Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
4 . Failure of Course ( receives an F ); 5 . Written warning from the Dean of Student Success 6 . Suspension from the University ( minimum 1 semester , maximum 2 semesters ); 7 . Dismissal from the University .
Sanctions 1-4 can be enacted at the discretion of the faculty member . A report of the warning or a notice that sanctions 1-4 have been imposed is sent to the Assistant Dean of the School that offers the course via submission through Maxient . The report should also include a description of the violations and the date the faculty member became aware of the violation . The report must detail the conversation the faculty member had with the student . If a student cannot be reached , the faculty member should note the date of attempted outreach . The faculty member should file the completed report within 10 calendar days of discovering the violation . Violation reports are sent to the Office of Academic Affairs , the Assistant Dean of the School that offers the course , the Dean of Students , the student , and the student ’ s Academic Advisor .
A student ’ s first offense is handled at the course level by the faculty member . However , in severe instances , sanctions 5 , 6 , or 7 may be imposed . If appropriate , the Dean of Student Success will send the written warning ( sanction 5 ) and copy the Dean of the student ’ s school and the student ’ s Academic Advisor . If warranted , the Dean of Student Success will recommend to the Provost that the student be suspended or dismissed from the University ( sanctions 6 and 7 ). Notification of suspension or dismissal will be sent from the Provost with a copy to the Dean of the student ’ s school and the student ’ s Academic Advisor .
If a second offense is reported , the Dean of Student Success will issue the written warning ( Sanction 5 ) and copy the Dean of the student ’ s school and the student ’ s Academic Advisor . If the severity of the second offense warrants , or for any subsequent offenses , the Dean of Student Success will recommend to the Provost that the student be suspended or dismissed from the University ( sanctions 6 and 7 ). Notification of suspension or dismissal will be sent from the Provost with a copy to the Dean of the student ’ s school and the student ’ s Academic Advisor .
Students are to be notified that sanctions 5 , 6 , or 7 have been imposed within 14 calendar days of the violation being reported in Maxient and will meet with the Dean of Student Success .
Faculty will refer to the Academic Integrity Policy in their syllabi , will outline the sanctions they will impose for violations , and will remind students that all violations and sanctions will be reported to the administration via Maxient .
Appeal Process A student may appeal a faculty member ’ s report of a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy . A student may not appeal decisions or sanctions imposed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs .
To appeal a report of a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy : Within 7 calendar days of being made aware of the report of violation by the faculty member , the student will send a written appeal , outlining why he or she believes the report is incorrect , to the Assistant Dean of the School that offers the course . Note : if the faculty member reporting the violation is also the Assistant Dean of the School offering the course , the student should send the appeal to the Dean of the School
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