Academic Resolution
- If the instructor of record determines that a student has been dishonest in their academic work, the instructor must notify the student in writing within three (3) business days of discovery and complete the Academic Integrity Incident Report in Wolf Den after meeting with the student. The instructor must provide evidence to support the allegations in the report.
- The student must meet with the instructor in person or virtually to discuss the alleged violation within three (3) business days of receiving the written notification. Both the student and instructor are permitted to have a witness to the conversation present. Failure of the student to meet with the instructor will be regarded as an implicit acceptance of responsibility and the penalty assigned by the instructor will stand.
- The conversation can result in two possible outcomes:
- Student accepts responsibility for the violation: If the student accepts responsibility, the instructor’s options include, but are not limited to 1) a grade of “F” for the assignment on which the violation occurred, 2) a grade of “F” for the course, 3) an ungraded assignment that directly addresses the violation and in which the student admits responsibility, 4) a reasonable penalty commensurate with the violation. The student will receive a letter from the Office of Academic Affairs noting the violation and resolution. If the student accepts responsibility, they waive the right to appeal the instructor’s sanction and the issue will be considered resolved.
- Student does not accept responsibility for the violation: If the student does not accept responsibility, the instructor will assign a grade penalty that will 1) remain in place until the issue is fully resolved and/or 2) be the final resolution of the issue. The student will receive a letter from the Office of Academic Affairs noting the violation, grade penalty, and the appeal process.
- In the case of an alleged violation that significantly impacts a student’s final grade, the instructor can assign an Incomplete (I) grade that will remain in place until the issue is resolved. Graduating seniors will receive priority in resolving final grades. An Incomplete grade must be resolved before the student can receive their diploma.