Student Code of Ethics

Demonstrate engagement with education by being prepared for class, arriving on time, participating actively in classroom activities, and displaying self-reliance in learning.
Build community through interactions that demonstrate a passion for learning and respect for diversity.
Aspire to academic excellence by studying or practicing skills 2–3 hours per credit hour/week, proving mastery of course components with integrity and honesty.
Collaborate with fellow students and instructors by listening carefully, sharing ideas, and respecting class rules and deadlines.
Inspire each other to set and reach short-term and long-term academic goals; evidence a commitment to these goals.
Display intellectual curiosity, visualize new ways of thinking and learning, and respectfully discuss ideas and issues throughout the campus.
Show commitment that honors the college community and contributes to its ongoing life, demonstrating respect for the dedication to learning.

Student Code of Conduct: Academic Dishonesty

The following regulations describe offenses for which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated. Eastern Iowa Community College District (EICCD) expects students to uphold a high standard of conduct, obey the law, show respect for authority, maintain integrity and honor in academic work, and observe conduct appropriate for the institution. Students failing to meet these standards may face disciplinary action.

Academic Dishonesty

College deans may initiate disciplinary proceedings against students accused of academic dishonesty. This includes, but is not limited to, cheating on tests, plagiarism, and collusion.

EICCD Statement on Academic Honesty

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Plagiarism and other forms of cheating are serious offenses and will result in consequences. Plagiarism is presenting someone else's words or ideas as your own.

You are plagiarizing if you:

Use direct quotes without quotation marks and proper citation.
Paraphrase without crediting the source.
Present another's ideas as your own without citing the source.
Submit material written by someone else as your own (including purchased or borrowed work).
Submit a paper or assignment with so much help that it no longer reflects your own work.

You are cheating if you:

Copy someone else's exam or homework.
Allow another student to copy your work or submit it as their own.
Refer to unauthorized materials during an exam.
Submit a paper or assignment with excessive outside help.
Pass test answers to another student.

Cheating and plagiarism, whether intentional or accidental, are serious offenses.

Consequences

Disciplinary Action by Instructor: The instructor may assign a zero, reduce the grade, or assign an F for the course. A report is sent to the Dean or College Official, with a copy to the student.
Student Appeal: Students may appeal the finding to the Dean or Authorized College Official. An informal hearing will be held and further appeal procedures are outlined in the Student Handbook.

Alternatives

Academic dishonesty is unnecessary. Students are encouraged to:

Ask instructors about proper use of sources and collaboration rules.
Consult recognized handbooks for citing source materials.
Use college support centers such as the Skills Center (MCC), Writing Center (SCC), or Skills Shop (CCC).