Cheating Policy

Cheating Policy:

What is cheating?

Cheating is finding out the content of quizzes before taking the quiz. Cheating is also finding out the answers or filling in the answers using an AI or generative tool in place of studying or learning. Cheating is prohibited at Christian Leaders Institute. DO NOT discuss quiz questions and answers with other students. DO NOT use a different CLI account to see quiz questions or answers in advance. DO NOT use AI or generative tools to find answers in lieu of studying the materials. Do not use AI or generative tools to fill in the answers or take quizzes. These are all forms of cheating.

May family members or study groups learn together?

Yes, students may discuss videos and articles together, but a student should not take quizzes together or share any information about quizzes with one another. Each student must earn his or her own grade on a quiz, not get quiz help from someone else.

May students search the course materials during a quiz?

Yes, students may search for the answers in course materials after filling in the ones they knew if the quiz is open note and allows for referring back to the course materials. However, this should be used for learning purposes or to confirm the student’s knowledge on whether or not a quiz questions has been answered correctly. Students should not utilize search tools to take the quiz without reviewing and studying the course materials for learning first.

How is cheating detected?

CLI computer servers track student activity. This information is analyzed for evidence of cheating. Any suspicious patterns are reported to the Registrar and the necessary action(s) are taken.

What is the penalty for cheating on quizzes?

Any student found guilty of cheating will fail the class and may be suspended or expelled from Christian Leaders Institute, depending on the severity of the offense. All certificates, awards, and diplomas will be revoked. Someone who cheats is not honest or trustworthy enough to be a leader in the church of Jesus Christ.

Can I appeal a decision to suspend or expel me?

If a student believes the charges of cheating are not accurate, the student may appeal to the Provost by sending a written appeal to the registrar at registrar@christianleaders.net. The Registrar will forward the appeal to the Provost. After consideration of the case and any further information the student provides, the Provost will make a final decision on whether the student will remain a student at CLI or be expelled.