Griffith seeks to promote a supportive culture that values ethical conduct and the core values of academic integrity (honesty and trust) among undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Key policies and documents
The University Council as of 7 December 2009 has approved a new Student Academic Misconduct Policy and associated Institutional Framework for Promoting Academic Integrity Among Students for implementation across the whole of the University from Semester 1, 2010. These policies apply to all undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. The primary objectives of these policies are to support academic staff in managing cases of suspected academic misconduct, and to assist students to avoid engaging in it. The previous Policy on Academic Misconduct has been rescinded, except as it applies to Research Higher Degree Students. The Framework places heavy emphasis on educating and informing students of appropriate conduct in assessment and is supported by a central university database for recording concerns about academic integrity and a Student Academic Integrity Co-ordinator.
The public Academic Integrity website points to key policies, definitions and support for implementation of the University's chosen strategies.
Griffith staff will find more detailed information about academic integrity and the processes for managing it in the Griffith portal under Managing your Teaching.
University committees
The Assessment Committee plays a key role in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the academic integrity process.