Penalties

The burden of proof of student academic dishonesty or misconduct lies with the faculty member; the imposition of penalties is also the responsibility of the faculty member. Faculty members have the discretion to require that the student repeat the assignment or exam, or may give a failing grade for the assignment, exam, or course, or may otherwise deal with the academic dishonesty in a manner they determine to be appropriate within the context of their course or graduate program (see “Program Policies” section for each relevant graduate program). Before determining an appropriate disposition of the situation, the faculty member is encouraged to consult with the Dean of Graduate Studies to see if there are other instances of academic dishonesty by the student on file in the Dean’s records.

In any instance the student has the right to appeal the faculty member’s accusation and penalty by invoking the Grade Mediation Policy (see Grade Mediation Policy).

In the case of repeated or more serious violations of academic honesty, the faculty member or department chair/program director may also refer the matter to the Dean of Graduate Studies or their designee for disciplinary proceedings pursuant to the College’s General Student Conduct Procedures as articulated in the Student Handbook.