We invite you to be part of the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity!​

The International Day of Action for Academic Integrity (IDoA) will be celebrated this October 16, 2024. It is an event organized by the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI) to promote the experience of academic integrity in educational institutions, with students, professors and staff from universities around the world. Tec de Monterrey, through the Academic Integrity Program, has been a member of the ICAI since 2018 and since then we have an active role in the experience and dissemination of integrity, through these activities.​

From your role as a student, teacher, collaborator, or parent, you can work for integrity in learning to contribute to academic excellence.​

Learn how you can get involved by clicking here. ​

We hope to see you there!​

Learn about the International Center for Academic Integrity, an association that studies the state of the art of academic integrity and promotes the exchange of good academic integrity practices among universities around the world to promote an ethical culture in teaching and learning. 

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The purpose of the Academic Integrity Magazine is to disseminate and socialize valuable content that collaborates to promote a culture of academic honesty in higher education institutions in Latin America.       

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Literature consulted: 

Bretag, T. (2016). (Editora). Handbook of Academic Integrity. doi: 10.1007/978-981-287-098-8 

If you want to download the types of breaches of academic integrity, click hereget_app.

Other Forms of Academic Integrity Violations  

Definition: Any other action that violates the principles of academic integrity (respect, responsibility, trust, honesty, fairness) and has the purpose of obtaining an academic advantage through cheating, lying, or deceiving. 

Example: Arantza asked the career director to change the grade of an activity she had failed due to a breach of academic integrity. 

You can report at any time through these channels:

Literature consulted: 

Bretag, T. (2016). (Editora). Handbook of Academic Integrity. doi: 10.1007/978-981-287-098-8 

If you want to download the types of breaches of academic integrity, click hereget_app.

Other Forms of Academic Integrity Violations  

Definition: Any other action that violates the principles of academic integrity (respect, responsibility, trust, honesty, fairness) and has the purpose of obtaining an academic advantage through cheating, lying, or deceiving. 

Example: Arantza asked the career director to change the grade of an activity she had failed due to a breach of academic integrity. 

You can report at any time through these channels:

“As a member of the student community of Tecnológico de Monterrey, I am aware that all people deserve respect. I assume an attitude of listening and dialogue that contributes to mutual understanding. I understand that my personal development and learning of excellence involve acting with integrity in my academic and personal life. 

Therefore, I commit to: 

• Respect others, their opinions, and differences, to live together in an environment of tolerance and safety. 
• Know and comply with academic and student regulations for the good of our Tec community. 
• Be aware that my actions impact not only the environment, but also other people in my city, country, in the world, and even in future generations.
• Pursue my well-being in its different dimensions to achieve my goals and promote a healthy coexistence in my community, acting as an agent of change in my environment, in a safe and assertive way. 
• Do my own work, be honest about what I know and what I need to learn, as well as respect the work of others, and ask for help when necessary.” 

“As a member of the student community of Tecnológico de Monterrey, I am aware that all people deserve respect. I assume an attitude of listening and dialogue that contributes to mutual understanding. I understand that my personal development and learning of excellence involve acting with integrity in my academic and personal life. 

Therefore, I commit to: 

• Respect others, their opinions, and differences, to live together in an environment of tolerance and safety. 
• Know and comply with academic and student regulations for the good of our Tec community. 
• Be aware that my actions impact not only the environment, but also other people in my city, country, in the world, and even in future generations.
• Pursue my well-being in its different dimensions to achieve my goals and promote a healthy coexistence in my community, acting as an agent of change in my environment, in a safe and assertive way. 
• Do my own work, be honest about what I know and what I need to learn, as well as respect the work of others, and ask for help when necessary.” 

1. Where can I report a breach of academic integrity?

Breaches of academic integrity, known as FIAs (by its acronym in Spanish) must be reported through the ETHOS platform, which can be accessed in two ways:

• miTec > Search Bar: “Reportar faltas a la integridad académica” > Realizar reporte
• Website: https://letica.mx/ethosestudiantestec?locale=es

2. What is academic integrity?

It means “acting with honesty, commitment, fairness, responsibility and respect in learning, research and dissemination of culture.” It implies having the courage to stand up for these principles, even when it is difficult to do so (Chapter IX of the Academic Regulations).

3. What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity is considered any individual or collective action or omission of the students that is committed inside or outside the classroom, that violates the principles of academic integrity and/or that seeks to obtain or facilitate a benefit or academic advantage.

4. What does "FIA" mean?

It is the Spanish acronym of Falta a la Integridad Académica, that is, Breach of Academic Integrity

5. What’s the difference between a DA and an FIA?

“DA" (by its acronym in Spanish) means “Deshonestidad Académica”, that is, "Academic Dishonesty". It was a term used to report cases of breaches of academic integrity committed by students, according to the Academic Dishonesty Program and the academic regulations of that time. In July 2017, the Academic Integrity Program was launched with the purpose of promoting a culture in the community, focusing on providing the students with more formative rather than just punitive consequences. Therefore, when a student is reported for having committed an academic integrity breach, the correct term to use is “FIA”, by its acronym in Spanish (that is Falta a la Integridad Académica) and not “DA”.

6. What are the consequences of committing a breach of academic integrity?

You can consult the consequences of committing any breach of academic integrity in Chapter IX of the Academic Regulations, click on the link that corresponds to your level of studies:

High School Students:
https://tec.mx/en/tec-high-school/policies-and-regulations
Undergraduate Students:
https://tec.mx/en/undergraduate/policies-and-regulations
Graduate Students:
https://tec.mx/en/graduate/policies-and-regulations

7. What types of consequences are appealable?

Only the breaches of academic integrity that result in a temporary suspension or permanent withdrawal from the Institution may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of the Academic Regulations. To do so, it is important to follow the procedure declared in Chapter IX of the Academic Regulations.

8. What is the process for a student to appeal for a resolution of temporary suspension or permanent withdrawal?

Only the breaches of academic integrity that result in a temporary suspension or permanent withdrawal from the Institution may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of the Academic Regulations. To do so, it is important to follow the procedure declared in Chapter IX of the Academic Regulations.

9. Who can report a breach of academic integrity?

According to the article 9.4 of the Academic Regulations, any student, member of the academic staff, institutional authority, member of the Tec de Monterrey educational community or any external entity linked to the academic process, who has knowledge of any act that may constitute a violation to academic integrity, must communicate it in writing to the Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC), including evidence that demonstrates the fact. To do this, a report must be made through the ETHOS platform, which can be accessed in two ways:

• miTec > Search Bar: “Reportar faltas a la integridad académica” > Realizar reporte
• Website: https://letica.mx/ethosestudiantestec?locale=es

10. What is the purpose of the Academic Integrity program?

To strengthen the culture of academic integrity at Tec de Monterrey, through a set of actions oriented to raise awareness and educate about integrity, as well as provide an effective management of breaches of academic integrity, according to the Academic Regulations of our Institution, to promote honesty, respect, commitment, responsibility and justice in the field of learning, teaching, research and the dissemination of culture.

11. Who is part of the Academic Integrity Program?

The entire Tec community is part of the Academic Integrity Program; however, the people who collaborate directly in the Campus and National Academic Integrity Committees have a special participation, as well as the people who perform the role of Ambassadors of Academic Integrity and the teachers of the Integrity Academy.

12. What is a Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC)?

A Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC, by its acronym in Spanish) is a deliberative body that, by addressing and resolving cases of breaches of academic integrity, educates students in integrity and strengthens the culture of integrity on the Campus and in the Institution in general.

13. What does a Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC) do?

 

• Educates students in integrity, contributing with this to the formation of professionals technically efficient and ethically responsible.
• Promotes the strengthening of a culture of academic integrity in our Institution.

14. What is a National Academic Integrity Committee (CIAN)?

The National Academic Integrity Committee (CIAN, by its acronym in Spanish) is the body responsible for reviewing appealed cases submitted by reported students who received resolutions of temporary suspension or permanent withdrawal.

15. What does the National Academic Integrity Committee (CIAN) do?

The main function of the CIAN is to analyze and resolve the appealed cases it receives, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter IX of the Academic Regulations of the Institution.

16. What can I do if I witness a breach of academic integrity?

It is important that you report it through the ETHOS platform. To access, follow either step:

• miTec > Search Bar: “Reportar faltas a la integridad académica” > Realizar reporte
• Website: https://letica.mx/ethosestudiantestec?locale=es

17. What is the process for managing a breach of academic integrity?

When a student has committed a breach of academic integrity, the professor:

• Will assign a failing grade, either in the activity, exam, project, subject, etc.
• Make a report to the Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC) through ETHOS platform.

Then, the Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC):

• Will analyze the seriousness of the reported events.
• Will subsequently indicate whether it is necessary for the student to attend a hearing session to discuss what happened.

It is very important that students always check their institutional email, as there they will be contacted about any situation related to the case.

18. What are examples of breaches of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity is considered any individual or collective action or omission by students, whether committed inside or outside the classroom, that violates the principles of academic integrity and/or seeks to obtain or facilitate an academic benefit or advantage.

Some examples of this type of actions or omissions are: copy or attempt to copy any type of exam or learning activity; partial or total plagiarism; facilitate any activity or material to be copied and/or presented as your own; impersonation; access and/or manipulate, without express authorization, email accounts or institutional systems; falsify information; alter academic documents; sell or buy exams or distribute them by any means; steal or obtain information improperly or attempt to bribe a professor or any collaborator of the Institution; the alteration of clinical records; unauthorized use of tools, software or devices; among other. For any further questions, email us at integridad.academica@itesm.mx

19. ¿En qué capítulo del Reglamento Académico se habla sobre integridad académica?

Throughout the Academic Regulations there are several articles related to academic integrity; However, Chapter IX is where you can learn more details about the Academic Integrity Program. We invite you to click on the link that corresponds to your level of studies:

High School Students:
https://tec.mx/en/tec-high-school/policies-and-regulations
Undergraduate Students:
https://tec.mx/en/undergraduate/policies-and-regulations
Graduate Students:
https://tec.mx/en/graduate/policies-and-regulations

20. What is a remediation assignment?

A remediation assignment is an educational intervention designed to prevent future infractions. It is aimed to promote reflection among students and raise their ethical awareness to help them make ethical decisions in difficult circumstances.

21. What is an Academic Integrity Plan?

An Academic Integrity Plan is aimed specifically at students who have been suspended from the Institution. In this period of separation from the school, students carry out a series of activities that allow them to reflect on the breach of academic integrity committed and are provided with tools that help them strength their moral conscience. Unlike the remediation assignments, the Academic Integrity Plan lasts from one month up to one year and can include activities to be performed in collaboration with a social organization.

1. Where can I report a breach of academic integrity?

Breaches of academic integrity, known as FIAs (by its acronym in Spanish) must be reported through the ETHOS platform, which can be accessed in two ways:

• miTec > Search Bar: “Reportar faltas a la integridad académica” > Realizar reporte
• Website: https://letica.mx/ethosestudiantestec?locale=es

2. What is academic integrity?

It means “acting with honesty, commitment, fairness, responsibility and respect in learning, research and dissemination of culture.” It implies having the courage to stand up for these principles, even when it is difficult to do so (Chapter IX of the Academic Regulations).

3. What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity is considered any individual or collective action or omission of the students that is committed inside or outside the classroom, that violates the principles of academic integrity and/or that seeks to obtain or facilitate a benefit or academic advantage.

4. What does "FIA" mean?

It is the Spanish acronym of Falta a la Integridad Académica, that is, Breach of Academic Integrity

5. What’s the difference between a DA and an FIA?

“DA" (by its acronym in Spanish) means “Deshonestidad Académica”, that is, "Academic Dishonesty". It was a term used to report cases of breaches of academic integrity committed by students, according to the Academic Dishonesty Program and the academic regulations of that time. In July 2017, the Academic Integrity Program was launched with the purpose of promoting a culture in the community, focusing on providing the students with more formative rather than just punitive consequences. Therefore, when a student is reported for having committed an academic integrity breach, the correct term to use is “FIA”, by its acronym in Spanish (that is Falta a la Integridad Académica) and not “DA”.

6. What are the consequences of committing a breach of academic integrity?

You can consult the consequences of committing any breach of academic integrity in Chapter IX of the Academic Regulations, click on the link that corresponds to your level of studies:

High School Students:
https://tec.mx/en/tec-high-school/policies-and-regulations
Undergraduate Students:
https://tec.mx/en/undergraduate/policies-and-regulations
Graduate Students:
https://tec.mx/en/graduate/policies-and-regulations

7. What types of consequences are appealable?

Only the breaches of academic integrity that result in a temporary suspension or permanent withdrawal from the Institution may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of the Academic Regulations. To do so, it is important to follow the procedure declared in Chapter IX of the Academic Regulations.

8. What is the process for a student to appeal for a resolution of temporary suspension or permanent withdrawal?

Only the breaches of academic integrity that result in a temporary suspension or permanent withdrawal from the Institution may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of the Academic Regulations. To do so, it is important to follow the procedure declared in Chapter IX of the Academic Regulations.

9. Who can report a breach of academic integrity?

According to the article 9.4 of the Academic Regulations, any student, member of the academic staff, institutional authority, member of the Tec de Monterrey educational community or any external entity linked to the academic process, who has knowledge of any act that may constitute a violation to academic integrity, must communicate it in writing to the Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC), including evidence that demonstrates the fact. To do this, a report must be made through the ETHOS platform, which can be accessed in two ways:

• miTec > Search Bar: “Reportar faltas a la integridad académica” > Realizar reporte
• Website: https://letica.mx/ethosestudiantestec?locale=es

10. What is the purpose of the Academic Integrity program?

To strengthen the culture of academic integrity at Tec de Monterrey, through a set of actions oriented to raise awareness and educate about integrity, as well as provide an effective management of breaches of academic integrity, according to the Academic Regulations of our Institution, to promote honesty, respect, commitment, responsibility and justice in the field of learning, teaching, research and the dissemination of culture.

11. Who is part of the Academic Integrity Program?

The entire Tec community is part of the Academic Integrity Program; however, the people who collaborate directly in the Campus and National Academic Integrity Committees have a special participation, as well as the people who perform the role of Ambassadors of Academic Integrity and the teachers of the Integrity Academy.

12. What is a Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC)?

A Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC, by its acronym in Spanish) is a deliberative body that, by addressing and resolving cases of breaches of academic integrity, educates students in integrity and strengthens the culture of integrity on the Campus and in the Institution in general.

13. What does a Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC) do?

 

• Educates students in integrity, contributing with this to the formation of professionals technically efficient and ethically responsible.
• Promotes the strengthening of a culture of academic integrity in our Institution.

14. What is a National Academic Integrity Committee (CIAN)?

The National Academic Integrity Committee (CIAN, by its acronym in Spanish) is the body responsible for reviewing appealed cases submitted by reported students who received resolutions of temporary suspension or permanent withdrawal.

15. What does the National Academic Integrity Committee (CIAN) do?

The main function of the CIAN is to analyze and resolve the appealed cases it receives, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter IX of the Academic Regulations of the Institution.

16. What can I do if I witness a breach of academic integrity?

It is important that you report it through the ETHOS platform. To access, follow either step:

• miTec > Search Bar: “Reportar faltas a la integridad académica” > Realizar reporte
• Website: https://letica.mx/ethosestudiantestec?locale=es

17. What is the process for managing a breach of academic integrity?

When a student has committed a breach of academic integrity, the professor:

• Will assign a failing grade, either in the activity, exam, project, subject, etc.
• Make a report to the Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC) through ETHOS platform.

Then, the Campus Academic Integrity Committee (CIAC):

• Will analyze the seriousness of the reported events.
• Will subsequently indicate whether it is necessary for the student to attend a hearing session to discuss what happened.

It is very important that students always check their institutional email, as there they will be contacted about any situation related to the case.

18. What are examples of breaches of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity is considered any individual or collective action or omission by students, whether committed inside or outside the classroom, that violates the principles of academic integrity and/or seeks to obtain or facilitate an academic benefit or advantage.

Some examples of this type of actions or omissions are: copy or attempt to copy any type of exam or learning activity; partial or total plagiarism; facilitate any activity or material to be copied and/or presented as your own; impersonation; access and/or manipulate, without express authorization, email accounts or institutional systems; falsify information; alter academic documents; sell or buy exams or distribute them by any means; steal or obtain information improperly or attempt to bribe a professor or any collaborator of the Institution; the alteration of clinical records; unauthorized use of tools, software or devices; among other. For any further questions, email us at integridad.academica@itesm.mx

19. ¿En qué capítulo del Reglamento Académico se habla sobre integridad académica?

Throughout the Academic Regulations there are several articles related to academic integrity; However, Chapter IX is where you can learn more details about the Academic Integrity Program. We invite you to click on the link that corresponds to your level of studies:

High School Students:
https://tec.mx/en/tec-high-school/policies-and-regulations
Undergraduate Students:
https://tec.mx/en/undergraduate/policies-and-regulations
Graduate Students:
https://tec.mx/en/graduate/policies-and-regulations

20. What is a remediation assignment?

A remediation assignment is an educational intervention designed to prevent future infractions. It is aimed to promote reflection among students and raise their ethical awareness to help them make ethical decisions in difficult circumstances.

21. What is an Academic Integrity Plan?

An Academic Integrity Plan is aimed specifically at students who have been suspended from the Institution. In this period of separation from the school, students carry out a series of activities that allow them to reflect on the breach of academic integrity committed and are provided with tools that help them strength their moral conscience. Unlike the remediation assignments, the Academic Integrity Plan lasts from one month up to one year and can include activities to be performed in collaboration with a social organization.

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Connection with Institutes and Schools of Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Custom projects

Connection with Universities

Connection with specialized platforms

Highly specialized human resource

ETL – Extraction, Transform and Load

Data Cleaning, Transformation and Storage

Data Dashboards, Deployment, Operation (MLOps)

Computational Simulation through High Performance Computing

Generative AI

Prediction and Forecasting

Planning

Smart Choices

Autonomous Systems