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REGULATIONS
III. INSTRUCTOR’S INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINATION
A. INSTRUCTOR’S INVESTIGATION
An instructor suspecting an incident of an academic-related violation shall follow these steps to address the concern:
1. The instructor suspecting the alleged violation shall first present concerns to the student and
provide an opportunity for the student to explain or refute the concerns.
2. The student will be allowed to comment on the evidence or to present evidence to clarify
the issue in question.
3. Based on the evidence presented and the student’s comments, the instructor shall determine
whether or not an academic-violation has occurred. This determination will result in one of the following findings:
a. An academic-related violation did not take place and the issue is resolved.
b. An act of academic dishonesty did occur.
B. INSTRUCTOR’S DETERMINATION
1. The instructor will communicate his/her findings via email to the student’s official College
email address within three (3) working days of the initial meeting with the student. The instructor shall inform the student of the imposed academic sanctions. The instructor will also inform the student of his/her appeal rights including the name and contact information of the respective dean in the appeal process.
2. The instructor will immediately report findings of academic-related violations and the imposed academic sanction to the appropriate academic dean.
IV. APPEAL PROCEDURES
A. APPEAL TO THE DEAN
1. A student who disagrees with an instructor’s decision may appeal to the appropriate division
dean. This appeal must be submitted in writing within three (3) working day of receipt of the instructor’s decision and describe with specificity why the student believes the instructor’s findings were in error.
2. The dean will review the appeal and the instructor’s findings and will communicate with the parties as needed before ruling on an appeal.
3. After considering the evidence, the dean will confirm, modify, or overturn the instructor’s decision.
4. The dean will inform the student, via the student’s official College email address, of the deci- sion within five (5) working days of the receipt of the student’s appeal.
B. APPEAL TO THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
1. A student who disagrees with the dean’s decision may appeal to the Executive Vice Presi-
dent. This appeal must be submitted in writing within three (3) working day of receipt of the dean’s decision and describe, with specificity, why the student believes the dean’s findings to be in error.
2. The Executive Vice President will review the appeal and previous findings and will communicate with parties as needed before ruling on an appeal.
3. After considering the evidence, the Executive Vice President will confirm, modify, or overturn the dean’s decision.
4. The Executive Vice President will inform the student via the student’s official College email address of the decision within five (5) working days of the receipt of the student’s appeal.
5. The Executive Vice President’s decision is final.
DISCIPLINE AND APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR NON-ACADEMIC RELATED VIOLATIONS Procedure 6.03.02.02
I. OVERVIEW
The Executive Vice President for Instruction and Student Services (“Executive Vice President”) is
responsible for implementing student discipline procedures. In the event any discipline procedure conflicts with the state or federal law, the Executive Vice President shall follow state or federal law and refer the discipline matter to the appropriate official as outlined by state or federal law.
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