Gary Pavela, J.D.

Gary Pavela teaches in the honors program at the University of Maryland and writes law and policy newsletters to which over 1,000 colleges and universities in North America subscribe. He has been a fellow at the University of Wisconsin Center for Behavioral Science and Law, taught at Colgate University, and serves on the Board of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University. In 2005 he received the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ “Outstanding Contribution to Literature and Research” award. In 2006 he was designated the University of Maryland “Outstanding Faculty Educator” by the Maryland Parents' Association.

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How Do I Discuss Academic Integrity During the First Class?

How Do I Discuss Academic Integrity During the First Class?

All faculty members have students who cheat in their classrooms. Should our primary response to classroom cheating be prevention, punishment, or indifference? With 11 pages of supplementals, we explain how a developmental approach can ensure that all your students stay on the track to ethical academic success. 


Making Honor Codes Work (Even If You Don't Have One)

Making Honor Codes Work (Even If You Don't Have One)

Research on academic honesty has shown something fascinating: apparently, students find it harder to break a promise than to break a rule. We explain why honor codes are gaining renewed attention and who you how you can make them work on your campus.


Resolving Sexual Violence Allegations: OCR Guidance and the Law

Resolving Sexual Violence Allegations: OCR Guidance and the Law

The numbers are enough to make higher education officials everywhere take notice, and take action.  According to the National Institute of Justice, 20% of women and just over 6% of men experience sexual assault during their college years. We bring you up to date on the OCR position, clarify key issues and help you develop the strategies you need to respond to sexual violence allegations.


Student Conduct Administration: 7 Critical Issues & Challenges

Student Conduct Administration: 7 Critical Issues & Challenges

Here’s your chance to hear one of the country’s leading authorities on student conduct and academic integrity … on your “home turf.”  We examine trends, issues and best practices in student conduct.


What Faculty Must Know About Campus Security

What Faculty Must Know About Campus Security

In the White Paper What Faculty Must Know About Campus Security, you will learn methods for fostering essential safety-enhancing relationships between professors and students.


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