Academic Integrity

Macalester College expects academic honesty from all students and faculty. Academic honesty encompasses accurate portrayal of contributions and appropriate use of resources. When a faculty member suspects a student of a violation of academic integrity, the faculty member should consult with the student about the suspected violation. If a misunderstanding has occurred, the matter can be settled amicably between the faculty member and the student. However, if it appears that there has been a clear violation of academic integrity standards, the incident is to be reported to the Dean of Academic Programs. Refer to the current Student Handbook for a complete description of the procedures for reporting and processing academic integrity violations.

Any student who is determined to have forged an adviser's or instructor's signature on a form requiring such a signature will receive a letter from the Dean of Academic Programs warning the student of the seriousness of such forgeries. The letter will also warn the student that if he or she is again caught forging a signature, a letter will be placed in the student's permanent record. If more than two such forgeries occur, appropriate sanctions will be taken.