If an instructor finds irrefutable evidence of academic dishonesty, the instructor should immediately speak with the student and issue zero credit for the examination, assignment, or project.
If academic misconduct is suspected by an instructor, that instructor must follow certain steps.
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The instructor must first speak with the student about the breach of academic integrity. If the student acknowledges engaging in academic misconduct, the student will be given no credit for the examination, assignment, or project.
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If the situation cannot be resolved between the instructor and student, then it must be brought to the attention of the instructor’s department chair.
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If the department chair is unable to resolve the matter, the academic dean must be consulted. The dean may resolve the issue or refer the issue to the Academic Appeals Committee.
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Subsequent incidents of academic dishonesty make a student eligible for dismissal from the university. Students are, however, given the option of appealing this decision through the Academic Grievance Committee.
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Each established incident of academic misconduct shall be departmentally documented and submitted to both the student, the student’s major department chair, the academic dean, and the Vice President for Student Life and Missions.