Non Separable Academic Integrity Disciplinary Process

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1. When an instructor suspects that a student may have violated the Academic Integrity Policy, he or she must first decide whether the violation is separable or non separable. If there are questions about this distinction, the instructor should consult with an Academic Integrity Facilitator (AIF). If the alleged offense is separable, the case must be referred to the AIF or to the Office of Student Conduct for a Preliminary Review (see the Separable Academic Integrity Process); instructors cannot resolve separable cases. If the alleged violation is non separable, the instructor or the AIF may resolve the case, provided that the student is not on disciplinary probation and has no previous violations.

2. The instructor or AIF must notify the student of the suspected infraction in writing. The student must have the opportunity to meet with the instructor/AIF to discuss the complaint and present any information that he or she believes to be relevant.

3. Following this meeting, the instructor or AIF determines whether the student is responsible for the violation. If the finding is "not responsible," the case is closed and the result reported to the Office of Student Conduct (New Brunswick) or the Unit AIF (Newark and Camden).  If the finding is "responsible," the instructor/AIF will impose an academic sanction, such as a paper or other assignment, a workshop on academic integrity, or a failing grade.

4.  If the student does not contest the finding or sanction, the sanction is implemented immediately, the case is closed, and the result reported to the Office of Student Conduct or Unit AIF. However, if the student does wish to contest the judgment, he or she can appeal to the Campus Appeals Committee (CAC). See the Academic Integrity Appeal Process for more information.