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During the meeting between the School Dean and the student, the student will:
• Have an opportunity to hear the alleged violations of the Student Academic Integrity Code along with any supporting documentation and evidence
• Provide their side of the story, provide relevant information, and offer any mitigating factors
The meeting with the School Dean is not an evidentiary hearing.
Failure to Appear
Should a student fail to appear or to submit a written response for the meeting with the School Dean, that student may be considered as having waived their right to be present and the proceedings may continue without the student’s input. The School Dean may also place a place an Administrative Hold on the student’s account until they are able to meet with the student or a written response is received.
Findings and Resolution Notice
The School Dean will consider the Student Incident Report and all accompanying documentation, the information gathered during the meeting with the student, and review the recommendation of the faculty initiator in determining what sanction, if any, is appropriate in accordance with the academic integrity sanctions. The School Dean may also conduct interviews with appropriate parties to determine the accuracy of the statements and other evidence for consideration.
The School Dean will send a written resolution notice to the student and faculty initiator within five (5) instructional days from the date of the meeting between the School Dean and student summarizing the meeting and sanction imposed, if any. The School Dean will upload a copy of the resolution notice into the District-wide tracking system, add any notes, and then close the case.
The School Dean may advise the student to review the Grade Grievance procedures as outlined in the Student Handbook as necessary.
The School Dean will also notify the Dean of Student Affairs in cases where additional violations of the Standards of Student Conduct have been identified or a conduct history is present. The Dean of Student Affairs may also meet with the student regarding the additional violations. If found responsible, the Dean of Student Affairs may impose sanctions as set forth in Appendix C. The Dean of Student Affairs will then update the student’s file online accordingly.
Types of Findings
Not Responsible – In cases where it has been determined that insufficient
evidence exists, by the Preponderance of Evidence standard, for a finding of Responsible for the alleged violation(s). The case is closed and a record is retained within the Office of Student Affairs via the District-wide tracking system.
Responsible – In cases where it has been determined that sufficient evidence exists, by the Preponderance of Evidence standard, for a finding that the student is Responsible for the alleged violation(s).
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