6.3.6 INITIAL DETERMINATION
6.3.6.4 BY THE OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR
6.3.6.4.1 ALLEGATION; OPPORTUNITY OF STUDENT TO RESPOND
If evidence of possible falsification or misuse of academic records comes to the attention of the Office of the University Registrar, the Office of the University Registrar shall review the evidence and decide whether it warrants an allegation. If so, the student shall be invited to meet with the Office of the University Registrar to discuss the allegation and state their case. The Office of the University Registrar shall set a deadline for the student to respond to the invitation to the meeting, but the deadline shall be at least seven (7) days after the invitation is issued. The Office of the University Registrar shall make a reasonable effort to schedule a meeting with the student as soon as possible after the evidence is received.
6.3.6.4.2 FINDING
The Office of the University Registrar shall consider the evidence and the student's response and decide whether the student committed the alleged offense, based on the standard of proof. Any such finding shall be made within seven (7) days after the meeting with the student, unless the student consents in writing to an extension of this time. However, if the student fails to respond to the invitation to meet within the deadline or fails to attend a meeting that was agreed upon by all parties, the Office of the University Registrar may make a finding immediately thereafter.
6.3.6.4.3 PENALTY AND RIGHT OF APPEAL
If the Office of the University Registrar finds the student committed the alleged offense, the Office of the University Registrar shall decide either to impose no penalty or to recommend a specific penalty of suspension, dismissal, expulsion or revocation of a degree to the Office of the Provost. The student has the right to appeal a finding that an offense has occurred and any recommended penalty.
6.3.6.4.4 NOTICE
If the Office of the University Registrar finds the student did not commit the offense, the Office of the University Registrar shall notify the student. If the Office of the University Registrar finds the student committed the offense, the Office of the University Registrar shall notify the student and the Academic Ombud of the finding and any recommended penalty (even if none). If a penalty of suspension, dismissal, expulsion or revocation of a degree is recommended, the Office of the Provost shall also be notified.