
David Rettinger
Teacher, administrator, and scholar of academic integrity, with more than two decades of experience in higher education.
ABOUT
Co-host
The Opposite of Cheating Podcast
President Emeritus
International Center for Academic Integrity
Fulbright Specialist
Nepal, 2023
University of Mary Washington
Professor and Director of Academic Programs Emeritus
Applied Professor and Undergraduate Program Director
University of Tulsa
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David Rettinger is a teacher, administrator, and scholar with over two decades of experience, currently serving as an Applied Professor and Undergraduate Program Director at the University of Tulsa. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder and a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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David has authored several influential books, including 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. With Tricia, he also co-hosted The Opposite of Cheating Podcast. His research has been widely published in psychology and education journals, and he has presented his findings at numerous international conferences, such as the Annual Meeting of the International Center for Academic Integrity 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.
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David'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. He also served as President of the International Center for Academic Integrity, where he led their research efforts, particularly the revision of the McCabe-ICAI Academic Misconduct Survey.
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In addition to his research and international engagements, David is a dedicated educator. He taught at the University of Mary Washington for over 15 years, where he held various positions, including Professor and Director of Academic Integrity Programs. He has taught a wide range of courses, from introductory psychology to advanced courses in cognition. He leads a study abroad program in Nepal that has introduced more than 50 undergraduates to that amazing country and its people. His teaching philosophy emphasizes active student engagement and the importance of research in education.
David lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife and daughter.
Join David Rettinger and Tricia Bertram Gallant as they explore the complex landscape of academic integrity in the age of AI, moving the conversation from policing to pedagogical innovation.

