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When Undergraduate Students Are Suspected of Academic Misconduct

When a faculty member reasonably believes that there is sufficient information to demonstrate that a student may have engaged in Academic Misconduct:

1. The faculty member will discuss the incident with the student, in the presence of the department chair if the faculty member or student so desires.
2. At this time, the faculty member shall outline the possible penalties specified in the CCSU Student Handbook.
3. The faculty member will indicate that the matter may be referred to the University Judicial Officer for possible disciplinary action.

 

Based on the available documentation, the response offered by the student, if any, and any other relevant information:

1. The faculty member will, within a reasonable period of time, reach a determination whether the student has engaged in Academic Misconduct.
2. Should the faculty member determine that Academic Misconduct has occurred, the faculty member shall retain evidence of the said misconduct.
3. If the faculty member determines that Academic Misconduct has not occurred, no University Academic Misconduct Report need be prepared.

 

If the faculty member determines that Academic Misconduct has occurred, the faculty member shall:

1. Impose an academic sanction.
2. Prepare and forward a University Academic Misconduct Report indicating the determination reached and sanctions imposed.
3. Direct the student to attend the Academic Integrity Workshop at the Learning Center.
4. Prior to making any determinations, a faculty member may consult with the Learning Center and/or the University Judicial Officer to determine whether the student has already attended the Academic Integrity Workshop.

 

The faculty member:

1. Shall inform the student that additional University Academic Misconduct Reports may result in more severe penalties.
2. May also contact the University Judicial Officer regarding additional University disciplinary actions, which may include probation, suspension, or expulsion.

 

In accordance with the "Student Records and Disclosure Policy," "Data from academic, disciplinary, and counseling files shall not be available to unauthorized persons on campus or to any person off campus without the express consent of the student involved, except under legal compulsion." (CCSU Student Handbook)