Students are responsible for awareness of the University’s Administrative Guidelines on Academic Integrity and for demonstrating honest and ethical behavior in their academic work. Such behavior includes:

  • Adhering to the Panther Code of Honor and the PVAMU Honor Affirmation Statement;
  • Following the instructor’s rules and processes related to academic integrity as directed in the course syllabi and related course documents;
  • Asking the instructor for clarification if the standards of academic performance are not clear;
  • Asking the instructor for clarification if the syllabi, assignments, or grading policies are unclear;
  • Helping to foster a campus environment where academic integrity is expected and respected;
  • Treating each other with courtesy and respect and helping to foster a classroom environment in which all students are treated with courtesy and respect.

Students will be asked to add the PVAMU Honor Affirmation Statement and their signature to each assignment to reinforce and affirm their adherence to the Panther Code of Honor (signature can be hand-written or electronic).

“I affirm on my honor that I will abstain from dishonesty in all scholastic work.”

Students may be asked to affirm their awareness of the Panther Code of Honor at various points during the academic semester. This affirmation reminds students that they have already agreed to adhere to the standards of academic integrity, as outlined in the PVAMU Student Handbook and the University Administrative Guidelines on Academic Integrity.

Academic Integrity Review Board (AIRB)

Procedures for Resolving Cases of Academic Integrity Policy Violations

1

The faculty member suspects a Level III or Level IV Allegation of Academic Misconduct and refers the case to the Chair of the AIRB.

2

The Chair of the AIRB notifies the student.

3

The student has the option of having an Administrative Meeting with the AIRB Chair or his/her designee and the AIRB Co-Chair or his/her designee, instead of a full board hearing with the AIRB.  OR  The student opts for a full Academic Integrity Review Board (AIRB) Hearing.

4

The student is found not responsible for the allegation(s). AIRB Chair notifies the student and the faculty member of the outcome (within 10 business days). The case is considered closed.  OR  The student is found responsible for the allegation(s) and is assigned sanction(s). AIRB Chair notifies the student about the decision (within 10 business days).

5

The student appeals the decision (within 5 business days). A written appeal is sent to the Provost & Senior Vice President for review. Provost makes the final decision and notifies the student and faculty member (within 15 business days). OR  The student chooses not to appeal. AIRB Chair notifies the faculty member, and the Department Head and the Dean of the student’s school/college of major of the outcome (within 10 business days).