One of the core principles of California State University, Fresno's strategic plan is to "focus upon ethical development for all members of the campus community." The University seeks to help learners become responsible citizens of society who can read, write, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information and apply those skills in employment, home and society. Yet cheating and plagiarism are s a serious issue: 62% of Fresno State students surveyed admitted that they had plagiarized. To combat this crisis, we created plagiarism workshops for students, faculty, and staff. In this poster, we present guidance to other institutions seeking to promote academic integrity. Learn more about Fresno's multi-pronged approach, which includes administrative changes, an ethics center, an honor code, and a consistent university-wide definition of plagiarism. Survey results are encouraging: 93% of students would recommend the workshop to others, 90% of students agreed that they had learned a great deal, and 96% of students understand the potential consequences of plagiarizing. Faculty also report changes in students' conduct.
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