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Faculty Senate postpones academic integrity vote

After receiving harsh opposition from the Associated Students, faculty senators have decided not to vote today on a much-disputed change to the Code of Academic Integrity.

Last week, the student Senate voted down the change - which would restrict students from using unmodified work for more than one class without prior permission from instructors - prompting faculty members to make today's item discussion-only.

"We're moving toward a compromise (with the students)," said Faculty Chairman Jerrold Hogle. "There's no reason for the faculty to vote on it."

Faculty senators - not ASUA senators - can ultimately enact the proposed change, but Associated Students President Cisco Aguilar said he is confident that the student voice will be heard.

"I think the faculty will listen," said Aguilar, one of the seven student representatives in the Faculty Senate. "They're going to have some concerns, and there's going to be a good discussion."

ASUA Sen. Shane Brogan, who voiced strong opposition to the proposal at last week's ASUA meeting, said he was encouraged by the faculty's postponement.

"It shows that they respect what the students think," Brogan said. "It's something I didn't expect them to do."

Most faculty members are concerned that using work for more than one class will be detrimental to the learning process, Hogle said.

"It does seem reasonable that we do something about that," he said.

But Brogan said he would like to see faculty members discuss why students receive similar assignments in different classes.

"I don't see the faculty taking any responsibility," he said.

Aguilar added that he has faith in the Faculty Senate's decision.

"It's quite interesting what the faculty have to say," Aguilar said. "As a member, I think they will be receptive."