What are the penalties for Academic Dishonesty at Monmouth College?
Academic dishonesty undermines the trust necessary to pursue our educational goals; it damages the reputation of the college and the worth of a Monmouth degree. While an assessment of the student’s motive may influence the choice of punishment for acts of dishonesty, the claim that the act was unintentional does not excuse dishonesty. Monmouth students are expected to know how to avoid acts of dishonesty. When in doubt, ask a faculty member, include a citation, or avoid collaboration. The rules of the Faculty of Monmouth College state that, when a student has committed an act of academic dishonesty for the first time, the penalty for that act will be determined by the faculty member involved. You should be aware that many faculty members consider AUTOMATIC FAILURE IN THE COURSE to be the normal punishment for first offenses involving academic dishonesty. In situations which do not involve a particular course (e.g. plagiarism in a student publication) the Academic Dean will usually act
