In my university, a small ring of students were flagged by our Computer Science department's automated plagiarism software. Upon investigation, it was determined who the culprits were. All involved students ---including the ones who shared their code--- were awarded a grade of XF, "failure due to academic dishonesty". Since the course was a gateway to other courses, most of them were effectively expelled.
In another course, the professor and assistants would view videotapes of the lecture to catch students who were taking quizzes for other students. Those students were dealt with as well. The XF grade stays on the transcript forever.
It may be one data point, but there is at least one university serious about cheating.
I would like to generalize that to all American universities, but I don't have enough data.
In another course, the professor and assistants would view videotapes of the lecture to catch students who were taking quizzes for other students. Those students were dealt with as well. The XF grade stays on the transcript forever.
It may be one data point, but there is at least one university serious about cheating.
I would like to generalize that to all American universities, but I don't have enough data.