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Academic Integrity

Academic Misconduct appeal

This appeal process, effective as of Fall semester 2019, has been revised with the thoughtful input of both faculty and 1100 UFV students and is described in section 5 of the Student Academic Misconduct (70) Regulations and Procedures.

Appealing an academic misconduct or penalty

Within 5 university business days of receiving a Notice of Disciplinary Action for Academic Misconduct discussed at your resolution meeting, you may appeal the finding of academic misconduct, any bias or procedural unfairness in the investigation, or the severity of the academic misconduct penalty assigned.

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Determine the basis of your appeal

Quoted from Student Academic Misconduct policy (70):

5.1. Students have a right to appeal a Notice of Disciplinary Action when:

5.1.1.        The student can provide proof, through tangible evidence, that the Academic Misconduct did not occur;

5.1.2.        The student can provide proof, through tangible evidence, that there was bias or procedural unfairness in the initial investigation; or

5.1.3.        The student wishes to appeal the severity of an assigned penalty and can provide sufficient grounds to warrant a change in penalty. [Penalty specifics are described in section 7 of the Student Academic Misconduct (70) Procedures and Regulations and briefly summarized at Understanding misconduct penalties.]

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Complete the academic misconduct appeal form

Within 5 days of your resolution meeting or receipt of your Notice of Disciplinary Action for Academic Misconduct, complete the Academic Misconduct Appeal (student form) by checking the appropriate boxes, attaching any evidence, and writing out your reasoning for the appeal. Also attach a copy of the first page of your Notice of Disciplinary Action for Academic Misconduct. Does your submission explain your specific experience and what was wrong with this experience? Does it explain what happened, when it happened, why are you appealing the notice/ investigation / penalty? Once complete, then submit your appeal package (include the Notice) to the appeals assistant in the Office of the Registrar via your UFV student email or to any campus Office of the Registrar.

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Attend a hearing

The Dean or designate responsible for the subject area will contact you to schedule a hearing. You have an opportunity to respond to the evidence presented at the hearing by the complainant (typically the instructor) and the department head.

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Receive the outcome

After reviewing the evidence in support of the complainant and your response, the Dean determines if the complaint is valid and, where applicable, determines the penalty imposed. You will receive the outcome in writing from the Dean or designate within 60 UFV business days of the hearing. The Office of the Registrar retains a copy of the decision.

Requesting an appeal

After you have received the decision of the dean or designate, you have the right to request an appeal of the validity of the complaint and/or the penalty within 10 UFV business days of receiving the decision. To learn next steps, contact the appeals assistant in the Office of the Registrar. The process is outlined in point 5.4 of the Student Academic Misconduct (70) Regulations and Procedures.

Note: Where there is a perceived difference between the meaning or intent of the steps found on our website and the Student Academic Misconduct policy (70) and its Student Academic Misconduct (70) Procedures and Regulations, the wording of the Student Academic Misconduct (70)‌ policy and procedures will apply.

 

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