Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
Revised 9-13-16
of all facts is made and the student is afforded every
opportunity to assist in arriving at a just and
equitable decision.
accuracy of recording the grade may, however, be
challenged.
Counseling, conferences with parents and/or
instructors, conferences with peer groups and other
techniques as may seem appropriate, may be
employed in making discipline an educational
experience.
Academic Dishonesty
Grievance Procedure
Cheating is defined as the giving or taking
information or material with the purpose
wrongfully aiding oneself or another person
academic work that is to be considered
determining a grade.
Students should first attempt to resolve grievances
locally and informally through discussion with
campus officials. Students should first discuss
grievances with the campus individuals with whom
they have an unresolved issue. If the issue remains
unresolved, the student should discuss the
unresolved issue with the immediate supervisor.
For academic issues, the student should discuss the
issue with the instructor, department chair, Dean of
Technical Programs (if applicable) and the Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
a.
Academic issues. The student should first
discuss the issue with the instructor, then the
department chair, and the Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
b.
Non-academic issues. The student should first
discuss the issue with the campus individual
they have an issue, then their immediate
supervisor, and finally the Dean for Student
Services.
Each official, upon receipt of an issue or concern,
shall investigate the circumstances (to include
interviews with the individuals involved where
necessary) and shall attempt to resolve the problem.
If unable to do so, the official will refer the matter to
the next higher level of responsibility.
If the issue or concern is not settled at the
departmental level within 10 working days, then the
issue shall be referred in writing to a vice president.
If the unresolved issue is academic in nature, the
referral will be forwarded to the Vice President for
Academic Affairs. I