Academic Conduct
The Student Conduct Code explains that admission to the University carries with it the presumption that students will practice high standards of professional honesty and integrity (WAC 478-120-020 [2]). This idea is expanded in Student Academic Responsibility, which was prepared by the Committee on Academic Conduct in the College of Arts and Sciences. This document provides undergraduate students with a definition of academic misconduct, explains what happens in cases of suspected misconduct, and provides some suggestions for avoiding such misconduct.
Establishing Expectations for Student Conduct
Faculty play a critical role in defining acceptable student conduct.
Grading Issues Related to Conduct
Although court cases focused on inappropriate grading practices are quite rare, grading based exclusively on content mastery (rather than student behavior) is far less susceptible to legal challenge.
Addressing Academic Misconduct
Specific approaches to reduce the likelihood of academic misconduct and to address it if it does occur.
Student’s Right to Due Process
Although faculty at any public institution have responsibility for maintaining a productive learning environment, they may not unilaterally penalize a student for misconduct without first providing the student with the opportunity to appeal an action to an unbiased University authority.
The Disciplinary Review Process
The length of time to complete the review will vary according to the level of review required to resolve the issue.
