OF RECORD: Report of the Office of Student Conduct


 To the University Community:

The Office of Student Conduct periodically prepares reports to inform the University Community about the character and extent of the work of the Disciplinary System, including the nature of violations of University rules and regulations and the sanctions imposed.

These reports are made, in part, to provide an accurate and informative picture of the kinds of misconduct which are brought to the attention of our office and the variety of ways in which these matters get resolved. At the same time, we are mindful of our obligation under our Charter to protect the confidentiality of individual students.

With respect to the report itself, please note the following: we have separated "Type of Incidents" of misconduct into broad, generally understood categories. It is important to stress that the categories and accompanying numbers represent the kinds of complaints received, not disciplinary charges filed nor individuals ultimately found responsible for misconduct.

Further, please note that many incidents involve more than one student which is why the number of respondents so far exceeds the number of cases.

Finally, we have, pursuant to the mandate of our Charter, increasingly attempted to resolve disciplinary and other referrals through mediation or other informal, constructive means. Those of you familiar with our previous reports to the community will see a greater emphasis placed on these alternative means of solving some disputes, where appropriate.

There is no substitute for student and faculty input, consultation and participation in the disciplinary process. This report, while meant to be informative, ideally should serve only as a catalyst for candid discussion about conduct and academic integrity issues of concern to our community. In that spirit, I welcome any comments or questions regarding this report or any other aspect of our disciplinary process.

I can be reached at (215) 898-5651 or by e-mail at goldfarm@pobox.upenn.edu.

--Michele A. Goldfarb, Director, Office of Student Conduct

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1998-1999 Annual Statistical Case Report

I. Incidents Received September 1, 1998 to August 31, 1999
Academic Integrity Conduct Total
Disciplinary Cases (Incidents) 43 105 148
Total Respondents
49 178 227
Undergraduate
41 172 213
Graduate 8 5 13
Fraternity Cases (Incidents)*: 16
Additional Disputes Referred to the University Mediation Program: 20
* Some fraternities were involved in more than one incident.

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II. Type of Incidents (Categories based on initial allegations only; does not necessarily reflect final charge)

Code of Academic Integrity

Incidents Number of Respondents
Alter Examination/Paper for Regrade 6
Cheating 5
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 11
Misconduct During Examination 1
Misrepresentation of Academic Records 2
Multiple Submission 2
Plagiarism 23
Unfair Advantage 3

Code of Student Conduct

Incidents Number of Respondents
Alcohol (3 categories) 104
  • Referred to OSC for Disciplinary Action
22
  • Investigation Completed by OSC and then Referred to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs for Final Resolution/Sanctioning
4
  • Incidents Received from College Houses and Academic Services for Record Keeping Only. Sanctioned In-House
78
Alcohol (second offense) 4
Assault 12
Burglary 1
Computer Misuse/Piracy 10
Disorderly Conduct 22
Disturbance/Investigation of Person 2
Drug 3
E-Mail Threats/Unethical Use 9
Fire Code 4
Fraud 1
Fraudulent Use of Penn ID 1
False Identity 2
Harassment 10
Hazing 7
Indecent/Sexual Misconduct 1
Kidnapping 1
Miscellaneous Security Violation 1
Misrepresentation of Status to University 1
Noise 18
Propulsion of Object 10
Recklessly Endangering Another Person 1
Retail Theft/Shoplifting 3
Sexual Harassment 2
Theft 9
Threats 1
Use or Possession of Airguns/Firearms 3
Use or Possession of Fake ID Card 2
Vandalism 21

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III. Resolution of Cases

Resolution of Case Per Individual Respondent Academic Integrity Conduct Total
Signed Agreement 32 56 88
Hearing 3 1 4
No Formal Disciplinary Action (Informal Resolution with No Further Action Taken) 13 33 46I
nvestigation Completed by OSC and then Referred to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs for Final Resolution/Sanctioning 0 14 14
Incidents Received from College Houses and Academic Services for Record Keeping Only. Sanctioned In-House 0 95 95
Unresolved Cases 0 3 3

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IV. Sanction Information (Information provided for probation or more serious sanction only)
Sanction Academic Integrity Conduct Total
Probation(Range of Charges: Alter Examination/Paper for Regrade; Facilitating Academic Dishonesty; Multiple Submission; Plagiarism; Unfair Advantage; Alcohol; Assault; Computer Misuse/Piracy; Disorderly Conduct; Disturbance; E-mail Threats/Unethical Use; Harassment; Retail Theft/ Shoplifting; Use or Possession of Airguns/Firearms) 18 12 30
Suspension/Withdraw
Suspension
10 1 11
Withdraw (Range of Charges: Cheating; Misconduct During Examination; Misrepresentation of Academic Records; Plagiarism; Theft; Vandalism)
1 0 1
Expulsion (Range of Charges: Alter Examination/Paper for Regrade; Cheating) 1 0 1

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Almanac, Vol. 46, No. 18, January 25, 2000

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