MSW Student Guide
Section 1.13.01: Reporting Suspected Infractions of the Student Code of Academic and Professional Conduct
1. Any person may report an infraction of the Student Code of Academic and Professional Conduct to the associate dean for educational programs (ADEP), providing details of the suspected academic or professional misconduct by the student.
2. The ADEP or a delegate will make a preliminary investigation into the allegations. This investigation may include discussion with all parties involved and consultation with other appropriate persons. The ADEP or the delegate may discuss the charge with the student suspected of an infraction and the student's advisor.
3. The ADEP will dispose the charge in one of the following ways:
a. Refer the matter to another internal or university unit (e.g. MSW program director, DEI office, OSCR, University Student Ombuds) for an informal and/or formal restorative resolution. The ADEP will notify the Respondent in writing that allegations of misconduct have been made against them and that the matter is being referred. If the other unit or restorative resolution determines that the matter cannot be resolved, then it will be referred to the Academic Concerns Committee.
b. Refer the matter to the Academic Concerns Committee for resolution. The ADEP will notify the Respondent in writing of the allegations made against the student and the specific misconduct violations. The ADEP will also inform the student via email that the matter has been referred to the Academic Concerns Committee. Committee member names will be provided in the notice, and the student will be informed of the right to object to any member of the Academic Concerns Committee. This notice must also include an electronic link to this Policy.
c. If the student admits responsibility for the misconduct, the ADEP may enter into an agreement with the student regarding appropriate sanctions. A sanctioning agreement or behavioral contract voluntarily entered into by the student is not appealable.
d. Dismiss the charge.
2. The ADEP or a delegate will make a preliminary investigation into the allegations. This investigation may include discussion with all parties involved and consultation with other appropriate persons. The ADEP or the delegate may discuss the charge with the student suspected of an infraction and the student's advisor.
3. The ADEP will dispose the charge in one of the following ways:
a. Refer the matter to another internal or university unit (e.g. MSW program director, DEI office, OSCR, University Student Ombuds) for an informal and/or formal restorative resolution. The ADEP will notify the Respondent in writing that allegations of misconduct have been made against them and that the matter is being referred. If the other unit or restorative resolution determines that the matter cannot be resolved, then it will be referred to the Academic Concerns Committee.
b. Refer the matter to the Academic Concerns Committee for resolution. The ADEP will notify the Respondent in writing of the allegations made against the student and the specific misconduct violations. The ADEP will also inform the student via email that the matter has been referred to the Academic Concerns Committee. Committee member names will be provided in the notice, and the student will be informed of the right to object to any member of the Academic Concerns Committee. This notice must also include an electronic link to this Policy.
c. If the student admits responsibility for the misconduct, the ADEP may enter into an agreement with the student regarding appropriate sanctions. A sanctioning agreement or behavioral contract voluntarily entered into by the student is not appealable.
d. Dismiss the charge.