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c. If, due to extenuating circumstances, an in-person 7. Maintain all applicable reporting documents, recommendations,
meeting is not possible, notify the cadet through email or and determination(s) for all Level I and Level II offenses in the
phone of the decision Academic Office files.
3. Upon completion of cadet notification, notify the CIO/Academic
Dean and instructor of the decision(s) and provide all written Cadet Appeal Procedures
documentation to the CIO.
If a cadet has been found to have committed a violation of the
Department Chair Responsibilities and Procedures – Academic Academic Integrity Policy, the cadet has the right to appeal the
Dishonesty Incident - Level II Offense decision. The appeals process is as follows.

1. Review the Academic Dishonesty Report and all accompanying Level I Offense
evidence. Review the incident’s qualification as a Level I or Level 1. Submit a written request to the CIO/Academic Dean within
II offense. 5 business/academic days after the time the cadet was
2. If in agreement the allegation is a Level II offense, render a informed of the decision, requesting a review of the
decision as to recommended penalty(ies) based on those determination of the violation and resulting penalties.
outlined in the Academic Dishonesty Policy and forward the 2. Within 5 business/academic days after receipt of the
recommendation(s), the Academic Dishonesty Report form, and request, the CIO/Academic Dean will render a written
all accompanying evidence to the CIO/Academic Dean within 3 decision.
business (academic) days. 3. If the cadet wishes to appeal the CIO’s decision to the
3. If it is not deemed to be a Level II offense, confer with the Academic Appeals Committee, he must inform the
instructor and make a decision on penalty(ies) within 2 business CIO/Academic Dean in writing within 5 academic/business
(academic) days. The final decision of the Department Chair will days of receipt of the CIO’s decision.
stand. Follow appropriate protocol based on the determined 4. The CIO will convene the Academic Appeals Committee
level for the incident. within 10 business/academic days to hear the appeal. The
a. The instructor will meet with the cadet not less than 2 cadet will be notified at least 5 days in advance of the
business (academic) days of the final decision to inform of hearing as to the date, time, and place.
him/her of the decision and penalty(ies) 5. If the cadet wishes to introduce evidence to the Committee,
4. Forward all materials and final decisions to the CIO/Academic the evidence must be received by the CIO/Academic Dean
Dean within 2 business (academic) days. at least 2 academic/business days before the scheduled
a. If, due to extenuating circumstances, the decision and all Appeals Committee meeting.
accompanying paperwork cannot be forwarded with 2 6. The Appeals Committee will consider all evidence
business (academic) days, notify the CIO/Academic Dean submitted by the faculty member, Department Chair, and
through email or phone of the incident and the cadet, if applicable. Additionally, the cadet may appear at
recommendation for penalty(ies) the meeting to speak in front of the Committee.
b. Complete and forward all documentation and 7. The Appeals Committee decision will render a written
recommendations to the CIO/Academic Dean at the decision within 48 hours of the hearing, and the
earliest possibility (not more than 5 business (academic) Committee’s decision will be final.
days). 8. The CIO/Academic Dean will meet with the cadet to inform
5. Upon receiving the final decision from the CIO/Academic Dean him/her of the Committee’s final decision not less than 1
for Level II offenses, advise the instructor. business (academic) day.

CIO/Academic Dean Responsibilities and Procedures – Academic Level II Offense
Dishonesty Incident - Level II Offense 1. Submit a written request to the Executive Vice President
(EVP)/Chief Academic Officer (CAO) within 5
1. Review the Academic Dishonesty Report, all evidence, and the business/academic days after the time the cadet was
recommendation(s) of the Department Chair. Render a decision informed of the decision, for review of the violation and
for penalty(ies) based on the options listed under Level II resulting penalties.
penalties. 2. Within 10 business/academic days after receipt of the
2. Within 3 business (academic) days, forward written notification request, the EVP/CIO will render a written decision.
of the final decision to the Department Chair. (See above #5) 3. If the cadet wishes to appeal the Executive Vice
a. If, due to extenuating circumstances, the decision cannot President/Chief Academic Officer’s decision to the
be forwarded with 3 business (academic) days, notify the Academic Appeals Committee, he must inform the
Department Chair through email or phone of the decision EVP/CAO in writing within 5 academic/business days of the
regarding penalty(ies), or when a decision will be receipt of the decision.
rendered (not more than 5 business (academic) days. 4. The EVP/CAO will convene the Academic Appeals
3. Meet with the offending cadet to advise of the final decision(s) Committee within 10 academic/business days to hear the
within 2 business (academic) days of the final decision. appeal. The cadet will be notified at least 5 days in advance
a. Inform the Department Chair of the meeting of the hearing as to the date, time, and place.
4. Permanently maintain copies of all documents, including the 5. If the cadet wishes to introduce evidence to the Committee,
Academic Dishonesty Report, all supporting evidence, and all the evidence must be received by the EVP/CAO at least 2
written decisions. academic/business days before the scheduled Appeals
5. Forward copies of all materials to the Honor Council for review Committee meeting.
to determine potential Honor Code violations. 6. The Appeals Committee will consider all evidence
6. Forward a copy of the written determination of penalty(ies) to submitted by the faculty member, Department Chair,
the Commandant for inclusion in the cadet’s disciplinary file. CIO/Academic Dean, and cadet, if applicable. Additionally,
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