Purpose

Like students, Lindenwood University employees belong to an educational community invested in the exploration and advancement of knowledge. Academic integrity is a critical part of that investment.

Scope

This policy applies to all individuals employed by or seeking employment with the University.

Policy

Employees are responsible for upholding Lindenwood’s academic integrity policies in every aspect of their careers and are expected to model academic honesty for their students, colleagues, and the academic community at large. Plagiarism, research falsification, or other acts of academic dishonesty committed by employees in the course of their professional work will not be tolerated. Upon investigation of the facts and circumstances, if Lindenwood determines in its sole discretion that plagiarism, research falsification or any other act of academic dishonesty has occurred, it will result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal of the employee.