Time Management Often students report that the reason they plagiarized was due to falling behind on an assignment and waiting until the last minute. You can help your student by discussing the alternatives available to him or her in this situation. Ask your student if he or she thinks it would be better to ask for an extension on the assignment (even if this results in a grade penalty from the instructor) than to cheat and risk losing an entire semester. Discuss specific strategies to manage time in college. Many students find that upon arriving in college, for the first time, they need to maintain a calendar and note significant deadlines (dates of tests and due dates for assignments) rather than keep them “in their head.” Additionally, the university provides counseling on time management through Career Services, and counseling on stress management is available at Counseling and Wellness Services.
Alcohol and Drug Use
Many instances of misconduct are related to the misuse of alcohol or other drugs. Students in college face a great deal of freedom to make their own decisions. At times students do not handle their freedom responsibly, and the result can be a conduct violation. For example, research suggests that the vast majority of instances of sexual assaults occur when one or both parties are under the influence. You can support the university’s efforts to encourage responsible decision-making by engaging frank discussions about the risks and consequences of substance abuse. More information is available at the Dean of Students website.
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