Honor and Ethics Co-Chairs
Erica Still: stillel@wfu.edu
Ellen Kirkman: kirkman@wfu.edu
Judicial Liaison
Mark Vail: vailm@wfu.edu
A Letter from the Honor and Ethics Council
Wake Forest takes integrity and academic honesty as key characteristics of the community. They matter. They are a critical part of our mission to educate the whole person by helping students act with honor, learn from mistakes, and develop as people of character.
Read the full letter from HEC.
Discussing Possible Misconduct or Reporting Misconduct
If you are a WFU instructor and would like to request a consultation with the Judicial Liaison with questions regarding reporting a potential academic misconduct, please click here for the Basic Consultation Request.
If you are a WFU instructor and would like to proceed with reporting a case of potential academic misconduct and are ready to provide documentation, please click here for the Comprehensive Reporting Form.
The Honor System at WFU
The honesty, trustworthiness, and personal integrity of each student is integral to the life and purposes of the Wake Forest community. This statement is embodied in one of our oldest traditions, the honor system (The Honor Code). The Honor System is outlined in the Undergraduate Student Handbook.
Academic Writing at Wake Forest
The Wake Forest English Department website outlines basic expectations for academic writing, including an explanation of plagiarism and an online plagiarism tutorial.
Honor Code Language for Syllabi
Sample Language for Syllabi:
Wake Forest University is committed to a culture of academic integrity. As a part of this community, you share the responsibility for creating a place of honesty, intellectual curiosity, and individual accountability. As you committed to with your honor pledge signature, you agree “not to deceive any member of the community; not to steal, cheat, or plagiarize on academic work; and not to engage in any other form of academic misconduct.” If you have questions about documenting your work, working with external sources, working with peers on assigned work, etc., consult with me as soon as possible. Instances of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Honor and Ethics Council.
Additional Resources
The co-chairs for the Honors and Ethics Council recommend the following articles and chapters:
“Best Way to Stop Cheating in Online Courses? ‘Teach Better” by Doug Lederman
“The Impact of Information Abundance on Teaching and Learning” by Dave Cormier and Ashlyne O’Neil
