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Level I Violations Penalties for Academic Dishonesty

Level I violations are less serious violations of academic integrity. Level I Penalties – include, but are not limited to, one or more of
They may occur because of inexperience or lack of understanding of the following:
the principles of academic integrity and are often characterized by a
relatively low degree of premeditation or planning with the absence a. Verbal and written warning to the cadet which is
of malicious intent on the part of the cadet committing the violation. maintained in their disciplinary record
These violations are generally quite limited in extent, occur on a b. No credit and/or a failing grade for the original
minor assignment or quiz or constitute a small portion of a major assignment
assignment and/or represent a small percentage of the total course c. Completion of an assigned paper or research project
work. related to ethics and/or academic integrity
d. A make-up assignment
Below are few examples of violations that are most often considered e. A failing grade for the course
Level I, at least when committed by a cadet as a first-time offense. f. Loss of privileges for a defined period of time (restricted
This list is not exhaustive and classification of a given violation as Level to campus)
I is always heavily dependent on the specific facts and circumstances
of the violation. Level II Penalties – include, but are not limited to, one or more
of the following:
a. Improper citation without dishonest intent
b. Plagiarism on a minor assignment or a very limited portion of a. A failing grade for the course
a major assignment b. Loss of privileges for a defined period of time (restricted
c. Unpremeditated cheating on a quiz or minor examination to campus)
d. Unauthorized collaboration with another cadet on a c. Denial of access to internships or specialty programs
homework assignment d. Loss of appointment to academically-based positions
e. Citing a source that does not exist or one hasn’t read on a (Tutor)
minor assignment e. Loss of departmental, faculty, and/or staff endorsements
f. Making up a small number of data points on a laboratory for internal and external support (i.e., letters of
exercise recommendation) and/or employment opportunities
g. Signing in for another cadet via attendance or clicker in a f. Referral to Program Directors and/or Advisors (i.e., SAP,
course ECP or LEP) who may initiate dismissal from a program
and/or report infraction to the respective sponsoring
Note: An alleged second Level I violation shall be treated as an alleged agency
Level II violation. g. Recommended dismissal or expulsion from MMI.

Level II Violations
Reporting Procedures
Level II violations are very serious violations of academic integrity that
affect a more significant portion of the coursework compared to Level Faculty Responsibilities and Procedure - Academic Dishonesty
I violations. Level II violations are often characterized by substantial Incident
premeditation or planning and are clearly dishonest and/or are of
malicious intent on the part of the cadet committing the violation. 1. Document the commission of the act by writing down the
date, time, place, and a description of the violation.
Below are some examples of violations that are most often 2. Collect the evidence of the violation: device used for
considered Level II. The list is certainly not exhaustive, and cheating (when applicable); proof of cheating, plagiarism,
classification of a given violation as Level II is always heavily collusion, fabrication; and/or various samples of the cadet’s
dependent on the exact facts and circumstances of the violation. previous work showing a disparity in style, quality, or ability.
3. Complete an Academic Dishonesty Report.
a. A second Level I violation 4. Provide the cadet an opportunity to explain the incident
b. Substantial plagiarism on a major assignment and then make a written account of the response and ask
c. Copying or using unauthorized materials, devices, or the cadet to sign the form. If the cadet refuses to sign the
collaboration on a major exam document, note the refusal on the form.
d. Having a substitute take an examination 5. Determine, in your opinion, whether the incident is Level I
e. Paying another person or entity or other quid pro quo or Level II. Explain the parameters and potential penalties
arrangement for any academic work presented as one’s own for academic dishonesty to the cadet and provide the cadet
f. Making up or falsifying evidence or data or other source with a copy of the Academic Dishonesty policy.
materials for a major assignment, including falsification by 6. Within 3 business (school) days of the infraction, submit the
selectively omitting or altering data that do not support completed Academic Dishonesty Report, accompanying
one’s claims or conclusions evidence, an opinion as to whether the infraction qualifies
g. Facilitating dishonesty by another cadet on a as Level I or Level II, and recommended penalties to his/her
major exam or assignment Department Chair, based on the penalty options as listed in
h. Intentionally destroying or obstructing another cadet’s the Academic Dishonesty Policy. If extenuating
work circumstances prevent the delivery of the form and
i. Any violation involving potentially criminal activity evidence to the Department chair, at least notify the
Department Chair that an infraction has occurred and
required paperwork will be forthcoming.
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