Getting Started All forms of scholastic dishonesty are prohibited. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism and collusion. In determining what constitutes academic dishonesty, a student should be guided by the purposes of this code, common sense and information provided by the instructor. Cheating occurs when one acts with the intent to deceive. Examples include, but are not limited to, copying answers from another student’s exam and using a cheat sheet or notes in an exam. Plagiarism is representing the words or ideas of someone else as your own. Examples include, but are not limited to, failing to properly cite direct quotes and paraphrases or failing to give credit for someone else’s ideas. Students are expected to clearly indicate when the work is not their own, in whole or part, and to attribute quotations and ideas to the original author or speaker. Work submitted for one course may be submitted for credit in another course only with the explicit approval of both instructors. Collusion is the act of secretly working with others on an academic project for which a student is individually responsible. Violations of the Honor Code Violations of the honor code may result in warning, suspension or expulsion. This action is intended to educate the student, develop responsible citizenship, and protect other students’ rights to participate fully in the educational process. Incidents of scholastic dishonesty will be reviewed by the instructor, student’s academic advisor and the Dean of Instruction. Students will be given a failing grade for the course in which the violation occurred. Exceptions may be granted by the Dean of Instruction after consulting with the instructor, student and the student’s advisor. A notation of scholastic dishonesty will appear on the student’s transcript. GRADE CHANGES IỊisaġvik College believes that instructors are best qualified to evaluate the progress and academic performance of students in their classes. Except for incomplete or deferred grades, all grades submitted by instructors at the completion of courses are assumed to be final grades. These grades become part
of a student’s permanent academic record. A grade will not be changed unless the instructor has made a legitimate error in calculation. The Dean of Instruction must approve all grade changes. A student must report the suspected grade error within a month into the next regular semester. Grade Grievance Procedures An instructor’s assessment and evaluation of the quality of a student’s work is not normally subject to review or modification. However, when a student believes that an assigned grade is unjust, was assigned arbitrarily or unfairly, or that crucial factors were not taken into consideration, the student may appeal the grade by following the procedure explained below. Students are required to first meet with the instructor to discuss the disputed grade in an attempt to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution. The grade grievance procedure cannot go forward without a meeting and an initial review between the student and the instructor. Second, if the disputed grade is not resolved through the meeting, the student is required to submit complete written documentation to the Dean of Instruction fully describing the grievance. This must be submitted to the Dean of Instruction for review no later than the end of the second week of the semester following the semester in which the disputed grade was given. All pertinent exhibits must be attached, including written results of meetings between the student and instructor. Third, upon completion of the review, which includes an interview with the student and a written rebuttal by the instructor, the Dean of Instruction will: •
Uphold the grade as initially given; or
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Reach an agreement with the instructor to change the grade.
If the student disagrees with the decision of the Dean of Instruction, he or she has ten (10) calendar days from the date of the decision to submit a written appeal to the office of the President. The President may or may not choose to review the decision. The decision of the Dean of Instruction will be effective during the appeal process. If the President issues no decision within ten (10) days, the appeal shall be denied. The decision rendered by the President is the final decision of the college.
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