Gov 1310 Cheating Scandal
Cheating Scandal To Be Reviewed Case-by-Case
After a report circulated over the past few days claiming that Harvard had devised a tiered punishment scheme to uniformly ...
Harvard Could Face Student Lawsuits in Fallout of Cheating Scandal
After Harvard issues verdicts to the roughly 125 undergraduates being investigated for academic dishonesty in Government 1310: “Introduction to Congress,” several lawyers predict that the University could face a slew of lawsuits from students facing punishment.
Football Bracing for Lineup Changes Following Government 1310 Incident
Days before Saturday’s season opener against the University of San Diego, the Harvard football team is grappling with the ramifications of the Government 1310 cheating scandal.
For Accused Jocks, Athletic Regulations Complicate Decisions
Among the roughly 125 students under investigation for cheating in last spring’s class Government 1310, the varsity athletes implicated in the scandal must deal with an extra layer of concerns.
Faculty Members Defend Take-Home Exams Despite Scandal
Following Harvard’s announcement last week of a large-scale investigation into alleged cheating on a final in an introductory government class, several faculty members who have similarly offered take-home exams say that they are not yet convinced that an end to the practice is merited.
Cheating Scandal Erupts After Short-Answer Questions Added To Congress Exams
Students who took Government 1310: “Introduction to Congress” in recent years describe a course with a noted culture of collaboration, a practice that eventually led to alleged widespread cheating after the professor added a difficult short answer component to the course’s take-home exams.
Students Accused in Cheating Scandal Frustrated by Uncertain Process
As Harvard conducts its most sweeping academic dishonesty investigation in recent memory, several students say they are frustrated by the uncertainty they face as the Ad Board debates if and how to punish them.
Government Department Reacts to Scandal in Congress Class
Several professors interviewed in light of this week’s announcement said they did not think the establishment of an honor code would curb cheating.
Harvard Investigates "Unprecedented" Academic Dishonesty Case
Harvard College’s disciplinary board is investigating nearly half of the more than 250 students who enrolled in "Introduction to Congress" last spring.
