Episode 25: Amanda McKenzie

"Integrity isn’t just for students—it’s about the culture we create in learning, teaching, and working.”

“Trust is essential, but it’s not an assurance technique—we still need ways to validate learning.”

In the 25th episode of The Opposite of Cheating Podcast, David speaks with Amanda McKenzie, Director of Academic Integrity at the University of Waterloo, Canada. With over a decade of experience in academic integrity and quality assurance, Amanda shares insights on fostering a culture of integrity across institutions, the role of remediation and education in supporting students, and the evolving challenges posed by GenAI.

Amanda McKenzie is the Director of Academic Integrity at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and Board Emeritus Member of the International Center for Academic Integrity.

You can learn more about Amanda's work at ⁠https://uwaterloo.ca/academic-integrity/⁠ and follow her on LinkedIn at ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-mckenzie-924b4512/.

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