Incidents Discovered by Faculty
Faculty should report any incidents of academic dishonesty of which the faculty has knowledge. (GTAs and graders should first consult with their faculty supervisor.)
General Procedures
If homework, term papers, or other class assignments raise suspicions of academic dishonesty, including suspicions of academic dishonesty raised upon review and grading of in-class assignments, contact Student Conduct Services expeditiously. Reports to Student Conduct Services may be made on-line using the Integrity Violation form or by telephone, email or campus mail.
In-Class Observation of Suspected Academic Dishonesty
The following procedures are recommended for handling incidents in which a student in a classroom is observed engaged in possible academic dishonesty on an academic assignment:
- Make a note of the circumstances of the initial observation of the suspicious activity.
- If possible, have a colleague (proctor, etc.) verify the behavior by observation.
- If possible, tell the student privately that you have observed him/her engaged in possible academic dishonesty; or, make a general announcement to the class that possible academic dishonesty has been observed (without identifying a specific student or students), and request that the behavior stop.
- Allow the student to continue with the exam, unless the behavior is creating a serious disturbance.
- Continue to monitor the student's behavior.
- Contact Student Conduct Services expeditiously. Reports to Student Conduct Services may be made on-line using the Integrity Violation form or by telephone, email or campus mail.
Incidents Discovered by Students
Students should report, in a timely and specific manner, any incidents of academic dishonesty of which the student has knowledge. The student may report incidents as described below:
Reporting to Faculty in Person or Anonymously
The instructor or department chair will investigate the report, and contact the Student Conduct Services if the incident can be confirmed or raises suspicions warranting further investigation.
Reporting to the Office of Student Affairs in Person or Anonymously
The Office of Student Affairs will forward the report to the instructor and department chair. The instructor or department chair will investigate the report, and contact Student Conduct Services if the incident can be confirmed or raises suspicions warranting further investigation.
Students may request that Student Conduct Services initiate formal procedures charging violation of the Academic Integrity Policy. In this case, the student filing the report is required to appear and provide information at any hearings that may result. Reports to Student Conduct Services may be made on-line using the Integrity Violation form or by telephone, email or campus mail. On-line and email reports are not anonymous.
Due Process
Resolution of Charges
Section XI of the Code of Community Conduct provides a detailed explanation of the procedures that will be followed for incidents under the Academic Integrity Policy.
Range of Sanctions
Sanctions are described in the Academic Integrity Policy. The minimum sanction for a second offense is a Grade Reduction in Course, or Academic Integrity Censure (for students not enrolled in the course). The minimum sanction for a third offense is Expulsion.
In determining the sanction and educational special condition(s) of the respondent, if any, the hearing officer or hearing panel will consider the following factors:
- Academic integrity violation(s) resulted from intentional or negligent acts.
- Has been found responsible in one or more previous academic integrity incidents.
- Has been found responsible for any other conduct violations under the Student Code of Conduct.