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#academicintegrity

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bencourtice

When I was at Federation University (Ballarat) in 2014 I was horrified to find most of the geology textbooks in the library, from the major academic publishing houses, carried an asbestos industry written screed (of a page or so) claiming that asbestos was generally not dangerous.
abc.net.au/news/2025-08-06/law
#asbestos #geology #AcademicIntegrity

ABC News · Australia banned asbestos 20 years ago, but now a new battle is raging next doorBy Anne Barker
Debora Weber-Wulff

Scientific fraud is growing rapidly - here is a very recent publication in PNAS:

The entities enabling scientific fraud at scale are large, resilient, and growing rapidly: pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.

And a report by the NY Times (gift link):

Fraudulent Scientific Papers Are Rapidly Increasing, Study Finds

nytimes.com/2025/08/04/science

#AcademicIntegrity#AcademicChatter
Rajiv Jhangiani

We are hiring an Academic Integrity Strategist within our fabulous Centre for Pedagogical Innovation @brocku.ca:
brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/b

This role will provide direction, leadership, and guidance to the university community concerning the development and implementation of strategies that are grounded in evidence-based practice, effective pedagogy, and that center on proactive, educative, and restorative approaches.

The post end date is August 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM

brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.comAcademic Integrity StrategistBrock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock. Post End Date: August 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group) About the Role: Reporting to the Associate Director, Educational Development, the Academic Integrity Specialist incumbent is accountable to be a strategic university wide resource supporting a culture of academic integrity. This includes providing direction, leadership, and guidance to the Brock University community concerning the development and implementation of strategies that are grounded in evidence-based practice, effective pedagogy, and that center on proactive, educative, and restorative approaches. The incumbent supports the interpretation, administration and application of the university’s academic integrity policy and related procedures and is accountable to work collaboratively with a broad range of partners across the university (e.g., faculty and sessional instructors, Associate Deans, , Learning Services, Student Ombuds, etc.) to review and update the policy to maintain high academic standards and support the mission and strategic goals of the university. The Academic Integrity Specialist will: Develop and continuously refine the university’s overall strategy to advance a culture of academic integrity, informed by evidence-based and leading practices that are grounded in effective pedagogy and that reflect the university’s strategic goals; Act as the university’s subject matter expert for all academic integrity issues, ensuring consistency in university practices; Ensure that the university’s academic integrity strategy is aligned with evidence-based higher education, leading practices in accessibility, principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and trauma-informed practices; Maintain high-level administration of Academic Integrity case management platform in collaboration with relevant partners on campus (e.g. Learning Services); Advise, support, and consult on the Academic Integrity policy and related processes, appropriate decisions/penalties related to findings of academic misconduct to ensure consistency and equity across the university; Foster strong working relationships with the Brock University community (including faculty/instructors, teaching assistants, and staff) to promote the values and practices of academic integrity across the institution; Collaborate with Centre for Pedagogical Innovation (CPI) staff to support instructors through the promotion and adoption of effective pedagogical strategies that advance a culture of academic integrity; Collaborate with Learning Services staff to support students through workshops and training that advance a culture of academic integrity; Collaborate with instructors, academic leadership, and the Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Services on academic integrity information included in formal documentation such as course catalogues and other academic regulations; Provide advice to faculty and academic leadership on the dealing with and handling of academic integrity issues; Provide thought leadership and expertise to support a culture of trust and fairness through the development and implementation of a variety of strategies, including but not limited to campus-wide awareness campaigns, training sessions, and regular communications and advocacy; Collect data from Faculties and Learning Services on academic integrity issues, procedures, and outcomes; Use data analysis to identify potential challenges and opportunities in academic integrity/misconduct and use the data to develop effective solutions; Identify, initiate, and maintain strong and positive relationships with external partners at other institutions to ensure Brock’s alignment to industry leading practices. Key Skills and Experience: A master's degree. The equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered; Experience dealing with academic integrity issues and procedures in a post-secondary educational institution; Supervisory experience; Experience working with educators and students; Experience with managing a collaborative review and updating process for a major organizational policy; Experience developing and running effective communication and training initiatives related to a major organizational policy; Demonstrated expertise in coordinating and leading complex broad-based projects; Working knowledge of academic literature and leading practices at the Provincial, Federal, and International levels regarding academic integrity; Working knowledge of effective instructional design (including assessment design); In depth understanding of the University’s operational and academic policies, procedures, and regulations; Project management experience and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects from conception to implementation and work effectively with employees at all levels; Solid computer competency including word processing, spreadsheet, database, web applications and web maintenance, collaboration tools, social media, internet search engines, and the use of the Microsoft 365 suite; Extreme accuracy and attention to detail; The ability to develop and nurture effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders at all levels of the university; Negotiation skills including the ability to build on common ground; Demonstrated broad understanding of accessibility, principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and trauma-informed practices and considerable experience working within diverse communities; Ability to produce detailed and comprehensive reports from a large volume of complex information; Ability to keep up to date with legislation, collective agreements, internal policies, procedures and practices. Salary and Total Rewards: Job Grade M, Salary Scale ($73,245-$118,776); Target Hiring Range: $75,000-$90,000 This is a permanent position that includes: Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage. Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan. Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays. Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work schedule available. Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program. *The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range. We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed. Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups. We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca  if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met. Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca. Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world-class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full-time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co-op programs. Learn more at brocku.ca.
#academicintegrity
Paul R. Pival (he/him)

Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/

Wow, have you seen this? @saraheaton.bsky.social

Now I have to go find the actual research, thanks to yet ANOTHER news site not including a link to the source. grrr.

The Japan Times · Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrityBy Tomoko Otake
#AcademicIntegrity
Loki the Cat

Researchers caught hiding AI prompts in papers to get favorable reviews. Talk about artificial intelligence meeting artificial integrity. The invisible ink of academic dishonesty! 🔍✍️

science.slashdot.org/story/25/

science.slashdot.orgResearchers Caught Hiding AI Prompts in Research Papers To Get Favorable Reviews - SlashdotResearchers from 14 academic institutions across eight countries embedded hidden prompts in research papers designed to manipulate AI tools into providing favorable reviews, according to a Nikkei investigation. The news organization discovered such prompts in 17 English-language preprints on the a...
#AcademicIntegrity#AI#Research
RMZ HU

Our latest episode takes up the recent debate on Trump’s executive order on #openscience - @MartinReinhart & F. Hesselmann explore the historical evolution of scandals related to #academicintegrity and their implications for the relationship between science and politics in their talk on „From scandal to reform: approaches to research integrity at a turning point“. blogs.hu-berlin.de/sciencework @IBI_HU

blogs.hu-berlin.de#21 SCIENCE WORKS / Jour fixe: From scandal to reform: approaches to research integrity at a turning point | Science Works
A-Dub 🥝

agreed!

"I think that universities should be creating academic cultures where students are empowered to think critically about the tools that they use, and where trust is preserved through transparency and not just surveillance."
-- University of Toronto Students' Union president

cbc.ca/news/canada/university-

CBCCanadian universities grapple with evaluating students amid AI cheating fears | CBC NewsCanada's post-secondary institutions are looking for new ways to assess students as they respond to fears about AI being used to cheat on exams.
#AI#AcademicIntegrity#CdnPSE
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