Navigating Tough Conversations: How to Talk to Students Suspected of Cheating

Date: October 10, 2024 – 02:00pm – 03:00pm (ET)

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Talking to students about suspected cheating is a delicate and often challenging task, but it’s necessary for maintaining academic integrity. In this webinar, you’ll discover how to navigate these tough conversations with empathy and clarity, addressing academic integrity concerns through constructive dialogue without alienating students.

Administrators from Coastal Alabama Community College will share their experiences in using exam report data as evidence to support conversations about academic integrity. They will also discuss unexpected factors, such as disabilities, that play a role in these discussions.

Key Takeaways:

• Best practices to initiate and prepare for these challenging conversations
• Practical strategies for managing these discussions, backed by real-life examples from educators
• Communication tips to help maintain empathy and respect during the discussions
• How to collect and present evidence of academic dishonesty using Honorlock exam insights

This webinar is sponsored by:

Speaker Bios

Lee O. Conerly, Ph.D.
Director, Academic Instruction – Coastal Alabama Community College

Building on her experiences in the secondary and higher education classrooms, Dr. Lee O. Conerly approaches her role as Director of Academic Instruction at Coastal Alabama Community College with her classroom foundation in mind. For years, Dr. Conerly learned from students in a variety of composition, literature, and leadership courses and was energized by watching them grow personally and professionally. In her leadership role, she enjoys viewing her colleagues through a similar lens as she works closely with faculty to analyze SLOs, implement initiatives from the Strategic Plan, and remain in compliance with accreditation agencies. Dr. Conerly serves as the Vice President of the Instructional Administrators Association and shares her doctoral research through educational forums as she helps educators better understand the veteran student population.

Mary Beth Lancaster, Ed.D.
Dean of Academic Instruction – Coastal Alabama Community College

Bio coming soon

Tyler Stike
Director of Marketing – Honorlock

Tyler has over a decade of experience in ed tech and higher education. He focuses on creating relevant and useful content for educators, institutions, and technologists.