Article 1—Student Rights and Responsibilities

Part 4. Academic Integrity

§ 1-406 Following All Reviews and Appeals

(a) Records for any case of infraction of academic integrity will be forwarded to the student’s college and to the executive director of the Senate Committee on Student Discipline by the DEO and held on file for the period required by the University statutes or regulations. These records are available for inspection in accordance with state and federal regulations.

(b) Once a violation of academic integrity has been found and a penalty assessed, and after all appeal procedures have been completed or the time limit for appeals has expired, the DEO (in consultation with the other participants) shall prepare a report of the violation. This report shall describe: (a) the nature of the alleged breaches of academic integrity; (b) if applicable, the appeal procedures followed and the recommendation of any hearing committee; and (c) the ultimate penalties imposed. The DEO shall send a copy of this report, including the student’s name and University identification number, to the college or equivalent academic unit in which the student is enrolled and to the executive director of the Senate Committee on Student Discipline. Consistent with other University policies on student discipline, these records will be kept on file for a period of six years and then expunged. This report is necessary in order to maintain a record of whether a student has been found guilty of repeated instances of academic misconduct.

(c) Upon receipt of a letter describing a student’s first breach of academic integrity, the executive director of the Senate Committee on Student Discipline shall send a letter to the student explaining that repeated violations of this rule may result in further disciplinary actions, including possible suspension or dismissal from the University. If a letter is received describing an additional breach of academic integrity for the student, the executive director will refer the case to the Senate Committee on Student Discipline for appropriate action. This could include the initiation of a hearing within the disciplinary system and the possibility of disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal. A student’s college may also refer students who have been found to have repeatedly violated this rule to the Senate Committee on Student Discipline for appropriate action. Hearings on such cases will be conducted in accordance with the procedures of the Senate Committee on Student Discipline.

(d) At the end of each academic year, the executive director of the Senate Committee on Student Discipline shall compile an annual report to the Senate on the number and severity of such infractions of academic integrity, without identification of the individuals involved, and make that report available for open distribution and publication across campus.