Bringing more attention to the issue of academic integrity is still a concern for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Academic Assembly.

The assembly passed a resolution at last night's meeting for the Student Resource and Concerns Committee (SRCC) to create a Web site for students and faculty.

The content of the Web site has not been decided yet, but it might include the academic integrity policy, a statement by the assembly concerning academic integrity and resources available from other universities, said Nicole Belolan, representative of the College of the Liberal Arts.

"I think it's definitely a step in the right direction for academic integrity," said Academic Assembly President Mark Levin. "It's not something that you can fix immediately -- there's a lot to be done."

According to the resolution, the SRCC will also be responsible for promoting the Web site in "Stall Stories," submitting two suggestions per semester, beginning in spring 2006. The SRCC is responsible for developing the online resource by Oct. 24, 2005, and the first version of this resource will be available by Nov. 7, 2005.

"It's up to the SRCC to promote the site," Belolan said. "It's definitely going to be a Web site for the students by the students, and it may or may not collaborate with administrators."

The assembly passed a resolution with recommendations on diminishing instances of academic integrity violations and Internet plagiarism on Feb. 21.

The recommendations have received acknowledgement by University Faculty Senate Chair Kim Steiner and Vice President of Student Affairs Vicky Triponey. There may also be a presentation of the recommendations for academic integrity to the Board of Trustees in May. Belolan said the assembly's role in creating a Web site for academic integrity is important as a central resource that would benefit students and faculty.

"I definitely think it's something students need," Belolan said. "Whether they use it or not would depend on other steps people take to promote it."