Academic Integrity Policy

Policy Purpose

  1. This policy:
    1. supports faculty and students through a fair, objective, and neutral process governing instances of alleged violations of academic dishonesty;
    2. provides a procedure for CSN to record student violations of academic integrity;
    3. enhances the existing CSN Student Code of Conduct with respect to violations of academic integrity; and
    4. provides a procedure for:
      1. instructors to use when they suspect a student of academic dishonesty and intend to impose academic sanctions; and
      2. students to use to appeal allegations of academic dishonesty.
    5. Outlines the Student Conduct Officer's (SCO) role regarding conduct sanctions, as appropriate.

Disclaimer

The president has the discretion to suspend or rescind all or any part of this policy or related procedure(s). The president shall notify the appropriate CSN personnel, including the Executive Sponsor and shared governance leaders, of the suspension or rescission.

Questions about this policy should be referred to the Executive Sponsor.