The Global Challenge of Academic Integrity

Authors

  • Elena Denisova-Schmidt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.87.9494

Keywords:

Academic Integrity, Corruption, Higher Education, Russia, United States

Abstract

The lack of academic integrity is a huge problem at many universities around the world. International students seem to be more frequently involved in various types of cheating compared to domestic ones. This paper discusses some possible reasons for academic dishonesty and shows some successful remedies from different countries.  

Author Biography

Elena Denisova-Schmidt

Elena Denisova-Schmidt is a lecturer at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, and research fellow at the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College, US. 

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Published

2016-09-01

How to Cite

Denisova-Schmidt, E. (2016). The Global Challenge of Academic Integrity. International Higher Education, (87), 4–6. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.87.9494

Issue

No. 87: Fall 2016

Section

Integrity and Corruption

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