David Rettinger

David Rettinger is an Applied Professor of Psychology at the University of Tulsa's Kendall College of Arts & Sciences, with over 20 years of experience teaching psychology. He serves as Associate Chair and Undergraduate Program Director for the Psychology Department.

• Education: Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Colorado; B.A. from the University of Michigan.
• Research Focus: Academic integrity, pedagogy, ethical decision-making, and the psychology of cheating.
• Books Authored: The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI (2025) and Cheating Academic Integrity: Lessons from 30 Years of Research (2022).

Rettinger's work examines institutional climates, emotional drivers, and personality factors influencing academic misconduct. His research has been cited in international media outlets like The New York Times and CBS Morning Show, and he has presented at conferences including the International Center for Academic Integrity Annual Meeting.

He holds a Fulbright Specialist appointment (2023) in Nepal and delivers global keynotes on academic integrity. Awards include President Emeritus of the International Center for Academic Integrity.

• International Work: Keynotes and workshops in Nepal, Montenegro, and Mexico.
• Media Recognition: Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Education, and The Washington Post.