Past Events
International Day of Action for Academic Integrity
The International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating has changed its name in 2023 to be the "International Day of Action for Academic Integrity". The change is to recognize that the focus must be broader, aiming to promote academic integrity in all contexts beyond Contract Cheating.
The International Day of Action for Academic Integrity takes place each year on the third Wednesday of October. Every year an International Day of Action Committee prepares for the event; in addition, working groups of faculty/staff and working groups of students support the event by developing resources to share with other institutions and planning live events for the day. Live events include student panel discussions, debates, dialogues and other interactive sessions to encourage global engagement in academic integrity. There is also a student contest based on a different theme and activity each year with prizes for winners.
Learn more about this year's International Day of Action for Academic Integrity (IDOA),International Day of Action for Academic Integrity (IDOA).
9th Annual International Day of Action (2024)
'All hands on deck: Making academic integrity everyone’s job'
The International Day of Action for Academic Integrity on Wednesday October 16, 2024 was a huge success with record breaking attendance.
Read more about the event in our blog: Reflections on IDoA 2024.
You may CLICK HERE to save or print the poster. Versión en español
About the event:
We set sail on the high seas of academic conduct in the Integrity Boat!
This year’s theme focused on academic integrity as the responsibility of everyone involved in education: all faculty, staff and students. It involves promoting academic integrity as an important job, central to all institutions. This theme connected to continuing integrity beyond academia to professional ethics and lifelong learning following the ICAI fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
As the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity, our goal was to involve and engage everyone in our live events on the day, our social media campaigns and in encouraging action within institutions.
Here are event resources and recommended activities to encourage everyone to actively play a role in the academic integrity community:
Event Resources & Recommended Activities
Program
Pre-Event: October 2, 2024
Our annual Pre-event was held on October 2 for the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity.
The Pre-event included some introductory sessions for the International Day of Action, student panel discussions, our annual IDoA dialogue with experts, and news about our open access resources, live events and student contest for this year’s IDoA.
Recordings for the Pre-Event are available below - click on the session titles below to access the recordings.
Program for Pre-Event
16.00 UK
Introduction to the Pre-event and IDoA
Mary Davis, Oxford Brookes University, UK
Rachel Gorjup, University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada
16.15 UK
Student panel discussion: How can students use social media to promote academic integrity?
Rachel Gorjup, University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada
Iryna Pavlova, Sheridan College, Canada
Jennie Miron, Humber Polytechnic, Canada
Student Working Group
Thomas Lancaster, Imperial College London, UK
Irene Glendinning, formerly from Coventry University, UK
Iryna Pavlova, Sheridan College, Canada
Alex Hirniak, Sheridan College, Canada
Select Students
18.00 UK
Pre-event round up and looking forward to IDoA: resources, events and student contest
Mary Davis, Oxford Brookes University, UK
Rachel Gorjup, University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada
International Day of Action - October 16
Welcome to the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity 2024!
The program has a wide range of sessions, all related to our theme of ‘All hands on deck! Making academic integrity everyone’s job’.
Recordings for the Pre-Event are available below - click on the session titles below to access the recordings.
Program for IDOA on October 16, 2024
8.15 UK
Introduction to IDoA 2024
Professor Mary Davis, IDoA co-chair
8.30-9.15 UK
Enablers and barriers to teaching staff reporting academic integrity breaches in the age of GenAI
Australian Working Group: Antje Herrmann, Torrens University; Dr Ann Parkinson, University of Sunshine Coast; Dr Manisha Thakkar, Torrens University; Dr Eva Hatje, Queensland University of Technology; Dr Marcus Rodrigs, University of Newcastle; Trudy Bates, Edith Cowan University; Chairs: Leanne Shibata, Torrens University and Dr Nicole Reinke, University of Sunshine Coast
9.30-10.15 UK
Across the ditch: Academic integrity debates and dilemmas for students
Student panel discussion: Students from University of Auckland, New Zealand and Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia; with Sheryll McIntosh and Miriam Sullivan (chairs)
10.30-11.15 UK
Demystifying Academic Integrity: The Beginner’s Guide from an international student champion network
Students and staff from Oxford Brookes University, UK, American University of Nigeria, University of Adelaide, Australia; with Claudia Gottwald, Emilienne Akpan and Mary Davis (chair)
11.30-12.15 UK
QAA, QQI and TEQSA/Responsibility for academic integrity from an international quality enhancement perspective
Laura Flynn, QQI, Ireland; Dr Helen Gniel, TEQSA, Australia; Dr Phumzile Dlamini, Council HE South Africa; Kwaku Awuah-Boateng, GTEC, Ghana; Vicki Stott, Chief Executive QAA (chair)
13.00-13.45 UK
Session from Turkey: Snowball effects of individual efforts to inspire mega level academic integrity perspectives
Dr Salim Razı (Professor, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University) (chair); Dr Tolga Özşen (Professor, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University); Dr Özgür Çelik (Lecturer, Balıkesir University); Dr Miranda Karjagdiu Çolak (Lecturer, Bursa Techincal University); Sultan Tutku Budak Özalp (PhD Student, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University); İrem Sıla Özer (MA Student, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University); İlayda Aydın (BA Student, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University)
14.00-14.45 UK
Academic Integrity at K12: A Shared Responsibility for Students, Parents, and Schools
Dr Zeenath Reza Khan (chair), K12 students, parents, University of Wollongong, Dubai, UAE
15.00-15.45 UK
Higher Education leaders: what is our role and responsibility for academic integrity?
Frances O’Connell, Vice President Student Education, Technological University of the Shannon, Ireland; Dr Alyce Mason, Deputy Director, Learning, Teaching and Curriculum and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Student Life), University of Wollongong, Australia; Professor Anne-Marie Kilday, Vice Chancellor, Northampton University, UK; Dr Christina Meredith, Associate Dean, Humber Polytechnic, Canada; Dr Jean Guerrero Dib, Director for Institutional Identity and Principles, UDEM, Monterrey, Mexico; (Mary Davis, chair)
16.00-16.45 UK
Building momentum in academic integrity, not just an office!
Amanda McKenzie, University of Waterloo, Canada; Dr Tricia Bertram Gallant, University of California San Diego, USA; Dr Greer Murphy, University of California Santa Cruz, USA; Dr Victoria Malaney Brown, Columbia College, USA; Dr Kelly Ahuna, University at Buffalo, USA; (Mary Davis, chair)
17.00-17.45 UK
European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI): Our view of responsibility and the work of academic integrity
Veronika Krásničan, Executive Director ENAI; Dr Tomáš Foltýnek, President, ENAI Masryk University, Czechia
18.00-18.45 UK
What role do librarians play in academic integrity?
Librarians: Josh Seeland, Assiniboine College, Canada; Kathleen Oakey, Sheridan College, Canada; Isabel Virgo, Oxford Brookes University, UK; Dr Vanessa Earp, Kent State University, USA; Javier Oyarzún, Pontificia, Universidad Católica de Chile; Benson Ali, American University of Nigeria; Marie O’Neill, Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Ireland; Dr Jennie Miron (chair)
Lucila Puente, Tec de Monterrey, Mexico ; Dr Luz Godina, UDEM, Monterrey, Mexico
20.00-20.45 UK
Session in Spanish: My pledge as a student to live integrity. ‘Mi compromiso como estudiante: ¡vivir la integridad!’
Student panel discussion: Lucila Puente, Tec de Monterrey, Mexico; Dr Luz Godina, UDEM, Monterrey, Mexico; Students from the Latin American Network
21.00-21.45 UK
Why are academic integrity and ethics essential for students and their future careers?
Student panel discussion: Student Working Group members and other student volunteers; Iryna Pavlova and Rachel Gorjup (Chairs)
22.00-22.45 UK
Insights from the Australasian Network:
- Building a new academic integrity approach: what would you do with a blank slate?
- Creating a culture of academic integrity: emphasizing education over punishment
- I am responsible for who I become: Reframing students’ sense of responsibility
Dr Amy Milka, University of Adelaide; Dr Amanda Janssen, University of South Australia; Dr Neil Ulrich, Massey University, New Zealand; Dr Patricia Grant, Kaplan Business School, Sydney Australia
22.45 UK
Closing session
Mary Davis and Rachel Gorjup, co-chairs
Questions?
For any questions about this year’s International Day of Action, please contact the co-chair, Professor Mary Davis mdavis@academicintegrity.org
See More About Past IDoA Events
Excited about next year? We are too! Mark your calendar now for IDOA 2025 coming to you on 10.15.2025 (October 15, 2025).
Student Contest
2024 IDOA Student Contest
The purpose of the contest is for students to make a social media post on the theme of student responsibility for following and promoting academic integrity.
Social media post submissions can include graphics or images with a clear message about academic integrity.
Review the Contest Rules to ensure your submission meets the criteria. Versión en español
The deadline to submit was Wednesday October 16, 2024 23:59 EST.
Announcing the winners of the 2024 IDOA Student Contest |
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| Best social media IDoA post on the 2024 theme and Best entry overall 2024 Zsa Zsa Dolley, Gorham High School, USA |
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Most visually appealing IDoA social media post Aspenelle De Los Reyes, Gorham High School, USA |
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| Best social media IDoA post to demonstrate academic integrity in action Zaira Zafroon, Kiel University, Germany |
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| Highly commended IDoA social media post Oakley Wisniewska, Michael Corbett, Dara O'Carroll and Cat Stuer, University College Dublin, Ireland |
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| Highly commended IDoA social media post Aldo Omar Ortega Ioayza and Maria Anita Yovera Calle, University Canada West |
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8th Annual International Day of Action (2023)
Congratulations to our 2023 Student Contest Winners!
Best Poster and Overall Winner - Student Ambassadors for University of Toronto Mississauga
Best Poem - Yasmine Ilaghi, Toronto Metropolitan University
Most Creative Contribution- Carmen Ward, Humber College Canada
Best Spanish Entry - Julianna Jiménez Salinas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
October 4: 2023 IDoA Pre-Event Discussions of AI and Teaching Resources
Coordinated by Rachel Gorjup, University of Toronto, Mississagua, Canada & Jennie Miron, Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto, Canada
These sessions will start on Wednesday 4 October 2pm ET (7pm UK). Translation available. Confirm times for your time zone HERE.
During these sessions we will discuss:
A Statement on Artificial Intelligence, written by our Canadian National Consortium (ICAI-Canada) will be shared and examples provided for statement recommendations.
Student Working Group will present created materials for the IDoA (social media campaign highlighting how making the decision to cheat can have large impacts and an artificial intelligence resource sheet), and highlight the international collaboration to create these materials.
Present teaching resources for IDoA.
Preview the events for IDoA.
2:00-2:10pm ET - IDoA Introduction (Dr. Mary Davis, 2023 IDoA Co-Chair) Video HERE
2:10-3:00pm ET - Academic Integrity in a Generative AI Landscape: Perspectives from ICAI Canada (ICAI Canada) Video HERE
3:00-3:45pm ET - Championing Academic Integrity: An International Collaboration (Representatives from the IDoA Student Working Group) Video HERE
3:45-4:00pm ET - Closing Remarks: IDoA Teaching Resources, IDoA Student Contest, Preview of October 18th IDoA Events (Dr. Mary Davis and Rachel Gorjup, 2023 IDoA Co-Chairs) Video HERE
2023 Teaching Resources HERE
October 18: 2023 IDoA Event Sessions
Coordinated by Mary Davis, Oxford Brookes University, UK & Rachel Gorjup, University of Toronto, Mississagua, Canada.
These sessions will start on Wednesday 18 October 8:30am UK (3:30am ET). All times below are UK time. Translation available. Confirm times for your time zone HERE.
All sessions are FREE. When registering, please take a moment to review the schedule and check off which sessions you plan to attend.
IDoA sessions in UK time
8:30am - Introduction to IDoA - events, resources, inclusion (Dr Mary Davis, Co-chair, International Day of Action) Video HERE
8:45am - Academic integrity, AI, cheating sites and assessment: students, have you read the terms and conditions? (Prof Ann Rogerson, University of Wollongong, Australia) Video HERE
9:30am - What do PhD students think about AI? (A New Zealand perspective) (Sheryll McIntosh, University of Auckland, New Zealand and PhD students, facilitator) Video HERE
10:30am - Championing academic integrity in the age of AI: panel of students based in Australia, Nigeria, UK and Argentina (Dr Mary Davis, Oxford Brookes University, Claudia Gottwald, University of Adelaide, Emilienne Akpan, American University of Nigeria, and student champions) Video HERE
11:30am - Truths and Myths about academic integrity and AI - Menti discussion (Dr Jamie Cawthra, Bloomsbury Institute, London, UK) Video HERE
12:30pm - A Fireside Chat: Student partnerships for academic integrity policy and interactive oral assessment in the age of AI Dr Monica Ward and Student Union Vice President Academic Life, Eoin Crossen, Dublin City University, Ireland) Video HERE
1:15pm - Conversation about academic integrity in 2023 (Dr Thomas Lancaster, Imperial College London and Dr Irene Glendinning, Coventry University, UK) Video HERE
2:00pm - How can academic staff support each other to increase academic integrity? A conversation (Dr Liz Newton, London South Bank University, UK) Video HERE
2:45pm - Ethical implementation of AI in the process of academic writing (Dr Salim Razi and Burcu Özge Razı, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey) Video HERE
3:30pm - AI isn’t just AI: discussion (Emma Duke-Williams, University of Dundee, and Laura Lane, Brock University, Canada) Video HERE
4:15pm - Navigating social media responsibly and avoiding cheating traps: Staff and student discussion (Student planning group, moderated by Rachel Gorjup, University of Toronto, Dr Jennie Miron, Humber College Canada, Dr Mary Davis, Oxford Brookes University) Video HERE
5:00pm - Responsibilities with GenAI - student panel discussion (a UAE perspective and beyond) (Dr Zeenath Reza Khan, students from University of Wollongong in Dubai, others) Video HERE
6:00pm - Framework for the Ethical Use of AI (Dr Brenda McDermott, University of Calgary, Canada) Video HERE
7:00pm - The courage to change: implications for teaching, learning and assessment in the GenAI era (Dr Tricia Bertram Gallant, University of California, San Diego, Board Member Emeritus, International Center for Academic Integrity) Video HERE
8:00pm - Student voices: reflections on academic integrity in the age of AI (A Latin American perspective) (Dr Luz Godina and Lucy Puente and students from UDEM, Tech de Monterrey, Universidad Panamericana (Mexico) and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile ) - session in Spanish Video HERE
9:00pm - Use of AI by students and researchers: the potential legal issues. A conversation between legal experts (Dr Benjamin Liu, University of Auckland, New Zealand and Kim Pettigrew, University of New South Wales, Australia) Video HERE
10:00pm - Universal Design for Learning in academic integrity (Dr Jessica Kalra, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada) Video HERE
10:30pm - Final thoughts on Championing Academic Integrity in the age of AI and the International Day of Action (Dr Mary Davis and Rachel Gorjup, co-chairs) Video HERE
The International Day of Action for Academic Integrity planning committee for 2023 was made up of the following members:
Co-leads: Mary Davis, Oxford Brookes University, UK and Rachel Gorjup, University of Toronto, Canada
- Emilienne Akpan, American University of Nigeria, Nigeria
- Stephen Bunbury, University of Westminster, UK
- Irene Glendinning, Coventry University, UK
- Sue Hackett, Quality and Qualifications Ireland, Ireland
- Luz Herlinda Godina Silva, University of Monterrey, Mexico
- Zeenath Khan, University of Wollongong Dubai, UAE
- Thomas Lancaster, Imperial College London, UK
- Jennie Miron, Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Iryna Pavlova, Sheridan College, Canada
- Lucila Puente Cruz, Tec de Monterrey, Mexico
- Cheryle Snead-Greene, Prairie View A&M University, US
7th Annual International Day of Action (2022)
2022 International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating
October 19, 2022
This year's International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating (IDoA) falls on Wednesday, October 19th. Our theme is: IDoA 2022: Addressing Contract Cheating and Beyond in the New Learning Environment, and we will be focusing on how each of us has a role to play in supporting academic integrity.
- Videos of 2022 Events HERE!
- See videos with ideas about "De-mystifying the International Day of Action" HERE and HERE
The planning group for the 2022 IDoA is made up of the following members:
Co-leads: Amanda McKenzie, University of Waterloo, CA & Azalea Hulbert, University of West Virginia, US
- Stephen Bunbury, University of Westminster, UK
- Mary Davis, Oxford Brookes University, UK
- Lucía del Carmen Córdova Rivera, University of Monterrey, MX
- Irene Glendinning, Coventry University, UK
- Sue Hackett, Quality and Qualifications Ireland, IE
- Luz Herlinda Godina Silva, University of Monterrey, MX
- Zeenath Khan, University of Wollongong Dubai, AE
- Thomas Lancaster, Imperial College London, UK
- Jennie Miron, Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, CA
- Evangeline Litsa Mourelatos, Deree, the American College of Greece (retired), GR
Over 25 faculty and staff from eleven different countries have volunteered under the co-leadership of Mary Davis and Irene Glendinning for the Faculty group. Several virtual meetings have taken place, and Mary Davis has collected a number of useful resources for faculty members and educational institutions. Here is a list of IDoA activities, IDoA related news items about academic integrity and the long term professional and social impacts, as well as IDoA recommended teaching resources which are open access.
After a recent call for student volunteers, over 40 students from seven countries expressed their interest as part of the Student group and have stepped up to brainstorm ideas for the upcoming IDoA. Students met virtually with co-leads, Stephen Bunbury and Jennie Miron. They shared their ideas, which will be invaluable to inform next steps for suggested student activities, opportunities for participation, and communications that will be effective to get information out to students on an international level to promote good academic practice and raise awareness.
We encourage people around the world to use these hashtags as you prepare and mark the day of action: #excelwithintegrity #myownwork.
6th Annual International Day of Action (2021)
2021 International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating draws worldwide participation
The 6th annual International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating saw over 182 registrants participate from all over the world such as the UK, Austria, Ireland, Ukraine, Greece, Turkey, UAE, South Africa, Nigeria, Peru, Colombia, Canada, Mexico, U.S.A., Australia and New Zealand. Registrants stated that they planned on recognizing this day by running poster or video contests, virtual pledges, social media campaigns, escape rooms, and other awareness-raising events.
An International Organizing Committee consisting of: Irene Glendinning (Coventry University), Sue Hackett (Quality and Qualifications Ireland), Zeenath Khan (University of Wollongong Dubai), Thomas Lancaster (Imperial College London), Amanda McKenzie (University of Waterloo), Jennie Miron (Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning), and Evangeline Litsa Mourelatos (recently retired from Deree, the American College of Greece) met regularly months in advance of Oct. 20 to coordinate events to mark this day.
Evangeline Litsa Mourelatos oversaw an International Students Steering Committee (ISSC) that included over 17 students from around the world. She worked with these students to prepare an online game that can be used to educate people about contract cheating, to create promotional ads, photos and videos as well as a pre-event webinar co-moderated with Irene Glendinning, and she also moderated a live webinar event on the International Day of Action.
An expert presentation featuring Dr. Thomas Lancaster and special guest panelists: Sarah Eaton (Canada), Rowena Harper (Australia), Zeenath Khan (UAE), and Billy Kelly (Ireland) was broadcast on Oct. 20. Click HERE to view.
A student Meme Contest was also held. The first-place winning submission can be viewed HERE.
5th Annual International Day of Action (2020)
Taking Action Against Contract Cheating Webinar by Thomas Lancaster, Imperial College London
Download the 2020 Resource Guide and Tips document.
Congratulations to our 2020 Student Contest Winners!
First Place -- Video titled The Right Choice
From Deree The American College of Greece
Students: Dionysios Tzavaras, Alexandros Katsaitis, Mandalena Avgenikou
Second Place -- Graffiti Thumb Print
From Western Governors University Ohio
Student: Joselyn Samonte
Third Place -- Values Bird
From Deree The American College of Greece
Student: Mahin Siddiki
4th Annual International Day of Action (2019)
In 2019, ICAI launched its 4th International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating (now regarded as the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity). Read the announcement of the event and the press release issued by the 2019 planning committee.
Check out this list of Participating Institutions.
The IDOAACC hosted its first student contest to grow involvement of undergraduate and graduate students as part of the conversation. Read about the contest here.
3rd Annual International Day of Action (2018)
In 2018, ICAI launched its 3rd International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating (now regarded as the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity). Read the press release issued by the 2018 planning committee.
Check out this list of Participating Institutions.
Several instiutions participated in a social media campaign to raise awareness, we've captured some of these posts. Click here to see what the chatter was all about.
2nd Annual International Day of Action (2017)
Download the 2017 IDOAACC Poster here.
In 2017, ICAI launched its 2nd International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating (now regarded as the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity). Read the letter outlining the 2017 IDOAACC event.
Check out this list of Participating Institutions.
1st Annual International Day of Action (2016)
In 2016, ICAI launched its first International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating (now regarded as the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity). Read the letter outling the goals of the event and recognition of those original committee members.
Check out this list of Participating Institutions
As part of the event, a resource was put together as a newsletter focused on the Essentials of Academic Integrity for Students.
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