Academic integrity processes have long been an established part of university support systems for both students and staff, ensuring that qualifications remain credible and reflect the knowledge and abilities of graduating students. With the rise of Generative AI, however, those rules and norms have been evolving more quickly, making it harder for everyone to stay on top of what’s acceptable or not.
As the landscape shifts around us, we not only need to know where the latest information and resources are, but also whom to talk to when cases get complex.
Find trusted guidance when you need it
Academic misconduct can take many forms, including copying, sharing or paying for assessments, breaching exam conditions and copying or reworking material from generative AI tools without declaring use of the tool. If you suspect a student has breached academic integrity guidelines, knowing which processes to follow and who to talk to is key.
The Student misconduct and appeals site on Sharepoint has a wealth of clearly organised information and updates covering key concepts, processes and practical advice, including the latest information about GenAI tools. If you have questions about a suspected breach, remember to get in touch with your subject coordinator, course director or a Responsible Academic Officer in your faculty in the first instance.
For advice about any aspect of the student misconduct and appeals process at UTS and training options, contact the Student Misconduct and Appeals team.
Stay fresh and informed on academic integrity
Even the most experienced academic needs a refresher now and then, whether you’re embedding academic integrity guidance into a new subject or reviewing assessment approaches across a whole course. Academic integrity at UTS (available to staff on Sharepoint) has practical guidance on how to foster academic integrity with your students, including support on enhancing curriculum and assessments, and how to provide students with the knowledge, skills and support to maintain academic integrity.
If your students need to get on top of the basics or brush up their understanding of academic integrity, the Academic Integrity at UTS Canvas modules are a great place to start. You can find links to these and other ideas in The ‘other’ AI: 4 academic integrity questions answered.
Connecting with people who can help
If you’re trying to keep up with the latest in a fast-moving space like this, being in the right space and finding the right people to help can make all the difference. The Academic Integrity staff hub links you to help and advice, including one-on-one consultations and just-in-time support for assessments and curriculum design.
Responsible Academic Officers (RAOs) can also join the new Academic Integrity and Student Misconduct Teams site and connect with other faculty staff who are involved in managing this area, as well as staff from the UTS Education Portfolio and Governance Support Unit (GSU).
If you have questions or would like additional information on any of the resources above, drop us a line at Ed.Connect@uts.edu.au