Filing a Charge

Procedures for filing a charge by a student, faculty member or administrator are specified in the Professional Conduct Code.  The instructor of the course in which a violation has been reported shall be informed of the allegation (if not originally reported to him/her) and the details as known.

Section 2. 

Initial Review, Decision and Action(s)

The instructor will first discuss the allegation with the accused student(s) and the individual(s) who filed the charge, determine whether a violation has occurred or may consult with the department chairperson or associate chairperson, faculty colleagues, the office of the Dean of Student Services, or a member of the Honor Commission before determining a course of action to resolve the alleged offense.  If the conclusion is that a violation did occur and the sanction may include up to failure in the specific work submitted, as specified within the guidelines of this document (Article 3, Section 2. Level 4), the faculty member may assign the appropriate penalty.  

He/she will  inform the student immediately, in writing, of the decision, the basis for it, and the right of the student to request that the matter be resolved in a hearing.  A copy of the letter shall be sent to the department chairperson and the Dean of Student Services.  The Dean of Student Services shall determine the length of disciplinary probation.

Section 3. 

Second Review, Decision and Action(s)

Normally, a Second Review occurs when:

• The student(s) requests that the matter be resolved in a hearing;
• The Dean of Student Services determines that the student(s) involved has a record of  violation(s) of university regulations; or
• The recommendation for a sanction beyond failure in the specific work submitted is made by the instructor or these guidelines.  Student(s) requesting a hearing  must do so within five business days of receipt of the letter, and in writing to the Dean of Student Services.  The Dean, shall inform the student and instructor of the date, time, location and nature (whether Informal or Formal) of the Hearing.  When a graduate student(s) is found to have violated the Academic Honor Code, the results and sanctions shall be reported to the Director of Graduate Studies.