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Restoring Honor and Integrity Through Integrating Restorative Practices in Academic Integrity with Student Leaders

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This article examines one institution’s transition from a legalistic approach for resolving cases of academic misconduct to a learning-centered approach that embraces peer-to-peer student-led meetings. The article provides detailed information on how to train students on conducting these meetings along with suggestions for future research. The results of this article provide a framework for institutions who wish to engage students in a learning-centered adjudication model for resolving cases.

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Orr, J.E., Orr, K. Restoring Honor and Integrity Through Integrating Restorative Practices in Academic Integrity with Student Leaders. J Acad Ethics (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10805-021-09437-x

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Keywords

  • Academic misconduct
  • Academic integrity
  • Honor codes
  • Cheating
  • Sanctions
  • Universities