The document outlines the Academic Honor Code for freshman orientation at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, emphasizing the importance of integrity and the consequences of academic dishonesty. It details definitions of violations, potential penalties for various offenses, and the procedures for handling cases of dishonesty. Faculty are advised to communicate the code effectively and take measures to prevent academic dishonesty.

1. Freshman Orientation 2009University of North Carolina at Pembroke ACADEMIC HONOR CODEPresented By: Calana Smith

2. OverviewStatement of PrinciplesDefinition of ViolationsPenaltiesProcedures for Handling CasesAdvice to the FacultyIntegrity & Honesty

3. Statement of PrinciplesDishonestyDefrauds Instructors Unfair To HONEST Students Disservice to Society Instructors are required to enforce the policyStudents are accountable to the academic communityBecome committed to upholding and encouraging honesty and integrity at UNCP

4. Definition of Violations

5. PenaltiesFirst OffenseFormal Written ReprimandReduced Grade in assignment or courseViolation remains on file for 5 yearsSecond & Third OffenseFirst Offense PenaltiesSuspension for set period of timeDismissal for indefinite period of time

6. Procedures for Handling CasesInvestigation & Evidence CollectionUnderstanding Settlement ProceduresPurpose of Campus Hearing BoardRights to appeal via Campus Appeal Board

7. Advice to the FacultyUnderstand UNCP’s Academic Honor CodeUse course syllabi to communicate UNCP’s Academic Honor CodeTake preventative measures to avoid academic dishonesty

8. Integrity & HonestyThe Academic Honor Code forbids cheating, plagiarism, abuse of academic materials, fabrication, or falsification of information, and complicity in academic dishonesty.“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not”. Oprah Winfrey,An updated version of the Academic Honor Code is located in the Student Affairs section of the university’s website http://www.uncp.edu/sa/pol_pub/honor_code.htm