This paper examined the role of honor codes and severity of punishment on the students' perception of cheating seriousness in order to assess the effectiveness of institutional policies on preventing the academic misconduct. In order to further put into perspective the obtained results, two moderating factors were included in the empirical…

An early study of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in residence hall conduct settings was Pitts and Waryold's (1990) article "Conducting a Sanction Enhancement Group as an Alternative to Punishment in a University Residence Hall Discipline System" in "The Journal of College and University Student Housing" (see EJ1220508).…

The Sanction Enhancement Group, pilot tested in the Division of Housing at the University of Florida, was a structured group experience for residence hall students. The group's experience reflected a major goal of the judicial system within the Division of Housing--education through redirecting behavior. The group members were students whose…

Plagiarism is perceived to be a growing problem and universities are being required to devote increasing time and resources to combating it. Theory and research in psychology show that a thorough understanding of an individual's view of an issue or problem is an essential requirement for successful change of that person's attitudes and behaviour.…

Offers a rationale for the use of sanctions as a therapeutic strategy for impulsive college students. Describes problems encountered when implementing them. Notes that sanctions that help students control their impulses are actively therapeutic, not reactively punitive. Concludes, when sanctions remain firm, students can begin to realize that they…

The National Collegiate Athletic Association barred Southern Methodist University from playing football next season and restricted its schedule for the season after that. The penalties are intended to eliminate a program that was built on a legacy of wrongdoing, deceit, and rules violations. (MLW)

A partial text of the report of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Committee on Infractions in the case of Southern Methodist University is presented. Findings of violations, factors considered in judgment of case, and penalties are discussed. (MLW)