This page provides instructors with essential guidance on understanding and engaging with the student conduct process at The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. It is designed to help faculty uphold academic integrity, support student learning, and navigate the reporting and resolution process effectively.
Overview of the Student Conduct Process
The UNC Student Conduct Procedures are designed to promote a safe, responsible, and academically honest learning environment. They support student learning, encourage healthy choices, and uphold community standards.
The Student Code of Conduct outlines expectations for all UNC students—including standards for academic integrity, classroom conduct, and community responsibility. The Code applies to both academic and non-academic misconduct and provides the foundation for all conduct actions.
The student conduct process is educational, fair, and focused on student development, rather than punitive. Its goals include:
- Upholding academic and community standards
- Supporting student learning and ethical development
- Ensuring due process and consistent procedures
- Maintaining a safe and equitable learning environment
Supporting Academic Integrity in Your Courses
Prevention of academic misconduct can include the following considerations:
Clear Expectations
Include clear academic integrity statements in syllabi and assignment instructions. Clarify permitted resources, collaboration levels, technology use, and citation expectations.
Proactive Communication
Discuss expectations early in the semester and before major assignments.
Assessment Design
Use varied assignment formats, process-based assessments, drafts, or oral checks to reduce opportunities for misconduct.
Early Referral When Needed
Timely reporting supports fairness, pattern recognition, and student learning.
Why This Matters
Academic integrity is essential to:
- Maintaining UNC’s academic standards
- Ensuring equity and fairness for all students
- Fostering ethical development and responsibility
- Supporting UNC’s commitment to dynamic learning and student success
The student conduct process is a collaborative effort between instructors and the Office of Student Conduct to preserve the Carolina academic experience.
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