10/07/2024
By Julie Nash and Kevin Petersen

The Faculty Senate and the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) are pleased to invite you to the 2024 Cheating Summit "What to Talk About When We Talk About Cheating," scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Coburn Hall, Room 255.

This collaborative event will bring together faculty to address critical issues surrounding academic integrity and explore actionable strategies to uphold honesty in today’s evolving educational landscape, particularly with the rise of new technologies like generative AI.

Summit Tentative Schedule Highlights:
  • 9 a.m. — Opening Remarks and Welcome
    A brief welcome and introduction to the importance of addressing academic integrity at the institutional level.
  • 9:15 a.m. — Keynote: "Who’s Cheating Who? Reconsidering the Value Proposition of Generative AI, Higher Education & The Way We See Students"
    Speaker: Lance Eaton
    This session explores how generative AI is reshaping education and challenges us to engage meaningfully with the technology to better prepare students for the future.
  • 10:30 a.m. — Panel Discussion: "Who Can It Be Now? Confronting the Complexities of Cheating in College"
    This panel dives into the causes of academic dishonesty and how rethinking pedagogy can reduce the appeal of cheating.
  • 11:30 a.m. — Lunch Break
    An opportunity for informal networking and conversation.
  • Noon — Panel Discussion: "The Impact of AI on Campus Integrity and Academic Success"
    Faculty and IT experts discuss the dual challenges and opportunities AI presents for maintaining academic integrity.
  • 1 p.m. — Session: "Managing and Mentoring Academic Integrity at UML: A Campus-Wide Approach"
    This session focuses on UML’s strategies for managing academic integrity violations and fostering a culture of honesty across all colleges.
  • 2 p.m. — Closing Reflections and Actionable Takeaways
    A wrap-up of key insights and next steps for strengthening academic integrity within the university.

This summit provides a unique opportunity to engage in critical discussions and explore how we can collectively address academic integrity issues while building a stronger community of trust and accountability.

We encourage faculty to bring their students to this important event, so they too can participate in the conversation and share their perspectives on the future of academic integrity at UML.

Please RSVP to let us know that you are joining us!