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NOTE: The following information is given to students
faced with an accusation of academic misconduct. It is intended to inform
them of their rights, responsibilities, and the potential consequences
should the accusations prove true. It is provided by the College of Arts
and Sciences under the auspices of Committee on Academic Conduct. Paper
copies may be requested by contacting the Dean's Representative,
K.J. (Gus) Kravas, Special Assistant, Office of the Provost, Box 351241,(206)
543-5708, gkravas@u.washington.edu. |
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You are receiving this information because you have been
named in a case, which may involve academic misconduct. The Committee on
Academic Conduct is part of the College of Arts and Sciences and consists
of faculty, two ASUW student representatives and academic advisers. This
handout is based on material in the Student Conduct Code, which is
enclosed. Please read this carefully.
- Student's Rights
- It should be clear to you what charges have been made
against you. If such charges are not clear, please feel free to ask the
Dean's Representative or the Conduct Coordinator about them at any
time.
- You have the right to appear in person at a hearing
before the Committee on Academic Conduct. That hearing will be recorded to
preserve the accuracy of your statements. If you do not wish to speak
directly to the Committee, you may waive attendance at the hearing and
provide either a written statement or a statement made orally to the
Dean's Representative or the Conduct Coordinator, which he/she will relay
to the Committee on your behalf.
- You can appeal any decisions of the Committee on
Academic Conduct to the University Disciplinary Committee according to the
procedures stated in the Student Conduct Code. You may also request a
hearing by the University Disciplinary Committee at any time during these
informal proceedings. If the Committee on Academic Conduct recommends
suspension or dismissal, your case will be referred directly to the
Faculty Appeals Board through the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life.
- You must be aware of the possible sanctions, which
could be imposed by the College of Arts and Sciences Committee on Academic
Conduct. Those sanctions are listed below.
- Procedures of the Committee on Academic Conduct
- You will be required to have a conference with the
Dean's Representative. You will be asked if you wish to appear before the
Committee. Whether you waive that appearance or not, your case will be
brought to the next Committee meeting for consideration. If you fail to
respond to the charge letter and do not make an appointment with the
Dean's Representative, a hold will be placed on your registration until
you comply with the Committee's request.
- The Committee will consider all materials submitted;
academic records, the charge letter, any supporting evidence (for example,
essays, homework papers, or exams), and any additional information if
provided by witnesses.
- If you appear before the Committee, you will be asked
to speak once the Committee has examined all written materials. Again,
even though they are recorded, these proceedings are informal. You can say
whatever you wish in your behalf and then you will be excused.
- The Committee may also invite the person initiating
the charge against you or any witnesses to come to the meeting, although
this is unusual. You will not have a direct meeting of any kind with any
of these individuals.
- The Committee will recommend one of the sanctions
listed below and make a recommendation to the Dean's Representative. Note
that the formal authority for taking any action belongs to the Dean. A
copy of this recommendation will be sent to the Office for Student Life
(with the exception of decisions of exoneration, which do not go on
file).
- You will be officially notified of the decision by
letter from the Dean's Representative. You can expect to receive the
decision letter within one week after your hearing has taken place. If you
wish to appeal the decision, you have 25 days from the date of the mailing
of the decision letter to notify the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life, in writing, of your intention to do so.
- Possible Actions - Except for (a) below, all of the following are described in the Student Conduct Code:
- Exoneration - The Committee may find that there is not enough evidence to warrant any action being taken against you.
- Warning - This sanction serves to let you know that you have not acted properly and that, in the future, any repetition of misconduct could result in a more serious sanction, such as restitution, probation, suspension or dismissal.
- Reprimand - A reprimand will serve to notify you that any repeat violations may result in a more serious sanction such as restitution, probation, suspension or dismissal.
- Restitution - You will be required to repay damages or losses to the University or for injuries to other persons. This may also take the form of a requirement to perform community service. Failure to make restitution will result in cancellation of your registration.
- Disciplinary Probation - Being placed on Disciplinary Probation means that further misconduct will raise the question of suspension or dismissal from the University.
- Suspension - If the Committee on Academic Conduct recommends suspension, your case will be referred to the Faculty Appeal Board through the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life for a final determination. You will then have the right to request a formal hearing.
- Dismissal - This means that your enrollment in the University may be terminated. If the Committee on Academic Conduct recommends dismissal, your case will be referred to the Faculty Appeal Board through the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life for a final determination. You will then have the right to request a formal hearing.
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