About
David Rettinger, Ph.D., has taught psychology at the college level for more than 20 years. He is an expert in students’ academic integrity behavior, having published research in Theory into Practice, Research in Higher Education, Ethics and Behavior and Psychological Perspectives on Academic Cheating. He has authored two books, “The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI” (2025) and “Cheating Academic Integrity: Lessons from 30 Years of Research” (2022) both with Tricia Bertram Gallant.
Rettinger has presented research and at international conferences including the Annual Meeting of the International Center for Academic Integrity, The AI Show at ASU+GSV and the AAC&U Conference on General Education, Pedagogy and Assessment. His work has been featured in prominent media outlets such as the CBS Morning Show, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Inside Higher Education and The Chronicle of Higher Education. Rettinger’s international experience is extensive, having delivered keynote addresses and workshops in countries like Nepal, Montenegro and Mexico. His Fulbright Specialist appointment in Nepal in 2023 highlights his global impact on academic integrity.
Rettinger is president emeritus of the International Center for Academic Integrity, an organization founded to combat cheating, plagiarism and academic dishonesty in higher education, where he serves on the research committee.
Awards & Honors
- President Emeritus, International Center for Academic Integrity
Education
- Ph.D., University of Colorado
- M.A., University of Colorado
- B.A., University of Michigan
Research Interests & Areas of Expertise
- Academic Integrity
- Pedagogy
- Teaching and learning
