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 these reports,
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. These reports,
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 these reports
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
Report of the Office of Student Conduct
I. Incidents
Received September 1, 2000 to August 31, 2001
|
|
Academic Integrity
|
Conduct
|
Total
|
|
Disciplinary Cases
(Incidents)
|
27
|
70
|
97
|
|
Total Respondents
|
30
|
116
|
146
|
|
Undergraduate
|
30
|
113
|
143
|
|
Graduate
|
0
|
3
|
3
|
|
Fraternity Cases
(Incidents)
|
|
|
4
|
|
Additional Disputes Referred to the University
Mediation Program
|
|
|
11
|
II. Type
Of Incidents
(Categories
based on initial allegations only; does not necessarily
reflect
final charge. Since students may have
more
than one type of incident of misconduct in any
one given
case, the numbers below do not reflect distinct
individual
students.)
|
Code of Academic Integrity Incidents
|
Number of Respondents
|
|
Alter Examination/Paper for Regrade
|
2
|
|
Cheating
|
5
|
|
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty
|
2
|
|
Misconduct During Examination
|
2
|
|
Misrepresentation of Academic Records
|
2
|
|
Multiple Submission
|
1
|
|
Plagiarism
|
19
|
|
Code of Student Conduct Incidents
|
Number of Respondents
|
|
Alcohol
|
29
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
4
|
|
Assault
|
17
|
|
Attempted Theft
|
3
|
|
Computer Misuse/Piracy
|
2
|
|
Criminal Mischief
|
5
|
|
Disorderly Conduct
|
9
|
|
Disturbance/Investigation of Person
|
1
|
|
Drug
|
10
|
|
E-Mail Threats/Unethical Use
|
3
|
|
Fire Code
|
3
|
|
Fraud
|
2
|
|
Harassment
|
3
|
|
Indecent Exposure
|
1
|
|
Miscellaneous Security Violations
|
1
|
|
Propulsion of Object
|
7
|
|
Reckless Driving
|
1
|
|
Retail Theft/Shoplifting
|
8
|
|
Sexual Harassment
|
1
|
|
Theft
|
2
|
|
Threats
|
2
|
|
Use or Possession of Airguns/Firearms
|
20
|
|
Vandalism
|
27
|
III. Resolution of
Cases
|
Resolution of Case Per
Individual Respondent
|
Academic Integrity
|
Conduct
|
Total
|
|
Signed Agreement
|
19
|
69
|
88
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hearing
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No Formal Disciplinary Action (Informal Resolution
with No Further Action Taken)
|
6
|
48
|
54
|
|
Investigation Completed by OSC and then Referred
to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority
Affairs for Final Resolution/Sanctioning
|
0
|
4
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unresolved Cases
|
3
|
1
|
4
|
IV. Sanction Information
(Information provided for probation or more serious sanction
only. Sanctions are often imposed for a combination
of charges.)
|
Sanction
|
Academic Integrity
|
Conduct
|
Total
|
|
Probation
(Range of Charges: Cheating;
Misconduct During Examination; Plagiarism;
Alcohol; Assault; Attempted Theft; Criminal
Mischief; E-Mail; Fraud; Harassment; Threats,
Use or Possession of Airguns/ Firearms;
Vandalism)
|
5
|
12
|
17
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Suspension/Withdraw Suspension
|
12
|
3
|
15
|
|
Withdraw
(Range of
Charges: Alter Examination/Paper for Regrade;
Cheating;
Misrepresentation of Academic Records;
Multiple Submission; Plagiarism; Alcohol;
Assault,
Computer Misuse/Piracy; Disorderly Conduct;
E-mail; Fraud; Propulsion of Object)
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expulsion
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
I. Incidents Received
September 1, 2001 to
August
31, 2002
|
|
Academic Integrity
|
Conduct
|
Total
|
|
Disciplinary Cases (Incidents)
|
75
|
91
|
166
|
|
Total Respondents
|
100
|
117
|
217
|
|
Undergraduate
|
93
|
115
|
208
|
|
Graduate
|
7
|
2
|
9
|
|
Fraternity Cases (Incidents):
|
|
|
6
|
|
Additional Disputes Referred to the University
Mediation Program:
|
|
|
11
|
II. Type Of Incidents
(Categories based
on initial allegations only; does not necessarily
reflect final charge. Since students may have more
than one type of incident of misconduct in any one
given case, the numbers below do not reflect distinct
individual students.)
|
Code of Academic Integrity Incidents
|
Number of Respondents
|
|
Alter Examination/Paper for Regrade
|
1
|
|
Cheating
|
23
|
|
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty
|
5
|
|
Misconduct During Examination
|
13
|
|
Misrepresentation of Academic Records
|
2
|
|
Plagiarism
|
62
|
|
Prior Possession of Examination
|
1
|
|
Unauthorized Collaboration or Other Use of
Another Person's Work
|
17
|
|
Unfair Advantage Over Fellow Student
|
1
|
|
Code of Student Conduct Incidents
|
Number of Respondents
|
|
Alcohol
|
21
|
- Referred
to OSC
for Disciplinary
Action
|
17
|
- Investigation
Completed
by OSC
and then
Referred
to the
Office
of Fraternity
and Sorority
Affairs
for Final
Resolution/Sanctioning
|
4
|
|
Assault
|
9
|
|
Computer Misuse/Piracy
|
31
|
|
Criminal Mischief
|
2
|
|
Disorderly Conduct
|
23
|
|
Drug
|
12
|
|
E-Mail Threats/Unethical Use
|
1
|
|
Failure to Cooperate with Housing Staff
|
1
|
|
Fire Code
|
2
|
|
Fraud
|
1
|
|
Harassment
|
1
|
|
Hazing
|
3
|
|
Indecent Exposure
|
1
|
|
Misappropriation of Funds
|
1
|
|
Miscellaneous PennCard Security Violations
|
21
|
|
Misuse of Property
|
1
|
|
Propulsion of Object
|
8
|
|
Retail Theft/Shoplifting
|
7
|
|
Sexual Harassment
|
4
|
|
Theft
|
7
|
|
Threats
|
2
|
|
Trespassing
|
1
|
|
Use or Possession of Airguns/Firearms
|
1
|
|
Use or Possession of Fake ID Card
|
1
|
|
Vandalism
|
13
|
|
Violation of Confidentiality Policy
|
1
|
III. Resolution of
Cases
| Resolution of Case Per Individual
Respondent |
Academic Integrity |
Conduct |
Tota |
|
Signed Agreement
|
67
|
77
|
144
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hearing
|
2
|
1
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No Formal Disciplinary Action (Informal Resolution
with No Further Action Taken)
|
29
|
33
|
62
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investigation Completed by OSC and then Referred
to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority
Affairs for Final Resolution/ Sanctioning
|
0
|
6
|
6
|
|
Miscellaneous PennCard Security Incidents
Received from Van Pelt Library for Record
Keeping Only (Warned by OSC)
|
0
|
21
|
21
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unresolved Cases
|
2
|
3
|
5
|
IV. Sanction Information
(Information provided for probation or more serious sanction
only. Sanctions are often imposed for a combination
of charges.)
|
Sanction
|
Academic Integrity
|
Conduct
|
Total
|
|
Probation
(Range of Charges: Cheating; Facilitating
Academic Dishonesty; Misconduct During Examination;
Misrepresentation of Academic Records; Plagiarism;
Unauthorized Collaboration or Other Use
of Another Person's Work; Alcohol; Assault;
Drug; Fire; Harassment; Threats)
|
27
|
7
|
34
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Suspension/Withdraw
|
|
|
|
|
Suspension
|
28
|
6
|
34
|
|
Withdraw
(Range of Charges: Alter
Examination/ Paper for Regrade; Cheating;
Misconduct During
Examination; Plagiarism; Prior Possession
of Examination; Unauthorized Collaboration
or Other Use of Another Person's Work;
Unfair Advantage Over Fellow Student; Alcohol;
Assault, Criminal Mischief; Disorderly
Conduct;
Indecent Assault; Propulsion of Object;
Vandalism)
|
0
|
4
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expulsion
(Range of Charges: Repeated
Academic Dishonesty; Drug)
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
