When a student has been accused of any type of misconduct–whether it involves an allegation with the potential for severe penalties, such as sexual assault or an alleged violation of a seemingly minor campus rule–that student is at risk of losing much more than they and their family realize. Consequences can include loss of scholarships, …

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Market research companies estimate that reputation accounts for more than 25% of a company’s market value today. For the S&P 500, that amounts to well over $11 trillion. The value of a good name and reputation for performance means more than ever. If you have been accused of academic misconduct, your reputation is at risk. …

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Not long ago, the greatest fear of some college professors was that their students were copying and plagiarizing content created by others. By engaging in this type of cheating, students were bypassing the educational process entirely. They weren’t learning about issues, developing their own opinions based on research, or formulating their observations into their own …

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It’s ironic that professors who believe students have misused technology to complete coursework often themselves misuse technology to support their accusations. But it is somewhat understandable. Professors who are pressed for time and nervous about the proliferation of artificial intelligence find it easy to rely on AI detection programs to determine whether students are cheating. …

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