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Code of Academic EthicsApproved by the AUC Council on Academic Integrity

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ProvostSherif Sedky

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M E S S A G E F R OM T H E P R E S I D E N T A N D P R O V O S T

Here at The American University in

Cairo, we take academic integrity

very seriously. We set a high

standard for ourselves and for each

other to conduct ourselves with

honesty and responsibility. Fostering

such behavior is both an individual

obligation of each member of the

University to himself and his

community, and a collective

undertaking of the institution.

To that end, the University has

developed the Code of Academic

Ethics described in this booklet.

We invite you to read the code,

take time to understand and reflect

on it, and to sign the pledge to

uphold its principles.

Welcome to The American University in Cairo, where academic integrity matters.

President Lisa Anderson

A C A D E M I C I N T E G R I T Y MA T T E R S

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Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a commitment, evenin the face of adversity, to five fundamentalvalues: honesty, trust, fairness, respectand responsibility. From these valuesflow principles of behavior that enableacademic communities to translate idealsinto action.All activities at The American

University in Cairo, from teaching toadministrative and support functions, servethe process of learning. Together, theUniversity’s faculty, staff and students forma cohesive academic community that sharesthe Code of Academic Ethics outlined inthis document.

Statement of Intent

The American University in Cairoaffirms its commitment to the guidingprinciples of academic integrity.

Academic integrity matters. It isimportant not just for an institution ofhigher education and the members ofthat community, but has an impact onhow the institution is perceived bysociety and how it trains its futurecitizens and leaders of society, as well asthe global community. The AmericanUniversity in Cairo’s faculty, students,administrators and staff are committed tothe highest standards of academicintegrity throughout the University.

Statement of Values

The American University in Cairoencompasses a community of scholarsand students who are engaged in theenterprise of learning and are supportedin this process by administrators and staff.The process of learning requires an openexchange of ideas between scholars andstudents, and can only be based on trust

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in each other. This trust does notnecessarily come naturally to everyoneengaged in the learning process, andfaculty, students and staff need toconstantly re-establish and confirm it. Itallows participants in the academiccommunity to feel that their ideas willbe respected, discussed and evaluated inan atmosphere free of prejudice and bias.It also makes a moral demand on everyparticipant in the academic community:that the ideas which they have expressedverbally, in writing, in papers, books andlectures are their own, or that if they aresomeone else’s, they be honestly andclearly acknowledged.By committing ourselves to the

highest standards of academic integrity atAUC, we also reaffirm our commitmentto the larger communities of Egypt andthe world so that it can be said that theentire AUC community is respected forits honesty and integrity.

In order to cultivate such acommunity founded on trust, academicintegrity and social responsibility, AUCneeds to: • Promote an atmosphere of academicintegrity by constantly reaffirming itsvalue in all the forums of interaction atthe University, involving students,faculty, administrators, staff and parents.

• Clarify the responsibilities of eachmember of that community.

• Promote an understanding of theseriousness of violating the principlesof academic integrity as a violation ofthe AUC community.

• Make it clear that violations ofacademic integrity will not betolerated, and that the punishmentfor such infractions will beappropriate to the act committed.

• Clarify exactly what constitutes aviolation of academic integrity.


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The sacredness of a community based ontrust and social responsibility is reflected incultures and religions:

“Whoever cheats us is not one of us.” (Saying of the Prophet Muhammad)

“Whoever can be trusted with very little canalso be trusted with much, and whoever isdishonest with very little will also be dishonestwith much.”

(From the Bible - Luke 16:10).

The Ethics of AcademicIntegrity

Academic integrity is a part of our ethicalstance in life. Our conduct in an academicsetting at AUC can foster an atmosphereof truthfulness and trust; or foster doubtand suspicion, and a desire for success atany cost, even personal integrity. TheAUC Code of Academic Ethics remindsmembers of AUC of their commitmentnot only to their own personal integrity,but to that of the entire Universitycommunity, their countries and the world.The implications of that commitment are:

Personal Ethics

We learn early in life that ethical peopletell the truth and keep promises, and thatlying, cheating or stealing are

dishonorable. We know, however, thateveryone can be tempted, and that thefear of failure and the prospect of comfortor future success can lead us to betrayprinciples of truth, honesty and integrity.We also know that social pressures,pleasures or personal problems cancompromise our values. Thoughtless actscan cost us our integrity. Codes and promises cannot change

who we are, but adherence to them canhelp to ensure every decision we make isone that upholds those values. Conscienceand character are shaped and maintained bydecisions and actions. Clear commitmentsregularly reaffirmed keep the need forethical behavior present in our minds.Honesty, integrity and truth are not justvalues; they are decisions that we make andmust continue to make despite temptationand the lure of the “easy way out.”

Social Responsibility

The Code of Academic Ethics emphasizesthat students, faculty, administrators andstaff are citizens at AUC, and that civicresponsibility here, as anywhere, meansgoing beyond a purely personal concernfor ethical behavior. The commitment toethical conduct at AUC is not just anindividual matter, but a social contract; aconsensus in support of academic honestyis the minimum requirement foraccomplishing the aims we share. So the Code of Academic Ethics requiresopposing what we know is wrong. This

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may mean, for example, speaking outagainst plagiarized papers or prohibitedcooperation, advising an instructor not toreuse an earlier year’s exam, or advising acolleague not to take advantage of theUniversity’s resources for personal use. Itsurely means considering dishonestyopenly and talking about it with others,informally or in class.

Awareness

There are instructors unaware of cheatingin their classes, and there are courses sooversubscribed and understaffed thatadequate evaluation is difficult and theresultant temptation to cheat is high. Itcould be that University policies,procedures and services are not appliedconsistently by certain administrativeofficers. Better information about suchincidents will help faculty, deans, studentsand administrative officers reduce theopportunities for dishonesty, and willidentify patterns that urgently requirecorrective action. The community as a whole needs to

be more alert to whatever problemsexist. If members of the AUCcommunity tell the appropriate personresponsible when cheating or a policyinfringement is occurring, then all of uscan know how widespread the problemsare and whether they are getting worseor better. This knowledge is essential ifwe are serious about trying to achieve amore honest community.

Directness

The Code of Academic Ethics chargesmembers of the AUC community to relyon their conscience to communicatedirectly with anyone they have strongreason to believe has acted dishonestly.This is the most demanding requirementof the code; yet it also holds the greatestpromise of promoting academic integrityacross the whole University. What one should say to dishonest

friends, classmates or colleagues is notprescribed by the code. When improperconduct is identified in this way, violatorswill know that they have been observedand that to continue will result in seriousrepercussions — knowledge that, by itself,could effect immediate constructive change. The requirement to confront others

about their acts of dishonesty may triggerviolators to re-evaluate their decisions.Not every person will feel comfortablewith confronting a fellow member ofAUC, whether he or she is a student,administrator, or faculty or staff member,about academic and professionalmisconduct. However, consider thatcorporations, government agencies andsmall businesses all depend on thewillingness of their people to recognizeand take a stand against all breaches inethical conduct. Employees who do notconfront wrongdoing within theirorganizations tacitly condone behaviorthat could ultimately compromise theirown positions and security.

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Choice

The Code of Academic Ethics emphasizesthe choice that witnesses to violationsalways face — whether to inform theappropriate authorities. To weigh thatchoice means to think about the costs ofdishonesty both to individuals and to themorale of the community. It means, aswell, to think about individuals who lie,cheat or steal, and whether facingdisciplinary action might help them cometo terms with what they are doing. There are never good reasons for

ignoring dishonest acts and the harm theydo to an educational institution.Communicating directly to those who actdishonorably will sometimes be sufficient.But there will be times when consciencerequires you to do more.

(The preceding section on “The Ethics ofAcademic Integrity” has been adapted withthe permission of Duke University)

Definition of Standards forAcademic Integrity

Generally, academic fraud and dishonestyinclude, but are not limited to, thefollowing categories: cheating, plagiarism,fabrication, multiple submissions,obtaining unfair advantage, unauthorizedaccess to academic or administrativesystems, aiding and abetting,impersonation, threatening harm,misconduct and copyright infringement.

1. Cheating: using unauthorized notes,aids or information on an examination;altering a graded work prior to its returnto a faculty member; allowing anotherperson to do one’s own work andsubmitting it for grading

2. Plagiarism: submitting material thatin part or whole is not one’s ownwork; submitting one’s own workwithout properly attributing thecorrect sources of its content

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3. Fabrication: inventing or falsifyinginformation, data or citation; presentingdata gathered outside of acceptableprofessorial guidelines; failing to providean accurate account of howinformation, data or citations weregathered; altering documents affectingacademic records; forging signatures orauthorizing false information on anofficial academic document, grade,letter, form, ID card or any otherUniversity document; submitting falseexcuses for absence, delay or illness

4. Multiple submissions: submittingidentical papers or course work forcredit in more than one course withoutprior permission of the instructor

5. Obtaining unfair advantage:a. Gaining or providing access toexamination materials prior to thetime authorized by an instructor;

b. Stealing, defacing or destroyinglibrary or research materials, whichcan deprive others of their use;

c. Unauthorized collaboration on anacademic assignment;

d. Retaining, possessing orcirculating previously usedexamination materials without theinstructor’s permission;

e. Obstructing or interfering withanother student’s academic work;

f. Engaging in any activity designed toobtain an unfair advantage overanother student in the same course;

g. Offering bribery to staff or anyUniversity employee to effect agrade change or gain unfairadvantage over other students

6. Unauthorized access: viewing oraltering in any way computer records,modifying computer programs orsystems, releasing or distributinginformation gathered via unauthorizedaccess, or in any way interfering withthe use or availability of computersystems/information

7. Aiding and abetting: providingmaterial, information or otherassistance, which violates academicintegrity; providing false informationin connection with any inquiryregarding academic integrity

8. Impersonation: impersonating orallowing to be impersonated by anotherindividual during classes, examinationor other University activities

9. Threatening harm: threatening,effecting or encouraging bodily,professional or financial harm to anyfaculty, staff, administrator orstudent who has witnessed orreported a violation of the Code ofAcademic Ethics

10. Misconduct: behaving in a mannerthat violates or adversely affects therights of other members of the AUCcommunity (disrupting meetings oractivities, unruly behavior, etc)

11. Copyright infringement: usingcopyrighted materials (print,electronic or multimedia) in amanner that violates internationalcopyright laws

(The preceding section on “Definition ofStandards” has been reproduced and adaptedwith the permission of Belmont University)


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Violations of Academic Integrityin the Workplace

Generally, professional fraud anddishonesty include, but are not limited to,the following categories: disclosure ofconfidential and private information,improper exercise of authority and conflictof interest, improper use of organizationalassets, inconsistent application of thepolicies, nepotism, impersonation,fabrication, unauthorized access, aiding andabetting, threatening harm, misconductand copyright infringement.

1. Disclosure of confidential andprivate information: leaking outinformation of a confidential nature inone’s custody or using it for personaladvantage; violating the privacy ofinformation pertaining to others

2. Improper exercise of authorityand conflict of interest: taking

decisions on the basis of privateinterests; using one’s position forpersonal advantage; accepting oroffering bribes or gratuities inexchange for service; providing paidor unpaid service in conflict with thebest interests of the University

3. Improper use of organizationalassets: using the University’s physicalresources (buildings, equipment andsupplies) or human resources andoffice hours for one’s personaladvantage

4. Inconsistent application of thepolicies: obtaining or providing unfairadvantage in terms of services, benefitsor information to certain colleagues orrelatives on a preferable basis

5. Nepotism: giving unfair advantage toa relative to obtain a job, maintain ajob even when performing belowstandards, or assist in obtaining apromotion unfairly

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6. Impersonation: impersonating orallowing to be impersonated by anotherindividual at the University clinic,hospitals, pharmacies or at any otherUniversity office

7. Fabrication: inventing or falsifyinginformation, data or certificates; alteringdocuments affecting records; forgingsignatures or authorizing falseinformation on an official document,letter, form, ID card or any otherUniversity document; submitting falseexcuses for absence, delay or illness.

8. Unauthorized access: viewing oraltering in any way computer records,modifying computer programs orsystems, releasing or distributinginformation gathered via unauthorizedaccess, or in any way interfering withthe use or availability of computersystems/information

9. Aiding and abetting: providingmaterial, information or otherassistance, which violates academicintegrity; providing false information in connection with any inquiry regarding academic integrity

10. Threatening harm: threatening,affecting or encouraging bodily,professional or financial harm to anyfaculty, staff, administrator or student

11. Misconduct: behaving in a mannerthat violates or adversely affects therights of other members of the AUCcommunity (disrupting meetings oractivities, unruly behavior, etc)

12. Copyright infringement: usingcopyrighted materials (print,electronic or multimedia) in a manner that violates internationalcopyright laws


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Responsibilities

In academic matters, mutual responsibilitybetween students, faculty, administratorsand staff requires cooperation and trust inmaintaining the details and spirit of theAUC Code of Academic Ethics. Thisensures that a high level of integrity andhonesty will be maintained within theacademic programs.

Students at AUC will beresponsible for:

1. Knowing and complying with theAUC Code of Academic Ethics.

2. Signing the AUC Code of AcademicEthics Agreement upon admission to AUC.

3. Upholding the highest standards ofacademic integrity in all of thestudent’s own work at AUC.

4. Upholding the highest standards ofacademic integrity by refusing to

tolerate violations of the AUC Code ofAcademic Ethics.

5. Reporting any suspected violation ofthe code to an appropriate faculty,administrator or student judicial board member.

6. Respecting the rights of others, whichincludes the obligation to refrain frombehavior that violates or adverselyaffects the rights of other members ofthe AUC community.

Full-time and part-time faculty atAUC will be responsible for:


2. Pledging their commitment by signing the AUC Code of AcademicEthics Agreement.

3. Upholding the highest standards ofacademic integrity in all of the facultymember’s own work.

4. Upholding the highest standards of

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academic integrity by refusing totolerate violations of the AUC Codeof Academic Ethics.


6. Fostering an atmosphere of academicintegrity among colleagues, studentsand staff.

7. Respecting the rights of others,which includes the obligation torefrain from behavior that violates oradversely affects the rights of othermembers of the AUC community.

8. Taking the necessary steps to applythe Code of Academic Ethics to thecircumstances of their courses. Thesemight include (but are not limited to):a. Specifying conditions forcollaborative course workincluding working in groups, withlab partners, doing homework andany other submitted work.

b. Giving clear guidelines orinstructions concerning courserequirements and policy.

c. Maintaining the security andintegrity of exams, includingproctoring examinations andquizzes properly.

d. Giving students a reasonable time to finish exams or course work.

e. Making students aware ofacademic integrity and creating anatmosphere of trust during exams.

f. Making fair and adequateevaluations of all work submittedby students.

g. Varying course materialssufficiently and regularly todiscourage dishonest academic behavior.

h. Securing electronic materials from unauthorized access.

i. Acting as a role model by citingsources properly in lectures andtalking about how citation showsrespect for other scholars.

Deans and department chairs willbe responsible for:


2. Pledging their commitment bysigning the AUC Code of AcademicEthics Agreement.

3. Upholding the highest standards ofacademic integrity in all of thedepartment’s work.

4. Upholding the highest standards ofacademic integrity by refusing totolerate violations of the AUC Codeof Academic Ethics.





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The Student Union and theGraduate Student Associationwill be responsible for:


2. Upholding the highest standards ofacademic integrity in all of theStudent Union and Graduate StudentAssociation’s work.



5. Fostering an atmosphere of academicintegrity among students by regularactivities relevant to this issue.


Teaching and research assistants (TAs and RAs) will beresponsible for:

1. Knowing and complying with theAUC Code of Academic andProfessional Ethics.

2. Signing the AUC Code of AcademicEthics Agreement.

3. Upholding the highest standards ofacademic integrity in all of their workat AUC.


5. Reporting any suspected violationsof the code to the appropriate faculty, administrator or studentjudicial board member.



8. Taking the necessary steps to applythe AUC Code of Academic Ethics tothe circumstances of work at AUC.These might include (but are notlimited to):a. Respecting conditions forcollaborative course work asspecified by faculty, includingworking in groups, with labpartners, doing homework andany other work submitted.

b. Enforcing guidelines orinstructions concerning courserequirements and policy.

c. Maintaining the security andintegrity of exams, includingproctoring.

d. Taking practical measures duringany academic activity a TA or RA is responsible for, to create an atmosphere of mutual trust.

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AUC staff, administrators andmanagers will be responsible for:

1. Knowing and complying with theAUC Code of Academic andProfessional Ethics.

2. Signing the AUC Code of AcademicEthics Agreement.

3. Upholding the highest standards ofacademic integrity in all of the staffmember’s own work at AUC.


6. Reporting any suspected violations ofthe code to the appropriate faculty,administrator or student judicial board member.



8. Taking the necessary steps to apply theAUC Code of Academic Ethics to thecircumstances of work at theUniversity. These might include (butare not limited to):a. Understanding one’s role atAUC and holding oneself fullyaccountable for it.

b. Ensuring that all decisions aremade in the University’s interest.

c. Using the University facilities,resources, time and servicesappropriately, and only for theUniversity’s purposes.

d. Applying the Universitypolicies, procedures and servicesconsistently at all times.

e. Maintaining the security,confidentiality and privacy ofrecords for information underone’s disposal.

f. Reporting accurately and transparently.

g. Taking practical measures duringany activity the staff member isresponsible for to create anatmosphere of mutual trust.


Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge

without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.

Samuel Johnson

Student Agreementto Abide by the Code of Academic Ethics

AUC is committed to academic integrity and ethical conduct. The AUC Code of AcademicEthics allows members of the academic community to feel that their ideas will be respected,discussed and evaluated in an atmosphere free of prejudice and bias. By committing ourselvesto the highest standards of academic integrity at AUC, we also reaffirm our commitment tothe larger communities of Egypt and the world, so that it can be said that graduates of AUCare respected for their honesty and integrity, in addition to excelling in their fields of workand activity.

As a student and citizen of the AUC community:1. I have understood and will comply with the AUC Code of Academic Ethics.2. I will uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in all of my work at AUC.3. I will uphold the highest standards of academic integrity by refusing to tolerateviolations of the AUC Code of Academic Ethics as specified in the Definition ofStandards. When any violation of the code is suspected, I will let my conscience guidemy decision about whether I will speak to, or report, anyone I believe to havecommitted a violation of this code.

4. I will respect the rights of others, which includes the obligation to refrain from conductthat violates or adversely affects the rights of other members of the AUC community.

5. I understand that I will be subject to penalties should I commit any violations of theAUC Code of Academic Ethics.

6. I will foster an atmosphere of academic integrity among my fellow students.

As a member of the student body at The American University in Cairo, I am committed tothis AUC Code of Academic Ethics.

Name _________________________________ ID Number ________________________

Signature ______________________________ Date ______________________________

Please submit the signed form to the Office of Student Development, Campus Center,room 1056.


The time is always right to do the right thing.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Teaching and/or Research Assistant Agreement to Abide by the Code of Academic Ethics

AUC is committed to academic integrity and ethical conduct. The AUC Code of Academicand Professional Ethics allows members of the academic community to feel that their ideaswill be respected, discussed and evaluated in an atmosphere free of prejudice and bias. Bycommitting ourselves to the highest standards of academic integrity at AUC, we also reaffirmour commitment to the larger communities of Egypt and the world, so that it can be said thatgraduates of AUC are respected for their honesty and integrity, in addition to excelling intheir fields of work and activity.

As a staff member and citizen of the AUC community:1. I have understood and will comply with the AUC Code of Academic Ethics.2. I will uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in all of my work at AUC.3. I will uphold the highest standards of academic integrity by refusing to tolerateviolations of the AUC Code of Academic Ethics.

4. I will report any suspected violation of the code to the appropriate faculty,administration or student judicial board member.

5. I will foster an atmosphere of academic integrity among my colleagues, faculty and students.

6. I will respect the rights of others, which includes the obligation to refrain from conductthat violates or adversely affects the rights of other members of the AUC community.


8. I will take the necessary steps to apply the AUC Code of Academic Ethics to thecircumstances of my work at AUC. These might include (but are not limited to):a. Respecting conditions for collaborative course work as specified by faculty,including working in groups, with lab partners, doing homework and any otherwork submitted.

b. Enforcing guidelines or instructions concerning course requirements and policy.c. Maintaining the security and integrity of exams.d. Taking practical measures during any academic activity I am responsible for tocreate an atmosphere of mutual trust.

As a member of the staff of The American University in Cairo, I am committed to this AUCCode of Academic Ethics.

Name _______________________________ Department ________________________

Signature ____________________________ Date _____________________________

Please submit the signed form to the Office of the Provost, Administration Building, room 1079.


It is truly said that a corporation has no conscience; but a corporation

of conscientious men is a corporation with a conscience.

Henry David Thoreau (U.S. writer, 1817 - 1862)

Faculty Agreement to Abide by the Code of Academic Ethics

AUC is committed to academic integrity and ethical conduct. The AUC Code of AcademicEthics allows members of the academic community to feel that their ideas will be respected,discussed and evaluated in an atmosphere free of prejudice and bias. By committing ourselvesto the highest standards of academic integrity at AUC, we also reaffirm our commitment tothe larger communities of Egypt and the world, so that it can be said that graduates of AUCare respected for their honesty and integrity, in addition to excelling in their fields of workand activity.

As a faculty member and citizen of the AUC community:1. I have understood and will comply with the AUC Code of Academic Ethics.2. I will uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in all of my work at AUC.3. I will uphold the highest standards of academic integrity by refusing to tolerateviolations of the AUC Code of Academic Ethics. When any violation of the code issuspected, I will report it to the appropriate faculty, administrator or student judicialboard member.

4. I will foster an atmosphere of academic integrity among my colleagues, students and staff.5. I will respect the rights of others, which includes the obligation to refrain from conductthat violates or adversely affects the rights of other members of the AUC community.

6. I understand that I will be subject to penalties should I commit any violation of theAUC Code of Academic Ethics.

7. I will take the necessary steps to apply the Code of Academic Ethics to the circumstancesof my courses. These might include (but are not limited to):a. Giving clear guidelines or instructions concerning course requirements and policy.b. Specifying conditions for collaborative course work including working in groups,with lab partners, doing homework and any other work submitted.

c. Taking precautions to safeguard the security of exams.d. Giving students a reasonable enough time to do exams or course work.e. Making students aware of the issue of academic integrity and creating anatmosphere of trust during exams.

f. Making fair and adequate evaluations of all work submitted by students.g. Varying course materials sufficiently and often to discourage the temptations todishonest academic behavior.

As a faculty member at The American University in Cairo, I am committed to this AUCCode of Academic Ethics.

Name _______________________________ Department ________________________

Signature ____________________________ Date _____________________________

Please submit the signed form to the Office of the Provost, Administration Building, room 1079.


To know what is right and not to do the right thing is the

worst cowardice.

Confucius

AUC Staff, Administrators and Managers Agreement to Abide by the Code of Academic Ethics

AUC is committed to academic integrity and ethical conduct. The AUC Code of Academicand Professional Ethics allows members of the academic community to feel that their ideaswill be respected, discussed and evaluated in an atmosphere free of prejudice and bias. Bycommitting ourselves to the highest standards of academic integrity at AUC, we also reaffirmour commitment to the larger communities of Egypt and the world, so that it can be saidthat graduates of AUC are respected for their honesty and integrity, in addition to excellingin their fields of work and activity.

As a staff member and citizen of the AUC community:1. I have understood and will comply with the AUC Code of Academic Ethics.2. I will uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in all of my work at AUC.3. I will uphold the highest standards of academic integrity by refusing to tolerateviolations of the AUC Code of Academic Ethics.

4. I will report any suspected violation of the code to the appropriate faculty,administrator or student judicial board member.

5. I will foster an atmosphere of academic integrity among my colleagues, faculty and students.6. I will respect the rights of others, which includes the obligation to refrain from conductthat violates or adversely affects the rights of other members of the AUC community.


8. I will take the necessary steps to apply the AUC Code of Academic Ethics to thecircumstances of my work at AUC. These might include (but are not limited to): a. Understanding one’s role in AUC and holding oneself fully accountable for it.b. Ensuring that all decisions are made in the University’s interest.c. Using the University facilities, resources, time and services appropriately, and onlyfor the University’s purposes.

d. Applying the University policies, procedures and services consistently at all times.e. Maintaining the security, confidentiality and privacy of records for informationunder one’s disposal.

f. Reporting accurately and transparently. g. Taking practical measures during any activity the staff member is responsible forto create an atmosphere of mutual trust.

As a member of the staff of The American University in Cairo, I am committed to this AUCCode of Academic Ethics.

Name _________________________________ ID Number _________________________

Signature ______________________________ Date _______________________________

Please submit the signed form to Laila Khalil, Office of Human Resources, AdministrationBuilding, room P062.


Integrity is the essence of everything successful.

R. Buckminster Fuller

The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only those things

that are in line with your principles and can bear the full light of

day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day,

what you choose, what you think, and what you do is who you

become. Your integrity is your destiny . . . It is the light that

guides your way.

Heraclitus

States are not moral agents, people are, and can impose moral

standards on powerful institutions.

Noam Chomsky

Try not to become a man of success, but rather a man of value.

Albert Einstein

On matters of style, swim with the current; on matters of principle,

stand like a rock.

Thomas Jefferson

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