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Academic Integrity is an important value we expect all members of the St Austin international University community to uphold – students, faculty and staff. Academic Integrity goes beyond the scope of citations and avoiding plagiarism, it is a demonstration of our personal responsibility for our individual learning as well as our collective role in creating an authentic educational experience. With our unconditional commitment to our student success, and our help to transform the lives of others far beyond the St Austin’s International University community, we are committed to the fundamental values of academic integrity. 1. Honesty The bedrock of teaching, learning, and research. An honest academic community advances the quest for truth without misrepresenting facts, sources, or personal effort. [1, 2, 3, 4] 2. Trust The foundation for a productive scholarly community. Trust allows an environment of free exchange of ideas, where members feel safe sharing their work and opinions without fear of intellectual theft. [1, 2, 3] 3. Fairness The standard for clear, consistent, and predictable academic evaluation. It includes transparent standards, practices, and penalties that apply equally to all members of the academic community. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 4. Respect The mutual regard for oneself and others. In academia, respect means valuing diverse opinions, actively listening, and appreciating the need to challenge and refine ideas in a constructive manner. [1] 5. Responsibility The commitment to personal accountability. It requires members of the academic community to take ownership of their own work, act as positive examples, and stand up against wrongdoing rather than turn a blind eye. [1] 6. Courage The capacity to act in accordance with one's values despite fear or adversity. It takes courage to uphold ethical standards, resist negative peer pressure, and report academic misconduct when necessary. [1, 2]