What are the consequences of Academic Misconduct?
A. The Consequences of Academic Misconduct are as follows: There are significant consequences when a graduate student engages in academic misconduct. In each case the faculty member will initiate a conference with the student, after which the faculty member who believes that misconduct has occurred must complete a University Academic Misconduct Report, which is the record of a faculty member’s determination that the student identified in the report has engaged in academic misconduct. The content of a University Academic Misconduct Report shall include all items indicated in the form attached to this Policy. A copy of each University Academic Misconduct Report will be sent to the student, the Department chairperson, the Dean of the Graduate School, and the University Judicial Officer. Upon receipt of the University Academic Misconduct Report, the University Judicial Officer or the Graduate Dean, in consultation with the faculty member, may initiate further proceedings, which may result