Academic Integrity Policy for Visiting Students

When a visiting student has been accused of an alleged violation of cheating or plagiarism, the student must adhere to the formal procedures established by the appropriate school-based Academic Integrity Policy.

Prior to notification of the visiting student’s permanent institution by the school-based Dean, the following procedures for cheating and plagiarism must be adhered to:

The faculty member must immediately meet with the student concerning the suspected instance of cheating or plagiarism. This meeting affords the student the opportunity to refute allegations through the presentation of notes, rough drafts, depth of understanding of the material in question, or other convincing materials.

If the faculty member concludes that cheating has occurred, the faculty member shall meet with the Dean or his/her designee. As a consultant and advisor, the Dean or his/her designee and faculty review the policy procedures and the case with all supporting documents.

After meeting with the Dean or his/her designee, the faculty member must send a written report to the committee describing the case with supporting documents and the grade given for the course.

The hearing process commences in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth in the school-based policy. The Dean or his/her designee notifies the student in writing of the possibility of their permanent institution receiving notification of the committee’s findings, recommendations, and Dean’s decision.

Upon completion of the school-based hearing, the committee sends forth its investigatory process, findings, and recommendation(s) regarding the notification to the permanent institution to the Dean.

The Dean informs the student, faculty, school-based committee, and Lesley University Academic Integrity Committee of her/his decision. The Dean, if deemed appropriate, notifies the permanent institution.