Responding to Academic Integrity Violations

Academic Integrity is held to a high standard, so once it is violated the institution will follow proper procedure.

 For Staff:

  • Faculty members will refer any allegations of Academic Dishonesty to The Dean of  Students Office. If the maximum sanction for the alleged offense is below suspension, the Dean of Students reserves the right to appoint the Faculty member as the Investigator and/or Hearing Officer.
  • Faculty members who observe any cheating will confiscate all materials used in the alleged violation.
  • Dean of Students or designee will investigate the matter to determine whether a violation is likely to have occurred. While the initial report/allegation may be verbal, a signed written statement is required for adjudication.
  • If a student refutes the academic integrity allegation, the Dean of Students or designee will initiate the adjudication procedures. A hearing will proceed as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Students who are accused of academic dishonesty will have the option to resolve the matter through an Administrative Hearing or a Hearing Board.

For Students:

  • If at any time, a student makes a charge of a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy concerning another student to an instructor, that instructor is obligated to report the matter to the Dean of Students without delay.
  • A student can also call the anonymous hotline at : (973) 596-5899