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Academic Dishonesty Incident Report


Allegations of academic dishonesty, e.g. cheating and plagiarism, are first addressed by the instructor. Academic sanctions, such as a failing grade or dismissal from the program, will be determined by the instructor and academic program. Academic sanctions may be appealed in accordance with the University's Grade Appeal process.

After attempting to talk with the student and consulting with the dean or department chair, the instructor may also choose to refer the matter to the Office of Student Conduct for consideration of disciplinary action above and beyond the academic sanctions imposed. The Office of Student Conduct may elect to defer a decision on disciplinary consequences until grade appeal issues are resolved if a case is being contested.

Complete, accurate documentation is essential. You may be asked to appear as a witness in a University Student Conduct Board hearing.

Before referring to Student Conduct or assigning an academic sanction, instructors must make a good faith effort to give the student the opportunity to question the evidence and tell his/her side of the story before imposing consequences, even when the evidence is compelling. Instructors are encouraged to report incidents to the Office of Student Conduct to ensure that students who repeat an act of academic dishonesty are subject to progressive discipline.

Background Information

Please provide the following information to enable us to follow up with you as needed.

 
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Please provide your first and last name.
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List your position/title, e.g. Professor of English
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Indicate the date the alleged behavior first took place.
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Provide the time the alleged behavior first took place, if known.
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Please indicate the building where the incident took place.
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Indicate the classroom location where the incident took place.

Involved Parties

Please FIRST provide the following requested information about the accused student(s) involved, including Tech ID. NEXT, provide contact information for any witnesses.

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Questions

The following information is required in order for the Office of Student Conduct to proceed with an investigation for possible disciplinary action. The student suspected of academic dishonesty will have access to this information.

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Instructors are expected to make a reasonable effort to discuss the allegations with the accused student prior to referral to the Office of Student Conduct. Have you addressed this issue with the student(s) involved?(Required)
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Is your academic department in the process of dismissing this student from the program or major?(Required)
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On your course syllabus - do you have a statement about expectations of academic honesty? If yes, please upload a copy of your course syllabus below.(Required)
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On your course syllabus, do you have a statement about the likely consequences for acts of academic misconduct? If yes, please upload a copy of your course syllabus below.(Required)
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Will you be submitting supporting documents, e.g. course syllabus, a copy of emails related to the suspected violating behavior? If yes, please proceed to "Supporting Documentation."(Required)
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Supporting Documentation

Upload a copy of your course syllabus. Also attach copies of the suspected plagiarism along with the plagiarized sources. Include earlier samples of the student's writing if the suspected plagiarism is very different from the student's typical writing and vocabulary. Also provide copies of emails or other communication you have had with the student about this matter. 5GB maximum total size.
Attachments require time to upload, so please be patient after submitting this form.

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