Evaluating Academic Integrity Principles

The ethics committee of a university has established a principle promoting academic integrity. This principle asserts that all members of the academic community must conduct themselves honestly and transparently in all educational endeavors. Violations of this principle may result in disciplinary actions, including suspension or expulsion.

During a recent meeting, a member proposed that students who are found cheating on exams should be given a second chance to take the exam at a later date, suggesting that not doing so undermines the educational purpose of the institution. The committee must now decide whether this proposal aligns with their established principle of academic integrity.