

How Small Town Dynamics Change Academic Integrity Forever - Dr. Andrew Dunlap, Assistant Professor of Anatomy & Physiology, Arkansas State University - Beebe
10 snips Sep 25, 2025
Dr. Andrew Dunlap, Assistant Professor of Anatomy & Physiology at Arkansas State University–Beebe, shares insights on academic integrity, emphasizing that true integrity means submitting one's own work. He discusses the unique three-strike integrity policy he developed, involving a committee review process. Dunlap also navigates the challenges of integrating AI into education, highlighting ethical usage and teaching students to detect AI errors. He stresses the importance of direct communication and remediation for first violations, making academic honesty a collaborative effort.
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Integrity Means Submitting Your Own Work
- Andrew Dunlap defines academic integrity as turning in work that is genuinely yours and not someone else's.
- He frames integrity as essential for students entering health professions who must demonstrate true competence.
Form Cross‑Division Policy Teams
- Assemble cross-divisional committees to draft cohesive policies reflecting different assessment types.
- Include distance education and division reps to capture online and face-to-face perspectives.
Use A Three‑Strike Review Process
- Use a tiered three‑strike system for violations with increasing consequences per course.
- Route instructor reports to distance ed directors and deans for impartial review.