Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity Code violations may be resolved by consent between the student and the faculty member without resorting to the formal process (the University Conduct Board).

Detailed Instructions for the Mutual Resolution Process:

Please contact the Office of Student Conduct to see if the alleged violation can be resolved mutually. If the Office of Student Conduct has informed the faculty member that they may resolve the alleged violation through the faculty/student resolution, the faculty member will need to complete the following steps:

1. Conduct meeting with student

   1. Before a mutual resolution can be offered, the faculty member shall meet with the student to discuss the allegation(s) and to provide the student an opportunity to present relevant information related to the alleged violation(s).

   2. The faculty member or student may request mediation through the Office of Student Conduct, who shall serve as a neutral third party. In order for the mediation to be conducted, both the faculty member and student must agree to participate.

2. Determine whether a violation occurred
   During a mutual resolution, the faculty member will, in their professional judgment on the basis of the provided information or in consultation with appropriate University officials (e.g., Office of Student Conduct, department Chair), propose findings regarding any alleged violation(s)

3. Present student with proposed outcomes
   Utilizing the Academic Integrity Mutual Resolution Form, the faculty member will present the student with any outcome(s) described in the Academic Integrity Code.

4. When presented with the form the student has two options:

   1. The student can accept responsibility.
      If the student accepts responsibility, they will sign the form. Once the faculty member and the student have signed the form, the completed form is sent to the Office of Student Conduct (Suite 320, Plemmons Student Union).

      1. If the student accepts the mutual resolution, they waive their right to a formal resolution and accepts responsibility for the violation(s) and the outcome(s) imposed.

   2. The student can decline responsibility.
      If the student does not accept responsibility, the faculty member must first inform the student and the Office of Student Conduct. The alleged violation(s) will be resolved via the Formal Resolution Process (University Conduct Board). Second, the faculty member must send over the unsigned form, the course syllabus and any supporting documentation of the alleged violation. Further instruction for both the student and the faculty member will be communicated from the Office of Student Conduct.

   The student may be given up to three (3) days to review the mutual resolution and decide if they would like to accept or decline the proposed findings and outcomes. The student is encouraged to seek the guidance of an advisor, trusted faculty member, family member, etc.

   The original signed resolution must be submitted to the Office of Student Conduct within five (5) days of the student’s decision.

5. If an alleged violation(s) occurs toward the end of the semester and is not resolved before grades are due, the Office of Student Conduct highly encourages faculty members to provide the student with an incomplete. This allows time for a resolution to occur, and a true grade to be provided to the student.

*A mutual resolution cannot be offered to a student who has previously been found responsible for a violation of this Code.