and aspirations no matter what barriers may be in your way. Exemplifying courage means you are a role model for those around you and have the strength of character to succeed now and in the future.

(ICAI, The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity, 2021)

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