David Rettinger

David Rettinger, Ph.D., is a teacher, administrator, and scholar with over two decades of experience. He is currently an Applied Professor and Undergraduate Program Director at the University of Tulsa. David holds a Ph.D. and MA in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and an AB from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

David has authored two books with Tricia Bertram Gallant: “The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI” (2025) and “Cheating Academic Integrity: Lessons from 30 Years of Research” (2022). His research has been published in psychology and education journals, and he has presented at international conferences including 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 media outlets like the CBS Morning Show, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Inside Higher Education, and The Chronicle of Higher Education.

David has delivered keynote addresses and workshops in Nepal, Montenegro, Thailand, 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, leading their research efforts, particularly the revision of the McCabe-ICAI Academic Misconduct Survey.

He leads a study abroad program in Nepal and constantly reflects on ways to help students learn in positive, inclusive, and authentic ways. David lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife and daughter. He enjoys the outdoors, travel, and watching Michigan football.