How universities build a system of academic integrity: a seminar at Yesil University

On January 13-14, Yesil University hosted a two-day seminar, Akademiialyq Adaldyq Ligasy, dedicated to the institutionalization of academic integrity in universities. The training was attended by representatives of the management, faculty and administrative staff.

The seminar focused on practical work with academic integrity not as an abstract ethical category, but as a managed system embedded in university processes.

Day one: Risk management and the role of the university community

During the first day, the participants reviewed:

- Academic integrity at the institutional level and its place in the university management system;

- principles and logic of Monitoring the League of Academic Integrity;

- typical risks and mistakes of universities in the field of academic integrity;

- The role of administration, faculty, and students in fostering a sustainable culture of academic integrity.

Practical tasks became a key element of the day. The participants identified risk areas for academic dishonesty at their universities, formed a risk profile for the OVPO, conducted an express audit of the management unit, redesigned academic assignments to increase their resistance to plagiarism, and developed student initiatives to promote academic integrity.

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Day two: Policy, communication, and performance evaluation

On the second day of the workshop, the focus was on:

- involvement and support of administrative staff, training and incentive systems;

- Education and Communication — Participants have developed communication plans to promote academic integrity, including the creation of specialized sections on university websites;

- analysis of policies and procedures for responding to violations of academic integrity, analysis of real cases and the code of honor;

- Research and evaluation — the formation of a three-year academic integrity assessment plan with the identification of key indicators and data sources.

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Of particular value to the participants was the participation of Akerke Abylaikhan, a representative of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who spoke about the areas of cooperation with the League of Academic Integrity and stressed the importance of systematically promoting a culture of academic integrity in higher education.

The two days of the seminar were held in the format of active discussions, teamwork and an open dialogue about the real challenges faced by universities.

The League of Academic Integrity would like to thank Yesil University, the university management represented by Ayapbergen Taubaev, as well as all participants for their involvement, professional interest and willingness to change.

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