Academic Integrity
Policies in Practice

Academic integrity underpins the credibility of CNC courses and credentials. By emphasizing honesty, fairness, and accountability, faculty reinforce expectations that protect the value of student work, support institutional reputation, and create a culture of trust in teaching and learning.

Academic integrity directly influences assignment design, assessment practices, and classroom culture. Incorporating clear expectations and consistent processes helps instructors prevent misconduct, support student growth, and ensure equitable learning opportunities that uphold both educational standards and student success.

Students’ views of academic integrity shape their confidence, motivation, and approach to coursework. When instructors frame integrity as part of learning rather than only compliance, students are more likely to engage authentically, take ownership of their work, and develop lifelong academic skills.

Academic misconduct includes plagiarism, cheating, impersonation, unauthorized collaboration, and reuse of work without permission. Faculty are responsible for recognizing these behaviors, using clear examples, and referring to the Academic Conduct Policy and Procedure to guide fair and consistent decisions.

When potential misconduct arises, faculty first meet with the student to clarify intent and address misunderstandings. Using CNC’s tiered approach, instructors determine whether an issue is unintentional or minor (Tier One), or requires formal reporting (Tier Two or Three), ensuring both fairness and accountability.