Faculty members should include a statement in their course syllabi, tests, assignment instruction sheets, or other forms of notification to the students, stressing that scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated. A suggested general statement is included below. Such policy statement should not include predetermined outcomes, such as "any cheating will result in an ‘F’ in the course." Assertions like these contradict the disciplinary process which includes a right to a hearing, an appeal, and other due process requirements. Syllabi should include examination rules such as "no one leaves the room," "no caps," "no books," "ID required." Faculty members should then follow through by confronting students who violate the policies.

General Statement Example:
 

Policy on scholastic dishonesty

Students are expected to be above reproach in all scholastic activities. Students who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and dismissal from the university. "Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." Regents' Rules and Regulations, Series 50101, Section 2.2.

Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the university, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced.