Academic Integrity Policies
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Professor Judy Nichols
English Comp 101
9 Nov. 2012
Academic Integrity Policies: Oklahoma State University and
The University of Texas Cheating has always foreshadowed failure and for top notch universities such as Oklahoma State University (OSU) and the University of Texas (UT) this has been a significant problem that these institutions have been strived to stop. Cheating has been generated as an easier way out and not only does this occur in schools it also has become a societal problem. It has been labeled as a “shortcut to success” and in order for OSU and UT to uphold justice, these schools have developed policies based on how they view academic integrity. OSU and UT have been perceived amongst the top ranked colleges associated with the Big 12 Conference. Although winning numerous championships in sports, OSU and UT have also brought attention to world of academics. In 1839, UT established its school under the hands of the Congress of the Republic of Texas in Austin, Texas as Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M). OSU had similar ideas being built in the same institution. In 1890, oringinally known as Oklahoma A & M, OSU built its foundation in Stillwater, Oklahoma aquainted with the idea that the school would be able to brand future successful students. Not only have these schools been known for its acceleration of success in sports but its academic achievement as well. Both schools offer programs to enhance student integrity such as various amounts of campus based clubs or majors that fit student interests. Today 24,390 students are enrolled at OSU and comparing to UT, which holds roughly 52,261 students, the issues of cheating are just as important for each university. With thousands of students roaming the campuses, it would be hard to catch every act of academic dishonesty. In an attempt to uphold integrity on campus OSU and UT have created general polices to help limit the threat of academic dishonesty. Cheating has always
Professor Judy Nichols
English Comp 101
9 Nov. 2012
Academic Integrity Policies: Oklahoma State University and
The University of Texas Cheating has always foreshadowed failure and for top notch universities such as Oklahoma State University (OSU) and the University of Texas (UT) this has been a significant problem that these institutions have been strived to stop. Cheating has been generated as an easier way out and not only does this occur in schools it also has become a societal problem. It has been labeled as a “shortcut to success” and in order for OSU and UT to uphold justice, these schools have developed policies based on how they view academic integrity. OSU and UT have been perceived amongst the top ranked colleges associated with the Big 12 Conference. Although winning numerous championships in sports, OSU and UT have also brought attention to world of academics. In 1839, UT established its school under the hands of the Congress of the Republic of Texas in Austin, Texas as Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M). OSU had similar ideas being built in the same institution. In 1890, oringinally known as Oklahoma A & M, OSU built its foundation in Stillwater, Oklahoma aquainted with the idea that the school would be able to brand future successful students. Not only have these schools been known for its acceleration of success in sports but its academic achievement as well. Both schools offer programs to enhance student integrity such as various amounts of campus based clubs or majors that fit student interests. Today 24,390 students are enrolled at OSU and comparing to UT, which holds roughly 52,261 students, the issues of cheating are just as important for each university. With thousands of students roaming the campuses, it would be hard to catch every act of academic dishonesty. In an attempt to uphold integrity on campus OSU and UT have created general polices to help limit the threat of academic dishonesty. Cheating has always
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