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Acamemic Dishonest Among Students

What is cheating? The answer to this question depends on who you ask. To answer the question, we must expand the term from cheating to academic dishonesty, and then explore the reasons why people cheat. The expanded definition of academic dishonesty includes many different areas including plagiarism, cheating, and providing false information to university officials... [Read Full Article].

Online Social Networks and Your Student

Chances are, if you search for your student online you will probably find them on www.facebook.com or www.myspace.com. Of course, before you get too curious and begin "e-parenting", there are a few things to know. Websites like Facebook, MySpace, Xanga, LiveJournal, and other blogs are social networking sites that can be great ways for students to keep in touch with one another, network with other students, and express themselves. However, it is becoming more frequent for students across the country to be confronted with some of the information and photos they have posted on the web. For some students it is costing them jobs, some have been arrested, while others have been stalked or harassed via the computer or in person...[Read Full Article]

Student Accountability For Off Campus Actions

You may be aware that Colorado State University, like most universities, meets with students to address disruptive or inappropriate behavior that occurs on campus. For example, an underage student drinking alcohol in the residence halls meets with a University Hearing Officer to determine if they have violated any policies in the Student Conduct Code. But, did you know that we also meet with students regarding their behavior in off-campus incidents....[Read Full Article]

Student Find Help with Conflict Issues

The clock is ticking with only one and a half months of school left but for some this may seem like an eternity. For others the end of the year is closer than you might think. No matter how you look at it though, there is a lot going on over the last few weeks of school. The classroom work alone is enough to make some stomachs turn. Right on cue, the weather is improving, making it even harder to stay focused. There are study groups, the search for a place to live, the friendships, the relationships, and most importantly the final project you have been avoiding. How are you dealing with it all... [Read Full Article]

Support Available For Student Conflict

Conflict Resolution Services at Colorado State University is a service for your college student. Conflict Resolution Services, located within the office of Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services, is funded by student fees. The office has trained staff that can assist students with various conflicts... [Read Full Article]