Author: Kyle Wilson

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to raise awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the month of October, it is discussing weapons policy.

Did you know that weapons policy is defined as “engaging in the possession, use, sale, distribution, or display of any firearm, replica firearm, ammunition, weapon, replica weapon or similar device unless expressly permitted by law and/or university policy. This includes the use of any object or material to cause or threaten physical harm. For a listing of prohibited weapons refer to Section 11.19/Prohibiting Weapons on University Property.”

More details regarding hazing and other policies in the Student Code of Conduct can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is here to help ensure that all students’ experiences are safe. As a faculty or staff member, if you need to report any potential conduct issues to the SCCS office through the school year, use the conduct incident response form. If you want to explore other reporting forms at Wichita State, visit wichita.edu/reportit.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the month of October, it is discussing weapons policy.

Did you know that weapons policy is defined as “engaging in the possession, use, sale, distribution, or display of any firearm, replica firearm, ammunition, weapon, replica weapon or similar device unless expressly permitted by law and/or university policy. This includes the use of any object or material to cause or threaten physical harm. For a listing of prohibited weapons refer to Section 11.19/Prohibiting Weapons on University Property.”

More details regarding weapons and other policies in the Student Code of Conduct can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is here to help ensure that your student experience is safe. To report any potential conduct issues to the office through the school year, use the conduct incident response form. If you want to explore other reporting forms at Wichita State, visit wichita.edu/reportit.

Faculty interested in learning more about the academic integrity policies and process at Wichita State can join one of the next academic integrity 101 sessions of the fall 2024 semester from Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS), where it will discuss:

• Policy 2.17/student academic integrity
• Reporting academic integrity violations to SCCS
• Academic integrity processes
• Helpful resources for faculty and instructors

The course is intended for faculty only. To register for any of the remaining sessions offered through the 2024-25 academic year, go to the myTraining section of the myWSU portal and search for “academic integrity 101.” The next session will be hosted Tuesday, Oct. 22. For questions, reach out to SCCS at SCCS@wichita.edu.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to share a helpful resource regarding artificial intelligence and academic integrity with students at WSU. The guide, which can be found on the SCCS website, discusses three possible scenarios with artificial intelligence and how it could violate academic integrity policy.

1. Enhancement over substitution
2. Practice ethical behavior
3. Utilize transparency in your work

It is important to read your instructors’ syllabus as they should discuss whether the use of artificial intelligence is allowed or banned in that specific course. Note that if artificial intelligence is banned in that specific course, the use of artificial intelligence by a student will always be a violation of academic integrity. If you believe a report needs to be made to SCCS due to an academic integrity issue by another student, fill out the academic integrity form at wichita.edu/reportit.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to share a helpful resource regarding artificial intelligence and academic integrity with faculty and staff at WSU. The guide, which can be found on the SCCS website, discusses three possible scenarios with artificial intelligence and how it could violate academic integrity policy.

1. Enhancement over substitution
2. Practice ethical behavior
3. Utilize transparency in your work

It is important to discuss in your syllabus whether the use of artificial intelligence is allowed or banned in your course. Note that if artificial intelligence is banned in your course, the use of artificial intelligence by a student will always be a violation of academic integrity. If you believe a report needs to be made to SCCS due to an academic integrity issue in your course, fill out the academic integrity form at wichita.edu/reportit.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to raise awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the month of October, it is discussing Academic Integrity.

Did you know that Academic Integrity is any act or action which includes:

• Plagiarism
• Unauthorized use or possession of materials or resources
• Unauthorized collaboration or consultation
• Fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of information
• Academic interference
• Unauthorized resubmission
• Facilitation of academic misconduct
• Bribery
• Unauthorized sale, distribution or receipt of academic materials
• Research misconduct as identified in policy 9.13/Misconduct in Research.

More details regarding Academic Integrity violations can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Academic Integrity Handbook.

As a faculty or staff member, you are required to report academic integrity issues to the SCCS office, if outcomes are assigned to the student, such as an assignment grade reduction, course grade reduction, assignment resubmission, etc. Use the academic integrity report form. To explore other reporting forms (such as the Conduct Reporting Form) at Wichita State, visit the Report It webpage (wichita.edu/reportit).

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to raise awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the month of October, it is discussing Academic Integrity.

Did you know that Academic Integrity is any act or action which includes:

• Plagiarism
• Unauthorized use or possession of materials or resources
• Unauthorized collaboration or consultation
• Fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of information
• Academic interference
• Unauthorized resubmission
• Facilitation of academic misconduct
• Bribery
• Unauthorized sale, distribution or receipt of academic materials
• Research misconduct as identified in policy 9.13/Misconduct in Research.

More details regarding Academic Integrity violations can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Academic Integrity Handbook.

To report any potential academic integrity issues to the SCCS office through the school year, use the academic integrity report form. To explore other reporting forms at Wichita state, visit the Report It webpage (wichita.edu/reportit).

Wichita State has a single website for all students, staff and faculty to utilize for reporting any incidents of concerning behavior. If you see something that gives you cause for concern, submit any information you have through the appropriate form on the website. The website includes reporting forms for:

• Care Team – used to report any person who is concerned about the health or safety of a WSU student, employee, visitor or the campus community at large
• Title IX/Discrimination – used to report any discrimination on the basis of sex and all forms of protected characteristic discrimination
• Bias Incident – used to report any bias related incidents
• Student Advocate – used to report any student complaint, where the student advocate can help provide resources and resolution options
• Conduct – used to report behavior that is disruptive to the campus community, infringes on any person’s ability to successfully pursue their academic progress, violates the Student Code of Conduct, or puts others or themselves in danger
• Academic Integrity – used to report violations of the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual Section 2.17 / Student Academic Integrity
• Clery – used to report any clery crimes

Remember that if there is an emergency, always call University Police at 316-978-3450 or dial 911.

The office of Student Conduct and Community Standards is looking for students to join its Academic Integrity and Student Conduct hearing boards. This is an opportunity to gain community service hours and have a lasting impact on your college campus.

Along with the training to be an active and engaged board member, you will also get to help create the future of what these boards look like. Serving on the Academic Integrity Committee or Student Conduct Board will allow you to meet and work with amazing faculty and staff at WSU, engage with your peers and broaden your network.

If you have any questions or are interested in joining, reach out to Christine Yim at christine.yim@wichita.edu.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to share a helpful resource regarding managing conflict with students at WSU. The guide, which can be found on the Student Conduct website, discusses five easy steps to better manage conflict:

• Get in the right mindset
• Analyze the conflict
• Address the conflict
• Focus on the future
• Use your resources

These tips can be helpful in your everyday life on- or off-campus, but it’s also important to know that you are not alone in managing your conflict. If you ever feel like the conflict is too much for you to handle, SCCS offers conflict management as part of its services and are happy to help. Additionally, if you feel that you are unsafe due to a conflict, call the University Police Department at 316-978-3450. If you believe a report needs to be made to SCCS due to the conflict, you can fill out the conduct incident response form.