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Academic Code

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Academic Code

Norms regarding the quality and originality of academic work are often much more stringent and demanding in college than they are in high school. All Brown students are responsible for understanding and following Brown’s academic code.

Academic achievement is ordinarily evaluated on the basis of work that a student produces independently. Students who submit academic work that uses others’ ideas, words, research, or images without proper attribution and documentation are in violation of the academic code. Infringement of the academic code entails penalties ranging from reprimand to suspension, dismissal, or expulsion from the University.

Brown students are expected to tell the truth. Misrepresentations of facts, significant omissions, or falsifications in any connection with the academic process (including change of course permits, the academic transcript, or applications for graduate training or employment) violate the code, and students are held accountable accordingly.

Misunderstanding the code is not an excuse for dishonest work. Students who are unsure about any point of Brown’s academic code should consult their course instructors or an academic dean, who will be happy to explain the policy.

The Academic Code

To submit an Allegation of Academic Misconduct faculty members should complete the following online form:

SUBMIT ALLEGATION

Associate Dean of the College for Academic Code, Love Wallace, is available to meet with Faculty between Tuesday, September 3 and Friday, December 20, during the hours listed below: 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

3:30 - 4:40pm

N/A

9:00 - 10:00am

N/A

2:30 - 3:30pm

Faculty may schedule a 15, 30, or 60-minute appointment with Dean Wallace here. More information appears below. 

  • You will receive a Google Calendar invitation once the appointment is scheduled 
  • Faculty can determine whether to meet In-Person, via zoom, or over the phone
  • Appointments are only offered on days when classes and exams are held. There will be no appointments on the following days: Monday, October 14, Tuesday, November 5, Wednesday, November 27 starting at Noon, Thursday November 28, and Friday, November 29.
  • If you cannot meeting during the times listed above, you may email Love to schedule an individual appointment

Faculty or students with questions about the Academic Code can call or write:

Love Wallace, Associate Dean for the Academic Code
University Hall, Second Floor
Tel. 401.863.9800
love_wallace@brown.edu