Reporting Academic Dishonesty

Professor then

• Determines Professorial penalty and Notifies students in writing [Via letter and/or email (Click here to see sample letter)] of the following:
  • Failing grade, failing course, etc.
  • The incident will be forwarded to the Office of Student Conduct
  • Make sure to include “whatever additional action deemed necessary” or “I request that no further action be taken.”
  • Include Grade Appeal Policy
• Complete an online report and attach the following items: Syllabus, assignment(s) submitted or involved, and letter of notification to student about the incident.

• Whether or not to pursue charges dependent upon Professional recommendation and previous student disciplinary record.
• File it “For Information Only” – No charges brought against student.
• Charge student with Academic Dishonesty

• To get further details of allegations, copies of paperwork, etc. (should additional action be requested).

• Student has opportunity to state their side of the story.
• Student will choose to either take responsibility and accept recommended sanction or request an APA or University Council appeal.

• All academic appeals are heard before the University Council.
• Board is composed of administrators, faculty, and students appointed by the Chancellor.
• If council upholds Professor’s penalty, the case is terminated.
• If the council recommends a different course of action, those recommendations are forwarded to the Chancellor for review*. The instructor may choose to accept or not accept the recommendations.