Academic Misconduct

The University prohibits all forms of academic misconduct. Academic misconduct refers to, but is not limited to, the following activities:

Copying another person’s work and claiming it as your own, or submitting the same paper in two different courses without knowledge and consent of the instructor (plagiarism);
Using the work of a group of students when the assignment requires individual work;
Requesting or purchasing materials from outside sources not consistent with the expectation of the assignment or assessment.
Looking at or attempting to look at an examination before it is administered;
Using materials during an examination that are not permitted;
Allowing another student to take your examination for you;
Intentionally impeding the academic work of others;
Using any electronic device to transmit portions of questions or answers on an examination to other students;
Using any electronic device to improperly store information for an exam;
Knowingly furnishing false information to the University;
Assisting other students in any of the acts listed above.

Moreover, a student is expected to submit his/her own work and to identify any portion of work that has been borrowed from others in any form.

An ignorant act of plagiarism on final versions and minor projects, such as attributing or citing inadequately, will be considered a failure to master an essential course skill and is considered Academic Misconduct. A deliberate act of plagiarism, such as having someone else do your work or submitting someone else’s work as your own (e.g., from the Internet, fraternity file, etc., including homework and in-class exercises), is also Academic Misconduct and will result in more serious penalties.

In situations of Academic Misconduct, instructors have the authority to award a failing grade on the assignment in question or a failing grade for the course. Upon approval by the appropriate Dean, Academic Misconduct may also result in expulsion from the University.

Level 1

Evidence suggests the offense may have arisen from a temporary panic or from confusion. No evidence suggests that the student or students engaged in sustained or especially serious violation of academic integrity.

Intervention

We Care Alert Filed
Meet with Faculty, Program Director and Advisor

Level 2

Second violation of academic integrity, when the first offense was level 1.

Evidence suggests Student has made no attempt to improve integrity of work or students engaged in sustained or especially serious violation of academic integrity.

Intervention

We Care Alert filed
Failing Grade for Course
Placed on Academic Integrity Probation
Must Issue a Personal Improvement Plan
Notification of Appropriate Parties of Interest
Meet with Program Director

Level 3

A deliberate act of plagiarism, such as having someone else do your work or submitting someone else’s work as your own (e.g., from the Internet, fraternity file, etc., including homework and in-class exercises), is also Academic Misconduct and will result in more serious penalties.

Evidence suggests individual engaged in sustained or an especially serious violation of academic integrity. For example, deliberate plagiarism, purchase of work or cheating on an examination may be in this category.

Intervention

We Care Alert Filed
Failing Grade for Course
Immediate Disciplinary Dismissal from Program and University communicated by the Dean of Graduate Studies
Notification of Appropriate Parties of Interest

Dismissal Policy

Once an investigation of factual evidence has occurred and decision to expel reached, by the Dean of Students and Vice President and Academic Affairs, interested parties will be notified of the Disciplinary Dismissal such as:

Program Director (to facilitate contact):
- Associated Faculty
- Director of Campus Safety (Issuance of No Trespass Order)
- Angola Police Department (Issuance of No Trespass Order)
- Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Executive Director of Office of International Studies

Disciplinary Dismissal

A Disciplinary Dismissal is an official determination canceling the student’s registration at the university. In the instance of dismissal, all academic grades, for the current semester, will revert to “F’s” and monetary reimbursements may not be made for tuition, room and board, or any other university fees. Students who wish to return to the university at a later date must submit a written request to return to the Registrar and Dean of Students. Notification will be sent to appropriate university offices and the student’s parents or guardians when a student is dismissed.