Continuing students will remain on probation until their cumulative GPA reach the required minimum. First-time and transfer main campus students may have probation lifted during their first semesters if they are progressing satisfactorily at the five-week and nine-week periods. First-time and transfer online-only students may have probation lifted upon successful completion of online term-A courses. After two consecutive semesters of academic probation with no marked improvement, students will be asked to submit an appeal to defer their dismissal for an additional semester. Any students who do not petition will be academically dismissed for failure to comply with their academic contract. Any students subject to academic dismissal may be granted a deferral of dismissal of up to two semesters to retake failed courses. If the minimum cumulative GPA is achieved during the deferment period, the academic dismissal will be cancelled. If the minimum cumulative GPA is not achieved, the dismissal will go into effect, and students cannot apply for readmission until one semester has passed.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND PLAGIARISM Academic Integrity Policy
Academic integrity is the cornerstone of scholarly pursuit and Christian character in our academic community. It embodies the Christian ethical principles of honesty, personal responsibility, and respect for others. Rooted in our commitment to love God with all our mind (Matthew 22:37), academic integrity is not merely about avoiding dishonesty; it is an active commitment to upholding truth, fostering intellectual growth, and glorifying God through our academic pursuits. This sacred endeavor honors God and reflects our calling to "do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15), and to be "transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2). Any action that compromises these principles undermines the educational process and falls short of the Christian character we are called to embody.
At Davis College, academic integrity includes, but is not limited to: • Honesty in all academic work, including exams, papers, projects, and assignments. • Ethical use and proper acknowledgment of others' ideas and research. • Responsibility for one's own learning and academic progress. • Diligence, critical thinking, and commitment to excellence in all academic tasks.
Academic Dishonesty: Types and Associated Policy Violations:
1. Plagiarism: Submitting someone else's work, ideas, or research as one's own without proper acknowledgment. Includes: Copying or paraphrasing without citation. Submitting the work of others (students or outside sources) as one’s own. Reusing one's own work for different courses without permission. 2. Cheating: Engaging in dishonest practices during assessments. Includes: Looking at another student's test paper. Using unauthorized materials or aids during tests or exams. Communicating with others during a test. 3. Unauthorized Collaboration: Collaborating with others on assignments without permission. Includes: Working with classmates when individual work is required.
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