Part-Time Faculty Handbook - Ventura College

Ask for questions to be sure all students understand the issues.
Supply a handout of the VC website section on Academic Honesty or have students work
with the website as an online laboratory activity.
Have all students sign and date a contract that states that they have received, read and
agree to abide by the Academic Honesty Policy.
Suggested Sequencing of Intervention When Issues of Plagiarism Arise
1. Document the plagiarized material. Turnitin is an online resource that is available to all
faculty for determining and documenting plagiarized material. Call or email Krista Wilbur at
ext. 1267 or Erika Tartt at ext. 1261 to set up an individual account for this resource or for
more information.
2. After documenting the plagiarized material, meet with the student, present your findings, and
listen to what the student has to say. In the course of the discussion, explore whether this is
an issue in which the student does not understand the concepts of quoting and documenting,
or whether this is an issue of academic dishonesty.
3. In the case of accidental plagiarism, you may want to have the student do exercises on
documentation, get tutoring, and eventually write another paper without a grade penalty.
4. In the case of intentional plagiarism, please consult with your academic Dean regarding the
following potential consequences:
Assign the paper an “F.”
Assign the paper an “F” and ask the student to write another for an additional grade.
Depending on the severity of the infraction, refer the student to the Assistant Dean,
Student Services for additional sanctions.
Additional Information on Ventura College Website
For additional information on academic honesty and writing a syllabus, access the Ventura College
website at: http://www.venturacollege.edu/faculty_staff/academic_resources/index.shtml
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