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Academic Information
Procedures for Dealing with Academic Dishonesty Cases
Appeals
- A student found guilty has three days from the hearing conclusion date to notify the Assistant Provost in writing that he or she plans to appeal. If written notice of intention to appeal is not filed within three days, the Assistant Provost notifies the student in writing of the penalty being imposed. Within ten days of the hearing conclusion date, the student must submit a written appeal to the Assistant Provost. Failure to submit the appeal within the time allotted renders the hearing panel’s decision final.
- The Provost reviews appeals and makes a decision on the penalty based on the written appeal and the case file. If the Provost considers changing the penalty, he must consult with the hearing panel and the student separately. The Provost may remand the case to the hearing panel only if he specifies procedural errors that denied the student a fair hearing, or if additional significant evidence becomes available.
- The Provost shall send a copy of his written decision on the appeal to the student, the faculty member, the hearing panel Convener, and the Assistant Provost.
- The decision of the Provost shall be final unless the student alleges violation of the right of due process and fair hearing. In this case, the student may file a written appeal to the President, which must be received within five days after the Provost sends his decision to the student. The appeal must specify the right or rights allegedly denied and must support this allegation.