a preponderance of evidence that the student violated the Academic Integrity
Policy, the instructor will inform the student of his/her intention to assign a failing
grade or failure of the class and explains why that is the appropriate action to
be taken. At that time, the student has the right to appeal the faculty decision.
4. In cases where the student declines to discuss the matter or attend a meeting
with the instructor, or is unavailable for more than ten (10) business days, the
instructor shall make a determination as to whether a violation of the Academic
Integrity Policy occurred and assign the failing grade or failure of the class.
5. The instructor will not assign a sanction until after meeting with a student, the
appeal process has been exhausted or 10 business days have expired.
6. A letter will be sent to the student informing him/her of the process to appeal
the failing grade awarded, he/she should continue to attend class until the
appeal is resolved and the student should continue to engage fully in the class
by submitting assignments, participating in discussions, taking exams, etc. The
instructor will inform the student that he/she has five business days to (1) meet
with the Academic Supervisor and (2) file an appeal for the failing grade sanction
with the Dean of Instruction. All appeals must be in writing.
7. In the rare event that a student can’t discuss the situation with the Academic
Supervisor within the specified five days, his or her right of appeal is not
suspended as long as he or she has made a good-faith effort to do so. Once a
student notifies the Academic Supervisor in writing that he or she wishes to file
an appeal, no time limitations are placed upon the process for the student.
8. The instructor informs the Dean of Students of the situation as soon as possible
and gathers information for presentation to the Dean of Instruction and the panel
assembled for the appeal, if necessary. The Dean of Students meets with the
student to reiterate the student’s rights to an appeal and the procedures involved.
The Dean of Students also determines if additional sanctions are necessary
under other portions of the Student Code of Conduct.
* In some instances for online students the meeting/process may occur in a manner
other than face to face.
Student Rights
• Review the written evidence in support of the alleged violation
• Ask any questions
• Offer an explanation as to what occurred
• Present any material that would cast doubt on the accuracy of the alleged
violation
• Receive a determination of the validity of the allegation without reference to any
past record of misconduct
Student Responsibilities
• Provide truthful information regarding the allegation
• If appropriate, admit the violation and accept the decision of the instructor and
sanctions
• Deny the allegation or if appropriate, deny the allegation and file an appeal
• Continue to attend class until a final decision is made
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