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Judicial Affairs DefinedJudicial Affairs Defined Judicial Affairs develops, disseminates, interprets, Judicial Affairs develops, disseminates, interprets,

and enforces campus regulationsand enforces campus regulations Protects relevant rights of studentsProtects relevant rights of students Deals with student behavioral problems in a fair and Deals with student behavioral problems in a fair and

reasonable mannerreasonable manner Provides learning experiences for students who are Provides learning experiences for students who are

found to be responsible for conduct which is found to be responsible for conduct which is determined to be in violation of institutional determined to be in violation of institutional standards or who participate in the operations of the standards or who participate in the operations of the judicial systemjudicial system

Initiates and encourages educational activities that Initiates and encourages educational activities that serve to prevent violations of campus regulations serve to prevent violations of campus regulations

(www.cas.edu)(www.cas.edu)

Henderson RulesHenderson Rules Rule #1: A member of the academic community shall not Rule #1: A member of the academic community shall not

intentionally obstruct and/or prevent others from the exercise intentionally obstruct and/or prevent others from the exercise of their rights. Nor shall any member interfere with the of their rights. Nor shall any member interfere with the institution’s educational process or facilities, or the rights of institution’s educational process or facilities, or the rights of those who wish to avail themselves of any of the institution’s those who wish to avail themselves of any of the institution’s instructional, personal, administrative, recreational, and instructional, personal, administrative, recreational, and community services.community services.

Rule #2: Individuals are liable for failure to comply with lawful Rule #2: Individuals are liable for failure to comply with lawful directions issued by representatives of the University/College directions issued by representatives of the University/College when they are acting in their official capacity. Members of the when they are acting in their official capacity. Members of the academic community are required to show their identification academic community are required to show their identification cards when requested to do so by an official of the college.cards when requested to do so by an official of the college.

Rule #3: Unauthorized occupancy of the University/College Rule #3: Unauthorized occupancy of the University/College facilities or blocking access to or from such areas is prohibited. facilities or blocking access to or from such areas is prohibited. Permission from appropriate college authorities must be Permission from appropriate college authorities must be obtained for removal, relocation, and use of University/College obtained for removal, relocation, and use of University/College equipment and/or supplies.equipment and/or supplies.

Rule #4: Theft from or damage to University/College premises Rule #4: Theft from or damage to University/College premises or property, or theft of or damage to property of any person on or property, or theft of or damage to property of any person on University/College premises, is prohibited.University/College premises, is prohibited.

Henderson RulesHenderson RulesRule #5: Each member of the academic community or an invited Rule #5: Each member of the academic community or an invited

guest has the right to advocate her/his position without having to guest has the right to advocate her/his position without having to fear abuse-physical, verbal or otherwise-from others supporting fear abuse-physical, verbal or otherwise-from others supporting conflicting points of view. Members of the community and other conflicting points of view. Members of the community and other persons on the college grounds shall not use language or take persons on the college grounds shall not use language or take actions reasonably likely to provoke or encourage physical actions reasonably likely to provoke or encourage physical violence by demonstrators, those demonstrated against, or violence by demonstrators, those demonstrated against, or spectators.spectators.

Rule #6: Action may be taken against any and all persons who Rule #6: Action may be taken against any and all persons who have no legitimate reason for their presence on any campus have no legitimate reason for their presence on any campus within the University/College, or whose presence on any such within the University/College, or whose presence on any such campus obstructs and/or forcibly prevents others from the campus obstructs and/or forcibly prevents others from the exercise of their rights or interferes with the institution’s exercise of their rights or interferes with the institution’s educational processes or facilities, or the rights of those who wish educational processes or facilities, or the rights of those who wish to avail themselves of any of the institution’s instructional, to avail themselves of any of the institution’s instructional, personal, administrative, recreational, and community services.personal, administrative, recreational, and community services.

Rule #7: Disorderly or indecent conduct on University/College-owned Rule #7: Disorderly or indecent conduct on University/College-owned or controlled property is prohibited.or controlled property is prohibited.

Rule #8: No individual shall have in her/his possession a rifle, Rule #8: No individual shall have in her/his possession a rifle, shotgun, or firearm or knowingly have in her/his possession any shotgun, or firearm or knowingly have in her/his possession any other dangerous instrument or material that can be used to inflict other dangerous instrument or material that can be used to inflict bodily harm on an individual or damage upon a building or the bodily harm on an individual or damage upon a building or the grounds of the University/College without the written grounds of the University/College without the written authorization of such educational institution. Nor shall any authorization of such educational institution. Nor shall any individual have in her/his possession any other instrument or individual have in her/his possession any other instrument or material which can be used and is intended to inflict bodily harm material which can be used and is intended to inflict bodily harm on an individual or damage upon a building or the grounds of the on an individual or damage upon a building or the grounds of the University/College.University/College.

Henderson RulesHenderson Rules Rule #9: Any action or situation which recklessly or Rule #9: Any action or situation which recklessly or

intentionally endangers mental or physical health or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any organization is prohibitedorganization is prohibited..

Rule #10: The unlawful manufacture, distribution, Rule #10: The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illegal drugs or other dispensation, possession, or use of illegal drugs or other controlled substances by University students or controlled substances by University students or employees (in the workplace) on University/College employees (in the workplace) on University/College Premises, or as part of any University/College activities Premises, or as part of any University/College activities is prohibited. Employees of the University must also is prohibited. Employees of the University must also notify the College Personnel Director of any criminal notify the College Personnel Director of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace not later than five (5) days after such workplace not later than five (5) days after such conviction.conviction.

Rule #11: The unlawful possession, use, or distribution Rule #11: The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol by students or employees on of alcohol by students or employees on University/College premises or as part of any University/College premises or as part of any University/College activities is prohibited.University/College activities is prohibited.

Sanctions DefinedSanctions Defined Admonition – an oral statement to the offender that she/he has violated Admonition – an oral statement to the offender that she/he has violated

University Rules.University Rules.

Warning – notice to the offender, orally or in writing, that continuation Warning – notice to the offender, orally or in writing, that continuation or repetition of the wrongful conduct, within a period of time stated in or repetition of the wrongful conduct, within a period of time stated in the warning, may be cause for more severe disciplinary action.the warning, may be cause for more severe disciplinary action.

Censure – written reprimand for violation of specified regulation, Censure – written reprimand for violation of specified regulation, including the possibility of more severe disciplinary sanction in the including the possibility of more severe disciplinary sanction in the event of conviction for the violation of any University regulation within a event of conviction for the violation of any University regulation within a period stated in the letter of reprimand. period stated in the letter of reprimand.

Disciplinary Probation – exclusion from participation in privileges or Disciplinary Probation – exclusion from participation in privileges or extracurricular university activities as set forth in the notice of extracurricular university activities as set forth in the notice of disciplinary probation for a specified period of time. disciplinary probation for a specified period of time.

Restitution – reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of Restitution – reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of property. Reimbursement may take the form of appropriate service to property. Reimbursement may take the form of appropriate service to repair or otherwise compensate for damages.repair or otherwise compensate for damages.

Suspension – exclusion from classes and other privileges or activities as Suspension – exclusion from classes and other privileges or activities as set forth in the notice of suspension for a definite period of time. If a set forth in the notice of suspension for a definite period of time. If a student is suspended for more than on term, the disciplinary penalty is student is suspended for more than on term, the disciplinary penalty is a a University-wide sanction.University-wide sanction.

Expulsion – termination of student status for an indefinite period. The Expulsion – termination of student status for an indefinite period. The conditions of readmission, if any is permitted, shall be stated in the conditions of readmission, if any is permitted, shall be stated in the order of expulsion. If a student is expelled for more than one term, the order of expulsion. If a student is expelled for more than one term, the disciplinary penalty is a disciplinary penalty is a University-wide sanctionUniversity-wide sanction. .

ProceduresProceduresOnce a Once a written complaintwritten complaint has been filed against a student, the has been filed against a student, the

following procedures following procedures willwill be followed: be followed:

A Student Disciplinary Hold (DD) will be placed on the student’s A Student Disciplinary Hold (DD) will be placed on the student’s record which prevents him/her from registering, forwarding record which prevents him/her from registering, forwarding transcripts and obtaining final grades. This hold will remain on the transcripts and obtaining final grades. This hold will remain on the student’s record student’s record until until the complaint has been resolved. the complaint has been resolved.

An appointment is made with The Student Judicial Affairs Officer to An appointment is made with The Student Judicial Affairs Officer to discuss the complaint against the student. At this meeting, a discuss the complaint against the student. At this meeting, a decision will bedecision will be mademade as to whether to prefer as to whether to prefer formal formal disciplinary chargesdisciplinary charges. .

At this meeting, with The Student Judicial Affairs Officer, a mutual At this meeting, with The Student Judicial Affairs Officer, a mutual agreement resolving the complaint between the student and the agreement resolving the complaint between the student and the officer may be reached as provided for under Section 15, Article 3, officer may be reached as provided for under Section 15, Article 3, of the Student Disciplinary Procedures of the City University of New of the Student Disciplinary Procedures of the City University of New York Bylaws Governing Student Behavior. York Bylaws Governing Student Behavior.

If an agreement is not reached, the complaint becomes a If an agreement is not reached, the complaint becomes a disciplinary charge and will go before the disciplinary charge and will go before the Student-Faculty Student-Faculty Disciplinary CommitteeDisciplinary Committee. During this meeting, the committee will . During this meeting, the committee will hear hear bothboth sides of the disciplinary charge and will make their sides of the disciplinary charge and will make their decision accordingly. decision accordingly.

ProceduresProcedures If the ruling is in favor of the student who is charged, then the If the ruling is in favor of the student who is charged, then the

case is officially closed and the Student Disciplinary Hold is case is officially closed and the Student Disciplinary Hold is removed.removed.

If the ruling is not in favor of the student, then the student may do If the ruling is not in favor of the student, then the student may do

one of the following: one of the following: – Either he/she will abide by the committee’s decision and fulfill Either he/she will abide by the committee’s decision and fulfill

the sanctions that were set forth by the committee the sanctions that were set forth by the committee oror

– He/she can appeal to the President of the CollegeHe/she can appeal to the President of the College

If the student does appeal to College President then the following If the student does appeal to College President then the following may be done:may be done:– The President will over rule the Student-Faculty Disciplinary The President will over rule the Student-Faculty Disciplinary

Committee and rule in the favor of the student or;Committee and rule in the favor of the student or;– The President will abide by the decision of the committee. The President will abide by the decision of the committee.

If the student wishes, he/she may submit a If the student wishes, he/she may submit a final appealfinal appeal to the to the Chancellor of the City University of New York. Chancellor of the City University of New York. The Chancellor’s The Chancellor’s decision, whatever it may be, is final. decision, whatever it may be, is final.

For more information on the Bylaws of the City University that For more information on the Bylaws of the City University that govern student behavior:govern student behavior:

((www.cuny.eduwww.cuny.edu ; click on Trustees; click on Bylaws of the Board of Trustees ; click on Trustees; click on Bylaws of the Board of Trustees then proceed to Article 15)then proceed to Article 15)

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

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Academic Integrity Defined

Academic integrity is a commitment in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action.”

(From the Center for Academic Integrity)

Academic Integrity Policy Summary

Assessing students’ knowledge is an integral and necessary part of academic life.

The educational process must provide opportunity for students to demonstrate understanding and knowledge in each of their courses and to have their command of subject matters and skills evaluated fairly by the faculty.

Therefore, in preparing all assignments, exercises, and examinations, students should be guided by the most rigorous standards and academic honesty.

It is essential that everyone believe it has been done fairly.

Students at Queensborough are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors” (Academic Integrity Policy, p. 3)

Forms of Academic Integrity Violations

A. Plagiarism – The inclusion of someone else’s words, ideas or data as one’s own work without acknowledging the source.

B. Fabrication – The use of invented information or the falsification of research or other findings.

C. Cheating – An act or an attempted act of deception by which students seek to misrepresent that they have mastered information on an academic exercise that they have not mastered.

D. Academic Misconduct – Any act to gain an undue academic benefit for oneself or to cause academic harm to another

E. Falsification of Records and Official Documents F. -Any other serious violations of academic integrity

as established by the professor

Examples of plagiarismExamples of plagiarism

Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to: Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to:

·        ·        Quoting another person's actual words, complete sentences or Quoting another person's actual words, complete sentences or paragraphs, or entire piece of written work without paragraphs, or entire piece of written work without acknowledgment of the source; Copying another person's actual acknowledgment of the source; Copying another person's actual words without the use of quotation marks and footnoteswords without the use of quotation marks and footnotes

Using another person's ideas, opinions, or theory even if it is Using another person's ideas, opinions, or theory even if it is completely paraphrased in one's own words, without completely paraphrased in one's own words, without acknowledgment of the source acknowledgment of the source

Borrowing facts, statistics or other illustrative materials that are Borrowing facts, statistics or other illustrative materials that are not clearly common knowledge without acknowledgment of the not clearly common knowledge without acknowledgment of the sourcesource

Copying another student's essay test answers Copying another student's essay test answers Copying, or allowing another student to copy a computer file that Copying, or allowing another student to copy a computer file that

contains another student's assignment, and submitting it, in part contains another student's assignment, and submitting it, in part or in its entirety, as one's own or in its entirety, as one's own

Failing to acknowledge collaborators on homework and laboratory Failing to acknowledge collaborators on homework and laboratory assignments.assignments.

When in doubt about rules concerning plagiarism, students are When in doubt about rules concerning plagiarism, students are urged to consult with individual faculty members, academic urged to consult with individual faculty members, academic departments, or recognized handbooks in their field.departments, or recognized handbooks in their field.

Examples of fabrication

Examples of fabrication include but are not limited to: Examples of fabrication include but are not limited to:

·        Citation of information not taken from the source ·        Citation of information not taken from the source indicated. This may include the incorrect indicated. This may include the incorrect documentation of secondary source materialsdocumentation of secondary source materials

·        Listing sources in a bibliography that are not ·        Listing sources in a bibliography that are not directly used in the academic exercisedirectly used in the academic exercise

·        Submission in a paper, thesis, lab report or other ·        Submission in a paper, thesis, lab report or other academic exercise of falsified, invented, or fictitious academic exercise of falsified, invented, or fictitious data or evidence, or deliberate and knowing data or evidence, or deliberate and knowing concealment or distortion of the true nature, origin or concealment or distortion of the true nature, origin or function of such data or evidencefunction of such data or evidence

·        Submitting as your own any academic exercises ·        Submitting as your own any academic exercises (e.g., written work, printing, musical composition, (e.g., written work, printing, musical composition, painting, sculpture, etc.) prepared totally or in part by painting, sculpture, etc.) prepared totally or in part by another another

Examples of cheatingExamples of cheating

Examples of cheating include but are not limited to:Examples of cheating include but are not limited to: Copying from another student's test paperCopying from another student's test paper Allowing another student to copy from a test Allowing another student to copy from a test

paperpaper   Unauthorized use of course textbook or other Unauthorized use of course textbook or other

material such as a notebook or notes in any form material such as a notebook or notes in any form to complete a test or other assignmentto complete a test or other assignment

Collaborating on a test, quiz or other project with Collaborating on a test, quiz or other project with any other person(s) without authorization any other person(s) without authorization

Using electronic instruments, such as cell phones, Using electronic instruments, such as cell phones, pagers, etc., to obtain or transmit or to share pagers, etc., to obtain or transmit or to share information, when prohibitedinformation, when prohibited

Participating in any academic exercise such as a Participating in any academic exercise such as a test using the name of another person or test using the name of another person or permitting someone else to participate in such an permitting someone else to participate in such an exercise for oneself.exercise for oneself.

Examples of academic Examples of academic misconduct misconduct

  Examples of academic misconduct include but are not limited to:Examples of academic misconduct include but are not limited to:

Taking an examination for another student. Asking Taking an examination for another student. Asking or allowing another student to take an examination or allowing another student to take an examination for you.for you.

Changing a graded exam and returning it for more Changing a graded exam and returning it for more credit.credit.

Submitting substantial portions of the same paper Submitting substantial portions of the same paper to two classes without consulting with instructors.to two classes without consulting with instructors.

Giving assistance or failing to report witnessed acts Giving assistance or failing to report witnessed acts of academic misconduct/dishonesty.of academic misconduct/dishonesty.

Depriving other students of access to library Depriving other students of access to library materials by stealing, destroying, defacing, or materials by stealing, destroying, defacing, or concealing themconcealing them

Retaining, using or circulating examination materials Retaining, using or circulating examination materials which clearly indicate that they should be returned which clearly indicate that they should be returned at the end of the exam.at the end of the exam.

Intentionally obstructing or interfering with another Intentionally obstructing or interfering with another student's work.student's work.

Falsification of RecordsFalsification of Records

Examples of falsification:Examples of falsification: Forging signatures of authorization.Forging signatures of authorization. Falsifying information on an official Falsifying information on an official

academic record.academic record. Falsifying information on an official Falsifying information on an official

document such as a grade report, document such as a grade report, letter of permission, drop/add form, letter of permission, drop/add form, ID card or other college document.ID card or other college document.

Rules and ProceduresOnce a faculty member determines that academic dishonesty has occurred, he/she can impose penalty that may include:

A. reduction in grade B. assigning an F to the paper,

exercise, test or quiz C. assigning an F for the course D. In certain cases, the instructor may also

file a formal complaint with the chief student affairs officer, who after review may refer the case to the Student-Faculty Disciplinary Committee.  

Rules and Procedures The faculty member will then prepare a written

summary of the investigation and penalties, send a copy to the chairperson of the academic department

chairperson of the academic department will forward a copy to the affected student by registered or certified mail and by regular mail and a copy to the Office of Student Affairs.

This report will inform the student of the right to appeal the action of the faculty member to the Chairperson of the Academic Department within thirty ( 30) days.

That notification will also inform students of the consequences, should a second offense occur.

Information about each case of academic dishonesty will be sent to the Office of Student Affairs and made part of the student record.

Rules and Procedures

The Dean will maintain and review those records regularly for repeated pattern of violations of academic integrity

When the Office of Student Affairs has knowledge that a student has committed two non-coincident violations of the Academic Integrity Code, the Chief Student Affairs Officer or designee will take disciplinary action following the procedures of Article XV of the University Bylaws that may lead to suspension or expulsion

(See: http://www.cuny.edu Click on: Trustees Click on: Bylaws of the Board of Trustees)

Faculty Report FormFaculty Report FormIncidents of suspected Academic Dishonesty (AIV-1)Incidents of suspected Academic Dishonesty (AIV-1)

It is necessary to complete this form to report any instance of suspected academic It is necessary to complete this form to report any instance of suspected academic dishonesty. Make a copy for your records and the Academic Department Chairperson, and forward dishonesty. Make a copy for your records and the Academic Department Chairperson, and forward the original, along with copies of any supporting documentation to the Office of the Associate Dean the original, along with copies of any supporting documentation to the Office of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs ( L-418).of Student Affairs ( L-418).

Instructor Name: Instructor Name:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Department: Department:                                                                                                                  Telephone No.:  Telephone No.:                                                                                                  

E-Mail Address: E-Mail Address:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Course: Course: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Course Section________________________________ Course Section________________________________ Student Name: Student Name:                                                                                                                                                              SS#:  SS#:                                                                          

    Address: ____________________________________________ Phone:______________________________Address: ____________________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Date of Incident: Date of Incident:                                                 Time of Incident__________ LocationTime of Incident__________ Location______________________________________________________________ Type of Report: Type of Report:               Formal Formal             Informal [indicate if resolution pending or matter resolved]Informal [indicate if resolution pending or matter resolved] Type of Incident: Type of Incident:                                       Cheating  Cheating                                      Plagiarism  Plagiarism                               

FabricationFabrication______________________________________________ Academic MisconductAcademic Misconduct____________ Falsification of Records and Official Documents Falsification of Records and Official Documents ____ ____ Other_________________Other_________________ First Offense:_______________________ Second Offense: _______________________________________First Offense:_______________________ Second Offense: _______________________________________ Explanation of Incident: Explanation of Incident:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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============================== Your stated policy on academic integrity:Your stated policy on academic integrity:        A failing grade on the activity  A failing grade on the activity            a final grade of Fa final grade of F                     Other (please explain)Other (please explain) Did the student admit to the charge of cheating, plagiarism or other act of academic integrity?Did the student admit to the charge of cheating, plagiarism or other act of academic integrity?                         Yes  Yes                            NoNo Signature of Faculty Member Signature of Faculty Member                                                                                                                                            Date  Date                          __                          __

The disciplinary sanctions above are outlined in a pamphlet entitled Academic Integrity Policy at The disciplinary sanctions above are outlined in a pamphlet entitled Academic Integrity Policy at Queensborough Community College available in Judicial Affairs (Library Building, Room 418), most Queensborough Community College available in Judicial Affairs (Library Building, Room 418), most offices on campus, Academic Departments and on the web at offices on campus, Academic Departments and on the web at http://www.qcc.cuny.eduhttp://www.qcc.cuny.edu. If you agree with . If you agree with the charge(s) and accept the academic sanction assigned, the sanction becomes final. If you disagree with the the charge(s) and accept the academic sanction assigned, the sanction becomes final. If you disagree with the charges and/or the sanction imposed, you have the right to appeal the action of the instructor to the Chairperson charges and/or the sanction imposed, you have the right to appeal the action of the instructor to the Chairperson of the affected Academic Department within thirty (30) days (see attached Appeal Form- AIV II).of the affected Academic Department within thirty (30) days (see attached Appeal Form- AIV II).

You should also note that one additional violation by the student will result in disciplinary action You should also note that one additional violation by the student will result in disciplinary action following the procedures of Article XV of the University Bylaws that may lead to suspension or following the procedures of Article XV of the University Bylaws that may lead to suspension or expulsion . expulsion . 

Faculty Report FormFaculty Report FormIncidents of suspected Academic Dishonesty (AIV-1)Incidents of suspected Academic Dishonesty (AIV-1)

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY VIOLATION II (AIV-II)ACADEMIC INTEGRITY VIOLATION II (AIV-II) (APPEAL FORM)(APPEAL FORM) Read the attached QCC policy, submit the application within thirty (30) days of the date on the letter advising you of a penalty Read the attached QCC policy, submit the application within thirty (30) days of the date on the letter advising you of a penalty

awarded for academic dishonesty, mail application to the respective Department Chairperson.awarded for academic dishonesty, mail application to the respective Department Chairperson. Student Name: Student Name:                                                                                              SS#:  SS#:                                                                                 Address:________________________________________ Telephone No.: Address:________________________________________ Telephone No.:                                                   E-Mail: _____________________________________________________ Department:_E-Mail: _____________________________________________________ Department:_              __________________               __________________ Course: ________________ Course: ________________ Date of Incident: Date of Incident:                                                 Time of Incident__________ LocationTime of Incident__________ Location____________________________ Type of Incident: Type of Incident:                 Cheating  Cheating              Plagiarism  Plagiarism            FabricationFabrication____________ Academic Misconduct___ Falsification of Records and Official DocumentsAcademic Misconduct___ Falsification of Records and Official Documents__ __ Other_____________Other_____________ Penalty for Academic Dishonesty:Penalty for Academic Dishonesty:                         A failing grade on the activity  A failing grade on the activity                                a final grade of Fa final grade of F Other (please explain) ___________________________________________________Other (please explain) ___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Grounds for Appeal: (Attach supporting documentation to indicate the grounds on which you wish to appeal the Grounds for Appeal: (Attach supporting documentation to indicate the grounds on which you wish to appeal the

imposed sanction)imposed sanction) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________ Declaration:Declaration: I have read and understand how the Academic Integrity Plan of Queensborough Community College applies to me.I have read and understand how the Academic Integrity Plan of Queensborough Community College applies to me. Signature___________________________________ Date ___________Signature___________________________________ Date ___________ ================================================================================================================================================== Office Use Only – DecisionOffice Use Only – Decision Application dismissed ____ Application upheld ____Application dismissed ____ Application upheld ____ Recommendation Recommendation

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Chairperson’s name _____________________________ Date _________Chairperson’s name _____________________________ Date _________

Attachment: Academic Integrity PolicyAttachment: Academic Integrity Policy

How to Avoid Academic Dishonesty

Understand the importance of academic integrity

Be aware of the rules Develop good study habits Don’t be afraid to ask for help Do not tolerate dishonesty among

fellow students

How to Prevent Academic Dishonesty

Show students your concern for academic Show students your concern for academic integrityintegrity

Tell students what is expected of themTell students what is expected of them Cultivate a perception of fairnessCultivate a perception of fairness Don’t unwittingly promote academic dishonestyDon’t unwittingly promote academic dishonesty Be aware of new and changing technologiesBe aware of new and changing technologies Monitor carefullyMonitor carefully..

POLICY’S BASIC GOALPOLICY’S BASIC GOAL

The primary purpose of this policy is The primary purpose of this policy is not to punish, but to educate.not to punish, but to educate.

PRAEMONITUS, PRAEMONITUS,

PRAEMUNITUSPRAEMUNITUS