After looking up the meaning of the word Justiciar, and reviewing the FERPA regulations, I think that the only mistake that the faculty member in question made was not including a statement that said something like: "I have read and agreed with the rules and conditions as stated in the syllabus for this course," and have the students sign that statement or leave the class. It's possible that this couldn't be done if this were the only section of the particular course. I think that the faculty member has a righteous grievance and that he should be in touch with AAUP and the ACLU. I agree that administrations mouth that the academic "crime" of plagiarism but are often unwilling to back up the threats. I have also found that when the student is represented by an attorney that the administration is highly likely to back down. Then there is the possibility of losing federal funds (at least that's the argument they use. Criminals get reported in the newspaper, and even people ! who are only being indicted are often named, as someone in our area was today for suspected child molestation. Where's the justice?
Bob ---- Original message ---- >Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:18:16 -0500 >From: "Christopher D. Green" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [tips] Vigilante Justice on Plagiarism :: Inside Higher Ed >To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS)" <[email protected]> > > Jackass or Justiciar? Comments? > http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/11/13/tamiu > > Chris > -- > > Christopher D. Green > Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach. -Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
