When a Faculty Member Suspects Academic Dishonesty

If a faculty member has reason to believe that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty s/he shall promptly discuss the matter with the student and shall consider whether the student has violated the Policy. The faculty member then has the following options:

If a faculty member determines that no act of academic dishonesty has occurred, the matter shall be considered closed and shall not be reported further.

If the faculty member is unsure as to whether a violation has occurred, s/he shall consult with the Dean’s designee responsible for such matters or his or her immediate supervisor for review and discussion. In case of cross-school registration the Dean’s designee must ultimately refer the matter for determination to the Dean’s designee where the student is enrolled.

If the faculty member is persuaded that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred, s/he shall report in writing his/her findings for his/her conclusion with appropriate supporting materials and, on a separate sheet, a list of possible witnesses promptly to the Dean’s designee responsible for such matters at his/her School for review and possible referral to the Committee in Academic Integrity. In case of cross-school registration the Dean’s designee must ultimately refer the matter for determination to the Dean’s designee where the student is enrolled