Interested in learning more about the Academic Integrity Policy and Process at Wichita State? Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is hosting multiple Academic Integrity 101 sessions, where it will discuss:

The course is intended for faculty or instructors only. To register for any of the sessions offered through the 2023-24 academic year, go to the MyTraining section of the MyWSU portal and search for “Academic Integrity 101.” Reach out to SCCS at SCCS@wichita.edu for questions.

Need Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) staff for a presentation? SCCS is delighted to present on various topics to educate students, staff and faculty about its office and policies:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Incident Report Submission
  • Specific Conduct Policies in Policy 8.05 / Student Code of Conduct
  • Specific Data from SCCS
  • Hazing Prevention
  • Classroom Management
  • General Information about Student Conduct & Community Standards
  • And more

Just fill out the “Request a Presentation” form, and SCCS will create a tailored presentation. The dedicated team members at SCCS will collaborate with faculty and staff to meet their goals and answer any questions. Please allow sufficient time between the request and the presentation due date, as presentations require preparation. SCCS will do its best to accommodate faculty and staff’s schedules and address any conflicts.

For inquiries, contact SCCS at SCCS@wichita.edu. 

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Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at Wichita State. For the month of March, it is discussing alcohol policy.

The alcohol policy in the code of conduct prohibits multiple actions:

  • Underage possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
  • Unauthorized possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
  • Unauthorized and/or unlawful distribution, sale, and/or service of alcohol.
  • Possession of common source container(s).
  • Social host.
  • Excessive and/or rapid consumption.
  • Manufacturing and/or producing alcohol.
  • Open container.
  • Driving while impaired.
  • Public intoxication.

More details regarding alcohol and other policies in the code of conduct can be found in section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is available to help ensure that students are safe. To report any potential conduct issues to its office through the school year, use the conduct incident response form. To explore other reporting forms at WSU, visit the Report It homepage.

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Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at Wichita State. For the month of March, it is discussing alcohol policy.

The alcohol policy in the code of conduct prohibits multiple actions:

  • Underage possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
  • Unauthorized possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
  • Unauthorized and/or unlawful distribution, sale, and/or service of alcohol.
  • Possession of common source container(s).
  • Social host.
  • Excessive and/or rapid consumption.
  • Manufacturing and/or producing alcohol.
  • Open container.
  • Driving while impaired.
  • Public intoxication.

More details regarding alcohol and other policies in the code of conduct can be found in section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is available to help ensure that students are safe. As a WSU faculty or staff member, to report any potential conduct issue to the SCCS throughout the school year, use the conduct incident response form. To explore other reporting forms at WSU, such as the academic integrity form, visit the Report It homepage.

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Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at WSU. For the month of February, it is discussing academic integrity.

Violation of academic integrity includes any of the following acts or actions:

  • Plagiarism
  • Unauthorized use or possession of materials or resources
  • Unauthorized collaboration or consultation
  • Fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of information
  • Academic interference
  • Unauthorized resubmission
  • Facilitation of academic misconduct
  • Bribery
  • Unauthorized sale, distribution or receipt of academic materials
  • Research misconduct as identified in policy 9.13/misconduct in research.

More details regarding Academic Integrity violations can be found in section VI: prohibited conduct in the academic integrity handbook.

To report any potential academic integrity issues to SCCS through the school year, use the academic integrity report form.

Yellow sticky note on white background with the text, "Student Conduct and Community Standards. Academic Integrity Policy Overview. Policy VI.A"

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at WSU. For the month of February, it is discussing academic integrity.

Violation of academic integrity includes any of the following acts or actions:

  • Plagiarism
  • Unauthorized use or possession of materials or resources
  • Unauthorized collaboration or consultation
  • Fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of information
  • Academic interference
  • Unauthorized resubmission
  • Facilitation of academic misconduct
  • Bribery
  • Unauthorized sale, distribution or receipt of academic materials
  • Research misconduct as identified in policy 9.13/misconduct in research.

More details regarding Academic Integrity violations can be found in section VI: prohibited conduct in the academic integrity handbook.

WSU faculty and staff are required to report academic integrity issues to SCCS, if outcomes are assigned to the student, such as an assignment grade reduction, course grade reduction, assignment resubmission, etc., use the academic integrity report form.

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Wichita State has a single website for all students, staff and faculty to utilize for reporting any incidents of concerning behavior. If you see something that gives you cause for concern, please submit any information you have through the appropriate form on the website.

The website includes reporting forms for the following concerns:

  • Care Team – Used to report any person who is concerned about the health or safety of a WSU student, employee, visitor or the campus community at large.
  • Title IX/Discrimination – Used to report any discrimination on the basis of sex and all forms of protected characteristic discrimination.
  • Bias Incident – Used to report any bias related incidents.
  • Student Advocate – Used to report any student complaint, where the student advocate can help provide resources and resolution options.
  • Conduct – Used to report behavior that is disruptive to the campus community, infringes on any person’s ability to successfully pursue their academic progress, violates the Student Code of Conduct, or puts others or themselves in danger.
  • Academic Integrity – Used to report violations of the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual section 2.17, Student Academic Integrity.
  • Clery – Used to report any Clery crimes.

Remember that if there is an emergency, always call the WSU Police Department at 316-978-3450 or dial 911.

Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting raising awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the Month of December, SCCS discussing failure to comply and keys.

Did you know that the failure to comply is defined as failure to comply with the reasonable directive or request (including appearing for meetings or student conduct hearings) of a university official, law enforcement officer, emergency responder or any protective order including, but not limited to, protection from abuse or stalking orders, no contact orders, no trespass notices, building or campus ban/restriction or removal from campus housing facilities.

Additionally, the student code of conduct has the following policies on Keys:

  • Never engage in unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys or access cards (including WSU IDs and other forms of identification) or codes for any property, building, vehicle, structure or facility.

More details regarding failure to comply, keys and other policies in the Student Code of Conduct can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is here to help ensure that all students’ experiences are safe. To report any potential conduct issues as WSU faculty or staff member to SCCS during the school year, please use the conduct incident response form.  If you want to explore other reporting forms, such as the Academic Integrity Reporting Form, at Wichita state, please visit the SCCS Report It website.

SCCS is here to help ensure that your student experience is safe. To report any potential conduct issues to SCCS office during the school year, please use the conduct incident response form.  If you want to explore other reporting forms at Wichita state, please visit the SCCS Report it website.

Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) wants to raise awareness about certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the Month of December, SCCS is discussing failure to comply and keys.

Did you know that failure to comply is defined as failure to comply with the reasonable directive or request (including appearing for meetings or student conduct hearings) of a university official, law enforcement officer, emergency responder or any protective order including, but not limited to, protection from abuse or stalking orders, no contact orders, no trespass notices, building or campus ban/restriction or removal from campus housing facilities?

Additionally, the student code of conduct has the following policies on Keys:

  • Never engage in unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys or access cards (including WSU IDs and other forms of identification) or codes for any property, building, vehicle, structure or facility.

More details regarding failure to comply, keys and other policies in the Student Code of Conduct can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is here to help ensure that all student experiences are safe. To report any potential conduct issues as WSU faculty or staff member to SCCS during the school year, please use the conduct incident response form.  If you want to explore other reporting forms, such as the Academic Integrity Reporting Form, at Wichita state, please visit the SCCS Report It website.

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Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to raise awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU.  For the Month of November, we are discussing Fire Safety and Cooking.

Did you know that the Fire Safety policy in the Student Code of Conduct discusses:

  • Breaking the plane
  • Failure to Follow emergency Procedures
  • Falsely Reporting an Emergency
  • Fire, Explosion, or Other Safety Hazards
  • Fireworks, Hazardous Chemicals, or Explosives
  • Misuse of Emergency Equipment
  • Propping Doors

Additionally, if you live in the Residence Halls, there is a cooking policy that provides helpful tips and regulations when cooking, such as:

  • Never leave a stove, oven, or microwave with active heat sources unattended
  • Utilize the venting features through either a vent hood or microwave vent when using the stove to cook
  • Exercise an abundance of caution when cooking with any type of oil. Cooking vessels must not be filled more than 25% with oil
  • Properly dispose of oil and grease leftover from any cooking. Never dispose of grease or oil down a sink drain. Allow grease and oil to cool before attempting to dispose of it
  • Do not put metal or part-metal containers or utensils in microwaves. Always verify a dish/vessel is rated for use in a microwave before placing it in a microwave

More details regarding Fire Safety and other policies in the Student Code of Conduct can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook. Additionally, the Housing and Residence Life Handbook also has additional policies for all students living in Shocker Hall, The Flats, or The Suites.

SCCS is here to help ensure that your student experience is safe. To report any potential conduct issues to our office through the school year, please use the conduct incident response form.  If you want to explore other reporting forms at Wichita state, please visit The SCCS Report it website.