College of Optometry (CO) 2024–2025 125 Every member of the college community has the duty to file a complaint with the associate dean for Academic Affairs of the CO whenever it is believed that a substantial violation of the code has occurred. Failure to report a violation of the code is, itself, a violation. Disciplinary matters involving academic dishonesty and/or professionalism will be addressed by the CO Honor Court. Nonacademic disciplinary matters, including, but not limited to, those involving violence, threats of violence, or criminal activity will be referred to the NSU Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs. Honor Court Article I. Purpose Faculty and staff members should aspire to promote appropriate conduct in the professional academic program, including informing students of any specific expectations for academic integrity that may be unique to the course, laboratory, or clinic (preferably in the course syllabus). Individual faculty members should provide a testing environment that discourages academic misconduct to the best of their ability. In summary, the Honor Court will abide by a code to 1. encourage the highest standard of personal conduct 2. promote the highest quality education 3. promote the highest quality of patient care 4. establish a system to resolve allegations of professional misconduct or academic dishonesty Article II. Jurisdiction This Honor Court shall apply to all students enrolled in the professional optometry program of the CO. Allegations of professional misconduct or academic dishonesty by optometry students associated with any university course or clinical experience (optometry, vision science, or otherwise) shall be adjudicated by means of the procedures outlined in this honor code. Students enrolled in the graduate school (M.S. in Clinical Vision Research) will follow the NSU Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility administered by the university. Article III. College of Optometry Rules of Conduct Students in the CO are expected to maintain the highest standard of both academic honesty and professional conduct including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Students in the CO are honor bound to abide by the NSU Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility. 2. A student shall not give or receive aid on assignments or during examinations unless collaborative work is part of the examination exercise and approved by the instructor. 3. A student shall not attempt to reproduce questions from secured exams.
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