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Pharmacy faculty experiences and perceptions of academic dishonesty
Norman E Fenn1, Osama A Shoair2, Jeffrey D Luke3
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Manchester University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 10627 Diebold Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845, United States.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|May 17, 2023
Summary
Academic dishonesty is a concern in pharmacy education, with faculty perceiving it as an issue but also believing institutions address it. Faculty find reporting academic dishonesty difficult and frustrating.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Academic Integrity
- Higher Education
Background:
- Academic dishonesty (AD) is a persistent challenge in pharmacy programs.
- Limited research exists on faculty experiences with AD in Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs in the U.S.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate faculty perceptions and experiences regarding academic dishonesty in U.S. PharmD programs.
- To identify faculty-reported challenges and potential solutions for addressing AD.
Main Methods:
- A 52-item electronic survey was administered to pharmacy faculty across 129 U.S. Colleges of Pharmacy (COP).
- Faculty perceptions of AD were measured using a six-point Likert-type scale.
- Data analysis included percentages, means, and standard deviations, stratified by demographics.
Main Results:
- A 14.2% response rate yielded data from 775 faculty at 126 COP.
- A majority of faculty (76%) agreed AD is an issue in pharmacy education and at their institutions (70%).
- Most faculty (72%) felt AD was addressed promptly and (68%) were confident in institutional management, yet (82.5%) found reporting difficult and (75.2%) frustrating. Female faculty and those with more classroom time reported witnessing AD more frequently.
Conclusions:
- Academic dishonesty is recognized as a significant issue within pharmacy education.
- Increased transparency in AD handling processes and enhanced student education are recommended to mitigate AD occurrences.
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