STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Student Conduct Procedures: Academic Policy Violations

1. When a violation of an academic regulation occurs in a course, an independent study project, or a SIP, the
   instructor in charge will consult with the Dean of Students and discuss the allegation with the student. If the academic violation occurs under the auspices of an administrative office (e.g. Registrar, Computing, Advising, etc.), the administrator in charge will consult with the Dean of Students and discuss the allegation with the student.
2. In the case of a first offense of Academic Regulations, faculty or administrators make the determination of the appropriate sanction. Within a course, the sanction is limited to the scope of the course or project in question.
3. Action taken by the faculty or administrators must be reported to the Dean of Students and will become a part of the conduct record of the student.
4. Students may appeal the determination of the faculty or administrators on the basis of severity of penalty, procedural error, or new evidence. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Dean of Students within 72 hours. The appeal is determined by the Dean of Students or his designee and that determination is final.
5. Faculty or administrators may request to send the accusation and evidence forward to the Dean of Students for a hearing before a Student Conduct Panel. The Dean of Students shall determine if a hearing before a Student Conduct Panel is necessary or advisable.