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New Dean To Address Academic Integrity
Just days before Harvard announced its most sweeping plagiarism investigation in recent memory, the College tapped Brett Flehinger, resident dean of Lowell House and a lecturer in the history department, to fill a recently-created position in the College administration addressing academic integrity.
Faculty Members Defend Take-Home Exams Despite Scandal
Following Harvard’s announcement last week of a large-scale investigation into alleged cheating on a final in an introductory government class, several faculty members who have similarly offered take-home exams say that they are not yet convinced that an end to the practice is merited.
Past Cases May Shed Light on 'Introduction to Congress" Investigation
Large-scale cheating scandals at the University of Virginia, the U.S. Naval Academy, and Dartmouth may offer insight into the approach Harvard may take in doling out punishments to students found guilty of academic dishonesty in Government 1310: “Introduction to Congress.”
Cheating Scandal Erupts After Short-Answer Questions Added To Congress Exams
Students who took Government 1310: “Introduction to Congress” in recent years describe a course with a noted culture of collaboration, a practice that eventually led to alleged widespread cheating after the professor added a difficult short answer component to the course’s take-home exams.
Government Department Reacts to Scandal in Congress Class
Several professors interviewed in light of this week’s announcement said they did not think the establishment of an honor code would curb cheating.
Students Accused in Cheating Scandal Frustrated by Uncertain Process
As Harvard conducts its most sweeping academic dishonesty investigation in recent memory, several students say they are frustrated by the uncertainty they face as the Ad Board debates if and how to punish them.
"Introduction to Congress" Final Exam
About 125 students are under investigation for cheating on this exam.
"Introduction to Congress" Final Exam
About 125 students have been accused of cheating on this final exam from last spring's course Government 1310: "Introduction to Congress." The exam was posted on the course's website.
Harvard Investigates "Unprecedented" Academic Dishonesty Case
Harvard College’s disciplinary board is investigating nearly half of the more than 250 students who enrolled in "Introduction to Congress" last spring.
Student Civil Rights Activist Arrested and Beaten by Police, 1964
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.
Harvard Will Not Alter Its Sexual Assault Policies in Response to Yale
A Harvard administrator said the University does not intend to alter its sexual assault policies in response to Yale’s recent settlement over a complaint that alleged that Yale’s sexual misconduct grievance procedures violated Title IX.
Ad Board Yet To Release Case Database
A database providing summaries of past cases for the College’s top disciplinary body is yet to be seen.
Administrative Board Disciplinary Cases Increase By 150%
The Secretary of the Ad Board attributes the increase to a year-old reform which has encouraged professors and students to turn in more students for academic dishonesty.
Students Protest Ad Board
The Administrative Board—the primary disciplinary body of Harvard College—came under fire in 1986 after the Board handed down punishments in two separate cases that were perceived by students as unduly harsh given the nature of the offenses.
Ellison: Ad Board Statistics Still in Progress
Information on the outcomes of disciplinary cases heard in recent years by the College’s Administrative Board—originally slated for release by the end of the fall semester—is still in the process of being compiled and reviewed, according to Secretary of the Ad Board John “Jay” L. Ellison.