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d. A lower or failing grade on the particular assignment or test;
e. A lower grade in the course;
f. A failing grade in the course;
g. Removal of the student from the course in progress;
h. A written reprimand to be included in the student's disciplinary file;
i. Removal from their academic program of study;
j. Disciplinary probation; or
k. Suspension or expulsion from the college.
(2) One or more of the disciplinary sanctions listed in sub. (1) may be imposed for an incident of academic misconduct.
Disciplinary Sanction Imposed at the Discretion of the Instructor:
(1) Where an instructor concludes that a student enrolled in one of his or her courses has engaged in academic
misconduct in the course, the instructor will follow the following procedure to impose a sanction listed in (1) (a) through (f).
(a) CONFERENCE WITH STUDENT. When an instructor concludes that proceedings under this section are warranted, the instructor shall promptly offer to discuss the matter with the student. The purpose of this discussion is to permit the instructor to review with the student the basis for his or her belief that the student engaged in academic misconduct, and to afford the student an opportunity to respond.
(b) DETERMINATION BY THE INSTRUCTOR THAT NO ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT OCCURRED. If, as a result of the discussion, the instructor determines that academic misconduct did not in fact occur or that no disciplinary sanction is warranted under the circumstances, the matter will be considered resolved without the necessity for further action or a written report.
(c) DETERMINATIONBYTHEINSTRUCTORTHATACADEMICMISCONDUCTOCCURRED
i. If, as a result of the discussion, the instructor determines that academic misconduct did
occur, the instructor shall prepare a written report so informing the student, which shall contain the following:
1. A description of the misconduct;
2. Specification of the sanction recommended;
3. Notice of the student's right to appeal the decision to the Division Dean; and 4. A copy of the institutional procedures adopted to implement this sanction.
ii. The written report shall be emailed to the student via their campus email account.
iii. A student who receives a disciplinary sanction under this section has the right to appeal the
decision of the instructor to the Division Dean to contest the determination that academic misconduct occurred, or the disciplinary sanction imposed, or both. If the student desires to appeal, the student must file a written request with the Division Dean within 10 days of personal delivery or mailing of the written report. If the student does not request a hearing within this period, the determination of academic misconduct shall be regarded as final, and the disciplinary sanction recommended shall be imposed.
(2) Where an instructor concludes that a student enrolled in one of his or her courses has engaged in academic misconduct in the course, the instructor will follow the following procedure to impose a sanction listed in (1) (g) through (h):
(a) The instructor will proceed as above but will also send a copy of the report to the Division Dean.
(b) The instructor will inform the student that, because of the recommended sanction, the case will
be heard, and a decision rendered by the Dean.
(c) TheDeanwillreviewtheinformationprovidedbytheinstructorandwillmeetwiththestudent
to discuss the case.
(d) If, as a result of the discussion, the Dean determines that academic misconduct did not in fact occur
or that no disciplinary sanction is warranted under the circumstances, the matter will be considered
resolved without the necessity for further action.
(e) If the Dean determines that misconduct has occurred, the Dean will:
i. Determine the appropriate sanction(s) for the offense. The sanction can be any listed in (1) (a) through (h). If the Dean determines that the appropriate sanction, is one listed in (1) (i) through (j), they will refer the matter to the Vice President for Instruction as outlined below.
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