Section 221 - Academic Integrity Procedure

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  1. The instructor confronts the student regarding the specific charge of academic fraud to discuss the charge, consider the evidence and hear the student’s explanation. If the instructor determines that the student has violated the Academic Integrity Policy, the instructor informs the student of the consequences of the violation and the sanctions (A, B, C, D, or E outlined below) that the instructor will impose.
  2. If sanctions F, G, or H are requested, the instructor completes an “Academic Misconduct Complaint Form” and forwards to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Vice President of Academic Affairs must respond to and act on any charges of academic fraud within 10 academic calendar days after notification from the instructor. The response may include, if needed, a meeting with any and all parties involved.
  3. If the student disagrees with either the determination of a violation of the policy or the sanction, the student may appeal the instructor’s decision to the Vice-President of Academic Affairs. In handling the appeal, the Vice-President of Academic Affairs follows the Student Code of Conduct beginning with the Investigation and Informal Process.

Sanctions for Academic Fraud may include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. No further action

B. Warning given to the student

C. Academic plan established for future performance.

D. Grade of “F” or “0” points for the assignment or test/quiz.

E. Grade of “F” for the course

F. Probation period during which any further incidents may lead to summary suspension.

G. Suspension

H. Expulsion

Appeals: Students should follow the Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure to appeal any sanction imposed for a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy.


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