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Because college and university faculty members exercise discretion when addressing their students’ misuse of artificial Intelligence (AI), the same and similar violations can result in radically different disciplinary...

Many high schools offer students the ability to take classes that offer both high school and college credit. These can be a great way for students to advance their education, get a taste of what college is like, and satisfy some...

The line between academic assistance and systemic cheating is disappearing faster than ever. A new wave of AI “homework agents” can now log directly into platforms like Canvas to watch lectures, participate in...

Imagine two students caught cheating on the same exam, in the same class, at the same university. One is processed through the academic integrity office, while the other is referred to the dean of students for a conduct violation....

Although AI has been readily used by the public for more than 4 years, many private schools and colleges are still struggling to define Acceptable Usage of AI in the academic setting. Unfortunately, students are getting caught in...

A recent article from The Cuestonian captures a problem students across the country are now facing: being accused of using artificial intelligence even when they insist the work is their own. The story describes students who feel...

Artificial intelligence is entering classrooms — and with it comes a new challenge: students being accused of cheating based on unreliable technology. Across the country, schools are using AI detection tools to flag assignments...

Let’s say a student files a complaint against a professor — for bias, harassment, or misconduct. Weeks or months later, that same professor accuses the student of academic misconduct. The student suddenly finds themselves...

You might know what to do if you feel you are experiencing discrimination on campus at your college or university. But what if you bravely come forward to voice your discrimination claim, only to be dismissed because of your...

It’s every student’s nightmare: just as midterms hit full swing, you get an email from your professor saying, “We need to talk.” Or maybe they pull you aside after class with a serious look and a few pointed...

A University of Michigan student has filed suit after she was accused of—and subsequently suspended for—submitting a “fake” doctor’s note recommending an academic accommodation for insomnia. In the suit, “Jane...

It’s almost impossible to tell when a student’s used AI to produce written work for a course, especially for professors and TAs trying to read through a deep stack of papers, one after another. When they come across a...

You’ve attended every class and taken really good notes, and you studied long and hard for the exam, which was online. The outcome? You’re now facing disciplinary proceedings because the AI-proctoring tool says you...

Many of the adaptations colleges and universities had to make during the COVID pandemic have now been incorporated into regular campus life. One of these is the practice of moving exams, quizzes, and other coursework online. What...

Academic misconduct cases are nothing new; they’ve likely been around since the first scholars put quill to parchment. According to a recent report out of MIT, however, it turns out that accusations of cheating, plagiarism,...

It is no secret that engaging in academic misconduct, or cheating, is rampant in universities. Although cheating has been a problem for a long time, as a result of AI, electronic devices, and other technology, it has never been...

Artificial intelligence is useful in many situations, but there is also widespread concern about its potential to cause harm. One prominent example is how it’s already proven to be a popular tool for academic dishonesty....

Online classes have made education more flexible than ever, but they’ve also created new risks for students. A Kennesaw State University graduate recently experienced these risks when she was accused of cheating after...

The pressure of today’s competitive academic environment can tempt some students to participate in contract cheating—paying a third party to complete coursework, write essays, or even take exams on their behalf. These...