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instructor; style guides include, but are not limited to, MLA, APA, and Chicago
Style.
F. For student identity verification purposes, the BC3 student identification photo will be
available for view by College Administrators, Staff, and Faculty.
Academic Dishonesty
Evidence of academic dishonesty will result in an F grade for that
assignment, test, etc. If the same student commits academic dishonesty again, dismissal
from the College will be recommended to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Online Testing and Student Identity Verification Guidelines
In compliance with
federal regulations (34 CFR 602.17(g)), online instructors shall require students who
participate in such classes and/or take exams to verify their identity by using a secure
login, a pass code, a webcam, and a microphone; or to take proctored exams.
Students may be required to have photo identification for proctored examinations, which
may include video and audio recording with consent of the student. In addition, new or
other technologies and practices to assist in verifying student identity may be utilized.
Additional costs for proctoring services or use of other technologies and practices may
apply and notice of such costs will be provided to students at the time of registration.
Costs may vary.
Review and Appeal
Students who are charged with academic dishonesty shall have the
charges heard and may appeal sanctions imposed, if any, according to the levels of
authority and the processes outlined in the Academic Grievance procedure.
Student Complaint and Academic Grievance
A.
If the student complaint is grade related
the student should proceed with the
following steps:
1.
Informal Process:
The student should make every possible effort to resolve the
complaint by discussing it with the instructor or other people concerned. Most grade
appeals are resolved at this step.
2.
Formal Process Step One:
If grade appeals are not resolved between the student
and faculty member, the student must submit the
Butler County Community
College Final Course Grade Appeal
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to the Dean of the Division in which the
course is listed.
3.
The Dean may consult with the faculty member before giving the student a written
judgement on the appeal or may advise the student on alternate strategies in
resolving the situation. The Dean will respond in writing to the student, preferably
within seven (7) days.
4.
Formal Process Step Two:
Complaints not resolved between the Dean and the
student can be submitted in writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
(VPAA) for further review. Include the
Final Course Grade Appeal Form and the
Dean’s response with your written complaint.
5.
The VPAA will conduct an appropriate investigation that may include meeting with
the student, faculty member and Dean. The VPAA will respond in writing,
preferably within seven (7) days. The written response will become part of the
student’s record.
6.
The decision of the VPAA shall be final unless within five (5) school days after
receipt of the decision, the student files a letter with the President.
7.
Formal Process Step Three:
The President will review the matter to ensure the
process and documentation was followed and render a decision.
8. Grade appeals must be initiated no later than 10 days after the beginning of
the next semester.
