Accreditation - Hartnell College!!

Institutional Self Evaluation – 12-05-12
5. As members of their community, faculty have the rights and obligations of
other citizens. Faculty measure the urgency of these obligations in the light of
their responsibilities to their subject, to their students, to their profession, and
to their institution. When they speak or act as private persons, they avoid
creating the impression of speaking or acting for their college or university.
As citizens engaged in a profession that depends upon freedom for its health
and integrity, faculty have a particular obligation to promote conditions of
free inquiry and to further public understanding of academic freedom.
(II.A.88)
Self Evaluation
Faculty are guided by Board Policy and Academic Senate Statements to present information
fairly and objectively and to recognize the importance of distinguishing between
professionally accepted views and personal beliefs.
The college meets this standard.
Planning Agenda
None.
II.A.7.b
The institution establishes and publishes clear expectations concerning student academic
honesty and the consequences for dishonesty.
Descriptive Summary
Board Policy 5500 refers to the subject of student conduct, including ―the right to administer
suitable and proper corrective measures for misconduct.‖ (II.A.84) Board Policy 5505
specifically discusses the grievance policy for students. (II.A.89) A Student ―Code of
Conduct‖ and ―Policy on Cheating‖ are clearly addressed in the college Catalog and in the
newly revised ―Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.‖ (II.A.90, II.A.91)
Disciplinary actions when cheating or plagiarism occurs, as well as student grievance
policies, are further detailed. The Schedule of Classes (II.A.92) also references information
regarding standards of conduct, adherence to standards, and student grievance procedures.
Faculty are encouraged to include policies on cheating and plagiarism in their course syllabi.
The college has recently invested in a program designed to discourage plagiarism while
providing feedback on appropriate grammatical structure of written work. Turnitin.com was
introduced to faculty and staff with staff development training during fall 2012.
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