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Developing an honor statement for university students in graduate professional programs
Ken Randall1, Steve Hoppes, Denise Bender
1Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center--Tulsa, OK 74135, USA. ken-randall@ouhsc.edu
Journal of Allied Health
|July 18, 2008
Summary
Graduate physical and occupational therapy programs addressed rising academic integrity concerns by developing an honor statement. A Delphi method involving students and faculty guided this process to foster an ethical learning environment.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Academic Integrity
- Professional Ethics
Background:
- Graduate programs in physical and occupational therapy observed an increase in academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism.
- This trend prompted concern among students and faculty regarding the erosion of academic integrity standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the collaborative process of developing an honor statement for a graduate physical and occupational therapy department.
- To establish a clear framework for addressing academic integrity issues within the program.
Main Methods:
- A Delphi method was employed, involving multiple rounds of meetings, online surveys, and electronic voting.
- Student leaders and faculty collaborated to distill ideas and reach a consensus on the honor statement and related processes.
Main Results:
- The collaborative process successfully resulted in the formulation and refinement of a departmental honor statement.
- A structured process for addressing academic integrity concerns was established.
Conclusions:
- A proactive, collaborative approach involving students and faculty can effectively address challenges to academic integrity.
- The developed honor statement serves as a commitment to upholding ethical standards in graduate health professions education.
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