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Academic Dishonesty Discussion

Academic Dishonesty Discussion

Checklist for Students

At the time the student is scheduled to meet with the faculty member and possibly a neutral third party (facilitator) to undergo the informal resolution process, the following will occur:

 Opening:

□      Welcome and introductions of all people involved in the meeting

□      Explanation of the informal resolution discussion process about to occur

□      Description of the facilitator’s role in the process

□      Explanation of the goal of today’s discussion

□      An overview of possible outcomes on the agreement form if the student consents to
   a resolution

□      Explanation of the student’s right to change his/her mind and cancel agreement with
   the decision reached today

□      Explanation of the confidentiality of today’s discussion

□      Questions answered

 Discussion:

□      Assurance of balanced time for both parties to speak

□      Clarification of statements made by each party if necessary

 Closing:

□      Both parties will complete and sign the agreement form

□      Specific details of the penalty will be outlined in the agreement when applicable

□      Both parties will receive a copy of the agreement form

□      Explanation of the student’s right to change his/her mind and cancel agreement with
   the decision reached today

□      Both parties will be reminded of the confidentiality of today’s discussion and that it is
   off-limits should a hearing ultimately become necessary

□      Questions answered (any additional questions after the meeting may go to the
   Director of Student Life)

□      Both parties thanked for participating in the process

□      Forms returned to the Office of Student Life

Reviewed: 10/15/02  DP
Posted: 01/09/03 KG