instructor shall make a determination as to whether a violation of the Academic
Integrity Policy occurred and the appropriate sanction.
*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 allegations
• Ask any questions
• Offer an explanation as to what occurred
• Present any material that would cast doubt on the accuracy of the allegation
• 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
corresponding sanctions
• Deny the allegation or if appropriate, deny the allegation and file an appeal
MAJOR OFFENSES
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these are offenses that are more serious in nature. The
instructor assigns an F as a course grade or an F on an individual project or
assignment which carries sufficient points to result in the eventual failure of the
course.
1. An instructor has reason to believe that a student has violated the Academic
Integrity Policy.
2. The instructor requests a formal meeting with the student to discuss the details of
the alleged violation and the student is informed of his/her rights (see below).*
3. If, after completing the meeting with the student the instructor believes there is
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
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