David Rettinger, Associate Professor of Psychology, was recently named President of the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI).  He was formerly a member of the ICAI Advisory Board. He is a both a scholar and practitioner within the field of academic integrity, having published research in Ethics and Behavior, Theory into Practice, and other journals and serving as Procedural Advisor to UMW’s student-run Honor System.

ICAI was founded to combat cheating, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty in higher education. Its mission has since expanded to include the cultivation of cultures of integrity in academic communities throughout the world. ICAI offers assessment services, resources, and consultations to its member institutions, and facilitates conversations on academic integrity topics each year at its annual conference.

The Center has operated for 25 years as an independent organization, with past affiliations with Clemson and Duke Universities.