Sanction(s) Review
The department chair then reviews the proposed sanction(s) and responds within one (1) week of receiving the proposal. If the department chair approves, then the sanction(s) can be imposed immediately. The department chair then forwards a copy of the event, determination and sanction(s) to the Vice President of Student Services. If the chair does not approve the sanction(s), then the chair meets with the instructor to determine appropriate sanction(s). The instructor then meets with the student to inform the student of the new sanction(s). The student may elect to appeal the new sanction(s).
Academic Sanctions
The goal of the disciplinary system at PCC is to hold students accountable for their actions and to educate students. Appropriate sanctions help the College to teach, and the student to learn, that there are negative consequences to inappropriate or dishonest actions.
The College strives for consistency in sanctions imposed for acts of academic dishonesty, while still allowing the instructor a certain level of professional discretion. Instructors are expected to impose an appropriate grade penalty up to and including an “F” in the course. Potential grade penalties for academic dishonesty are to be stated in each course syllabus.
In addition, limited-entry programs may outline program sanctions for academic dishonesty, which can include dismissal from the program. These additional sanctions are to be detailed in each program’s handbook.
NOTE: A student may not withdraw from a course in order to avoid possible academic and disciplinary sanctions. If a student is suspected of committing an act of academic dishonesty, then the case must be resolved before the student can initiate a withdrawal. If a student receives an “F” in any course as an academic sanction, the student cannot withdraw from that course. If a student appeals the determination or sanction, the student may not withdraw from the course until after the appeal is resolved. If the appeal process results in the sanction being upheld, then the grade of “F” for that course will be placed on the student’s official transcript.
Disciplinary Sanctions
In addition to any academic sanction(s), a student found to have committed an act of academic dishonesty is placed on disciplinary probation for at least the remainder of the semester of infraction and the next two semesters of attendance. If a student is already on disciplinary probation, the Vice President of Student Services will schedule a hearing to determine if additional sanctions are warranted. Additional sanctions include, but are not limited to, disciplinary suspension and disciplinary expulsion.