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PROCEDURE ON DISCIPLINARY DUE PROCESS
obligations, to maintain integrity and a high standard of honor in academic work and to observe a standard of conduct appropriate for the College. The College expects all students to conduct themselves under all circumstances in a responsible manner. This implies thoughtful consideration of College property and members of the College community. Any student or group of students failing to observe either the
general standards of conduct or any specific regulation adopted by the College
or acting in a manner not in the best interest of other students of the College, shall be subject to disciplinary action. Copies of the Student Code of Conduct Procedure on Disciplinary Due Process are available in the Student Services Office.
Framework for Addressing Student Concerns
Should the student have a complaint an issue believed to have an adverse effect upon the student, someone else or a group of students—the student may work to address that problem by first bringing the issue to the attention of the person(s) against whom the complaint is directed. If resolution is not reached, complaints should be directed to the immediate supervisor or dean of the person against whom the complaint is directed.
If no resolution is reached at this level, the student may submit a formal written appeal to the proper vice president. All decisions, notification of decisions and reasons for decisions shall be in writing.
This procedure shall not apply to complaints filed on the basis of gender-based discrimination and/or sexual harassment.
FORMAL COMPLAINT SUMMARY AND ANNUAL REVIEW PROCEDURES:
• Each vice president will compile a list of formal written complaints received and submit to the senior executive assistant to the president, who aggregates the data into a master document.
• Complaints are reviewed by the president’s cabinet to see if patterns emerge which reveal a need for improvements in programs, activities or services
Academic Dishonesty
Students at Sandburg are responsible for understanding what constitutes academic dishonesty.
Carl Sandburg College defines academic dishonesty as proposed by Gary Pavels [Kibler, et al, (1988, p.1) Academic Integrity and Student Development: Legal Issues and Policy Perspectives. North Carolina: College Administrative Publications, Inc.]:
CHEATING
Intentionally using or attempting to use work that is not your own, unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise. The term academic exercise includes all forms of work submitted for credit or hours.
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