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Initial Response by Instructor
When an instructor believes that an act of academic dishonesty has taken place, the instructor is required to meet with the student. This meeting is to take place as soon after the incident as possible. The instructor informs the student of the accusation and reviews the evidence with the student, then allows the student to present evidence or comment on the evidence that has been presented. The instructor then determines, based upon a preponderance of evidence (which would include the student admitting to committing an act of academic dishonesty), whether or not an act of academic dishonesty has taken place. One of two determinations is possible: 1) that an act of academic dishonesty did not take place and the case is dismissed, or 2) that an act of academic dishonesty did take place. The instructor then informs the student of the determination. If it is determined that a violation did take place the instructor informs the student of the proposed sanction(s). The instructor also informs the student of his/her appeal rights. If the student chooses not to appeal, then the instructor documents the event, determination and sanction(s), and forwards a copy of these to the department chair.
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