The principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to the University. The University expects that both faculty and students will follow these principles and, in so doing, protect the validity of the University grades.
Academic Work :
All academic work will be completed by the student to whom it is assigned without unauthorized data or help of any kind. Specifically, cheating, plagiarism, and misrepresentation are prohibited. Any student discovered to have committed any of the above will be subject to disciplinary action.
Disciplinary Action :
A Faculty Advisor will file a written report outlining the academic violation. The Advisor will discuss the matter privately with the student involved. No penalty will be imposed until the student has been informed of the charge and has been awarded an opportunity to present a defense. Determination that a violation has occurred may result in the assignment of a lower grade, failure for the course, suspension, or expulsion.
Appeals Procedure :
A student must file his/her appeal to the disciplinary action proposed within fifteen (15) days of notification by the Advisor. The appeal must be based upon one or more of the following criteria:
- The professional behavior of the instructor can be questioned.
- The facts of the alleged violation may be in error.
- The sanction imposed may be excessive.
If the student’s appeal is denied, he/she may request that the Chairman of the Board of the University review the case. The decision of this officer is final. |
