Initiating a Complaint

An instructor who suspects that a student has committed an academic offense in a course taught by that instructor shall consult with the chair as soon as practical after the instructor develops the suspicion. Prior to consultation with the chair, the instructor may take action to prove or detect an academic offense or preserve evidence of same. In taking such action, the instructor should minimize disruption and embarrassment to the student(s).

If any person other than the instructor suspects that a student has committed an academic offense in a course in which the student is enrolled, that person should turn the evidence over to the instructor.

If any person suspects that a student has committed an academic offense, either with respect to a course in which the student is not enrolled, or in academic work outside of a course (for example, an honors project or dissertation, a graduate examination, a thesis or dissertation or a formally submitted thesis or dissertation proposal), that person should inform the dean of the college in which the student is enrolled.

If any person suspects that a student has falsified, attempted to falsify, or otherwise misused academic records, that person should inform the Registrar.