Student Resource Guide

3.11. Student Integrity

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a central value at Heartland Bible Institute. It rests on two principles: first, that academic work is represented truthfully as to its source and its accuracy; and second, that academic results are obtained by fair and authorized means. Academic misconduct occurs when either of these principles are violated. Examples of student academic misconduct include giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on examinations or in the preparation of notebooks, themes, reports, or other assignments; knowingly misrepresenting the source of any academic work; changing grades without authorization; using institute approvals without authorization; forging signatures; falsifying research results; plagiarizing another’s work; violating Biblical principles, precepts and teachings, or otherwise acting dishonestly in research or in the classroom. Students who are found guilty of academic misconduct are subject to a range of disciplinary actions, including suspension or dismissal. Instructors also are expected to abide by the principles of Biblical integrity and may be removed for misconduct. It is the responsibility of each member of Heartland Bible Institute to understand and adhere to this principle of academic integrity.

Behavioral Integrity

Students are expected to conduct themselves at the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and blamelessness. This is true both in class, in their home as well as work and ministry life. The character of the student will be measured by the criteria defined in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Any student who violates one of these principles of behavior will be removed from HBI as a decision of the academic board.