Allegations of academic dishonesty and disruptive classroom behavior are first addressed by the instructor. Academic sanctions, such as a failing grade or dismissal from a program, are determined by the instructor and the academic unit. Students may appeal in accordance with the University Grade Appeal process. After consultation with the department chair, the matter may then be referred to the Office of Student Conduct for consideration of possible disciplinary sanctions in addition to the academic consequences imposed by the instructor or department.
Complete, accurate documentation is essential. You may be asked to appear as a witness in a University Conduct Board hearing. Students who are suspended or expelled at public universities in Minnesota have the right to request a Chapter 14 contested case hearing before an administrative law judge, in addition to an appeal to the college president.
Before referring to Student Conduct or assigning an academic sanction, instructors must make a good faith effort to give the student an opportunity to question the evidence and tell his/her side of the story before imposing consequences. As a guiding principle, think about how you would want to be treated if you were the subject of an allegation.
Students should be afforded the following due process considerations:
For consultation or other assistance, contact Mary Dowd, Office of Student Conduct, 389-2121, mary.dowd@mnsu.edu.
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